INVISALIGN

What do Invisalign dentists do?

Our Invisalign dentists in Newcastle, Stanley and Ponteland use a state of the art teeth straightening treatment to align the teeth and broaden the smile.

Invisalign is a system made to straighten teeth using clear, plastic aligners, which are custom made to fit your teeth. These clear plastic aligners comfortably click into place over your teeth, gripping onto tiny white ‘attachments’ made of white filling materials which are placed on the front surface of some of your teeth. These plastic aligners are changed weekly, gradually moving your teeth into position.

As the aligners are clear, they are almost invisible when worn, which appeals to many of our adult patients, especially if they have customer-facing jobs, or if they would be self-conscious about wearing traditional metal braces.

Can I see a preview of what my smile could potentially look like post-Invisalign?

You can indeed! Simply click the below ‘SmileView’ link for your chosen practice in Jesmond, Ponteland or Stanley. You’ll be taken to a page where you can simply take a smile selfie, and see an instant simulation of how your smile could look after Invisalign treatment. This works best if you use your phone or tablet.

Jesmond: Click HERE for SmileView 

Ponteland: Click HERE for SmileView 

Stanley: Click HERE for SmileView  

How do I start my Invisalign journey?

Invisalign is a completely digital service, used internationally. At Honour Health, we have a wealth of experience in providing Invisalign at our Newcastle, Ponteland and Stanley clinics. An Invisalign dentist will carry out a full orthodontic assessment to see if you are suitable for Invisalign braces. Photos, x-rays and a digital scan will be carried out, along with a full clinical assessment, and all information will be sent to Invisalign. It is important that you are dentally fit for orthodontic treatment, so your dentist will carefully check that your teeth and gums are healthy and that you have enough bone. Your dentist will explain this in depth during your assessment. 

What is a digital scan?

Using a state-of the-art machine called the iTero scanner, your dentist can scan your teeth digitally instead of taking a physical impression. This means you can see a detailed 3D simulation there and then on the screen, of what your teeth look like now, and what they could look like after Invisalign. It is completely pain free and easy, and it means there is no need for messy, gooey impression material! It’s always a ‘wow’ moment for our patients when they see an instant simulation of how their smile can be transformed with Invisalign. At Honour Health, we provide a digital scan as part of your smile consultation.

How long does the treatment take?

Invisalign has different treatment options, depending on the degree of alignment required. Invisalign Lite is a treatment of 14 aligners and can achieve minor movements in a short space of time. Invisalign Full is any treatment plan with unlimited number of aligners, meaning more severe crowding can be treated. Typically, Invisalign treatment can range from 6-12 months.

Can I remove my Invisalign aligners? 

Unlike traditional fixed braces, Invisalign aligners are removable. It is recommended that aligners should be worn for 22 hours a day, and should only removed for eating and drinking. Patients who don’t wear their aligners won’t see their teeth move!

Interested in finding out more about Invisalign? Book a consultation at Honour Health by calling your chosen clinic – 0191 281 3913 (Jesmond, Newcastle), 01661 821 412 (Ponteland), or 01207 232 725 (Stanley).