Clear Aligners
Today’s the day!
It’s time to take the first step towards the straight smile you’ve always wanted; because your best smile shouldn’t have to wait for ‘one day’ to arrive.
Clear aligners are a comfortable, predictable and virtually invisible treatment to effectively straighten your teeth without interfering with your lifestyle, so
you don’t have to put it off any longer.
Best of all, most people won’t even notice you’re wearing them so you can keep doing what you love. If you’re ready to take the next step, just contact us
on 9721 1799 or book a Consult online with Dr Daniel Tham.
How do clear Aligners work?
Invisalign takes a modern approach to straightening teeth, using a series of
custom-made aligners. These aligners are made of smooth,
comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you simply wear over your teeth.
Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place, based on
the exact movements your dentist plans out for you. There are
no metal brackets to attach and no wires to tighten.
You simply pop in a new set of aligners approximately every two weeks, until your
treatment is complete and you achieve the confident smile that you’ve always wanted.
The best part about the whole process is that most people won’t even know you’re
straightening your teeth.
Clear, Removable, Comfortable
Clear aligners fit in with your lifestyle to ensure your treatment doesn’t hold you back.
The removable nature of the aligners means you can take them out for special occasions, continue to eat your favorite foods, brush and floss normally to keep your teeth
and gums healthy.
How long will treatment take?
The length of treatment is dependent on the severity of
each individual patient’s orthodontic issues.
Treatment may vary from anywhere between
six months to two years.
The average treatment time is between
12 to 14 months.
Will Invisalign treatment be painful?
Most people experience temporary, minor discomfort
at the beginning of each new stage of treatment.
This short - term effect is normal and is typically
described as a feeling of pressure.
What are the aligners made of?
Aligners are made of clear, strong, medical grade,
non - toxic plastic. They are smooth, comfortable
and virtually invisible. They are so discreet, many
practitioners describe them as ‘contact lenses for teeth’.
Will wearing my aligners affect my speech?
Like all orthodontic treatments, aligners may
temporarily affect the speech of some people, and
you may have a slight lisp for a day or two.
However, as your tongue gets used
to having aligners in your mouth, any lisp
or minor speech impediment caused by the aligners
should disappear.
How often do I have to see my Dentist?
Once in treatment, you will need to schedule
regular appointments with your dentist which will usually
occur every 6- 8 weeks.
It is necessary to check - in with your treating
dentist or orthodontist to ensure that your
treatment is progressing as planned.
What is the minimum age that Invisalign can treat?
Almost all teenagers over the age of 14 are eligible for
Invisalign treatment as long as their
2nd (12yr old) molars are fully erupted.