Invisalign in East London: What to Expect from Treatment Copy
Are you considering Invisalign in East London but unsure what the treatment involves? Understanding each stage from your first consultation to wearing your final retainers can help you decide whether clear aligners are right for you.
Based on Cambridge Heath Road in E2, Chrysanth Dental Care provides Invisalign consultations for patients from Bethnal Green, Hackney and surrounding East London areas. Here is what you can expect throughout your treatment journey.
Is Invisalign the Right Treatment for You?
Invisalign uses a series of custom-made, removable clear aligners to gradually move your teeth. It may be suitable for concerns such as crowded teeth, gaps, rotations and certain bite problems.
However, Invisalign is not the right option for every patient. The best way to find out is through a professional consultation.
During your first appointment, your dentist will:
- Discuss what you would like to change about your smile
- Examine the position of your teeth and your bite
- Check the health of your teeth and gums
- Explain the treatment options that may suit you
- Answer questions about treatment time, costs and expected results
Any active tooth decay or gum problems will normally need to be addressed before orthodontic treatment begins. More complex cases may also require a different orthodontic approach.
Chrysanth Dental Care’s Cambridge Heath Road practice is conveniently located for patients travelling from Bethnal Green, Hackney and the wider E2 area.
What Happens During Invisalign Treatment?
If Invisalign is suitable for you, your dentist will create a treatment plan based on the current position of your teeth and the result you would like to achieve.
Digital scans and treatment planning
Digital scans or impressions are taken to create an accurate record of your teeth. These are used to plan the gradual movements required and produce your custom aligners. You may also be shown a digital preview of how your smile could look following treatment.
Receiving your first aligners
Once your aligners are ready, your dentist will check their fit and show you how to insert, remove and care for them. Some patients may also need small, tooth-coloured attachments placed on selected teeth to help the aligners create more precise movements.
Changing your aligners
Each set of aligners is usually worn for a specified period before you move on to the next set. You should follow the schedule provided by your dentist and avoid changing aligners earlier than advised.
Most patients will need to wear their aligners for approximately 20–22 hours per day. They should only be removed for eating, drinking anything other than water, brushing and flossing.
You can learn more about professionally supervised Invisalign treatment in East London, including how the aligners work and the treatment options available.
Living with Invisalign Day to Day
The aligners are removable, making them easier to fit around work, meals and social occasions. However, wearing and caring for them consistently is essential.
Eating and drinking: Remove your aligners before eating or drinking anything other than water. Tea, coffee and strongly coloured drinks can stain the trays, while hot drinks may affect their shape.
Cleaning your teeth: Brush your teeth before replacing your aligners whenever possible. This helps prevent food and sugar from becoming trapped between the aligners and your teeth.
Cleaning your aligners: Rinse the aligners when you remove them and clean them using the method recommended by your dental team. Avoid hot water and abrasive toothpaste, as these could damage the trays.
Managing discomfort: Mild tightness or tenderness can occur when you start wearing a new set of aligners. This usually settles as your mouth adjusts. Contact your dentist if you experience persistent pain, damage an aligner or find that it no longer fits correctly.
Regular review appointments allow your dentist to check that your teeth are moving as planned. The frequency of these appointments will depend on your individual treatment plan.
How Long Does Invisalign Treatment Take?
Treatment time varies depending on the position of your teeth, the complexity of the movements required and how consistently you wear your aligners.
Mild cases may be completed within several months, while more complex cases can take longer. Your dentist will provide a personalised estimate after examining your teeth, although treatment times can change depending on how your teeth respond.
At the end of your initial series of aligners, your dentist will review your progress. Some patients may need additional refinement aligners to make smaller adjustments before treatment is completed.
You will also need to wear retainers after treatment. Retainers help maintain the new position of your teeth and reduce the risk of them gradually moving back. Your dentist will explain how often and for how long yours should be worn.
The price of treatment will depend on your individual needs and the number of aligners required. Further information is available on Chrysanth Dental Care’s Invisalign in East London page, but an exact treatment plan and cost can only be confirmed following a consultation.
Ready to begin your Invisalign journey?
If you are considering Invisalign in Bethnal Green, Hackney or the surrounding East London area, Chrysanth Dental Care can assess your smile and explain the options available to you.
Call 020 3620 1113 or contact Chrysanth Dental Care to arrange a consultation at 493 Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9BU.