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Appledore Clinic |
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Invisalign
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The newest and most invisible way to straighten your teeth
Instead of using fixed braces on your teeth, we can straighten your teeth with a series of invisible retainers. You will have a series of photographs and x-rays taken and a set of very accurate impressions. These are then sent to California to the Invisalign facility. The impressions are scanned with lasers to make 3D images of your teeth which are then ‘straightened’ virtually on the computer, step by step. Once your dentist has agreed the treatment plan, the computer images will be transferred to the manufacturing point to make you a series of custom retainers. Each retainer is worn for approximately 2 weeks, and you will see your teeth gently align. ‘Train tracks’ 
Invisalign 
Invisalign 
Treatment times are similar to regular braces. This is a real boon to those in the public eye who want to have straight teeth, but cannot bear the thought of having visible braces. You will need to have any fillings completed before we can take the records for the invisalign orthodontic treatment. We ask for a non-refundable deposit at this stage. Once the treatment proposal has been returned from the states, we will then be able to advise you of the total cost for your treatment. The invisalign appliances are a series of clear aligners, which are worn to gently move your teeth into their new positions. You will need to wear them all the time, except for eating and cleaning. Invisalign 
Now you see it.... 
Now you don’t..! 
We will probably need to place some tiny attachments on your teeth to help your aligner to stay in position. These will be matched to your tooth colour so they will not be noticeable. It usually takes 8-10 weeks before we get everything back from the USA in order to fit your first aligners. We will then see you every 6 weeks to check your progress. Once the treatment has been completed you will wear the final set of aligners as retainers at night for at least a year. You may want to have a new set of retainers made yearly to wear at night long term. You can then be certain that the teeth will stay in their new positions. As of March 2007, the average price for invisalign treatment is approx £4.5k, a simple case can be as low as £2.5k and a complex case can be more. Before Treatment 
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