Clear Aligners are a discreet way of straightening your teeth that, unlike other braces are completely see-through. Your Riverdale dentist will use market leading Clear Aligner systems including SureSmile, Reveal and Invisalign Aligners to straighten your teeth.
Your Aligner treatment involves receiving a series of customised, clear, removable aligners which replace traditional metal and wire braces. These aligners fit over your teeth, and are replaced by a new set every two weeks, steadily and subtly moving your teeth into position to help you achieve a happy, confident smile.
It really is that simple.
Overcrowded teeth. This occurs when there is a lack of room in your jaw for your teeth to fit normally. Left untreated, overcrowded teeth can increase your chances of gum disease, including bone loss, as your teeth are harder to clean. It can also lead to premature wear and chipping of the teeth.
Widely spaced teeth. This occurs when you have extra space within your jaw.
Overbites. This occurs when the upper teeth overlap significantly with the lower teeth. This issue can lead to gum problems, irritation, and wear on the front teeth.
No – Clear Aligners are available as private treatment only.
For one arch (top or bottom teeth) treatment can start from as little as £????. For top and bottom teeth. Prices start from £????. You can find out more about your private payment options here. The cost will vary depending on the amount of tooth movement required which dictates the number of aligners you need. The fewer aligners needed, the lower the cost.
Drinking cold water is fine but for anything else you should remove your Aligners to eat and drink to avoid damaging them. Once you’ve finished eating and drinking you should clean your aligners and your teeth before putting them back in.
The length of your treatment will depend on how much work needs to be done to help you achieve your ideal smile. For small movements/corrections it can take as little as 3 months, for more complex alignment it can take over 18 months.
20 to 22 hours, ideally only removing them to eat and drink.
After your aligner treatment, your teeth will want to drift back into their original position, so we always recommend you have a retainer to maintain the position of the teeth. A retainer can be a fixed wire on the back of your teeth or removable, like an aligner which is worn over the teeth at night.
The beauty of treating with clear aligners is that we plan all your treatment digitally. This means your dentist will be able to show you what your smile will look at the end of your treatment and also means we can tailor the treatment to ensure you get the smile you have always wanted.
