During the initial, comprehensive consultation with the specialist orthodontist, detailed measurements will be recorded to assess treatment suitability. A dental x-ray may be required to complete the full diagnosis.
The next stage will involve the specialist orthodontist taking a series of teeth moulds/impressions which are sent to the Invisalign laboratory to construct the custom-made aligners.
At the fitting appointment, you will be provided with the first set of aligners which should be worn for one-to-two weeks before you will change to the next set. It is important to move teeth at a slow and gentle pace to avoid any complications.
To create space during treatment, the specialist orthodontist may use a technique called interproximal reduction to carefully remove a fraction of a millimetre from your tooth enamel.
The Invisalign treatment is generally pain free, but you may notice slight tenderness when you change to the next set of aligners; this is temporary and should subside within a few days.
On completion of the Invisalign treatment, the specialist orthodontist will provide you with two sets of retainers. A fixed retainer which consists of a thin wire attached behind your teeth, and a removable retainer similar to a clear aligner. Retainers need to be worn for life to prevent teeth moving back to the original alignment.
