Having misaligned/ crowded teeth or a bad bite with spaces in between teeth? Want a beautiful smile but without metallic braces? Invisalign®/clear aligners  can give you an ideal smile with NO METALLIC LOOKS!

Invisalign® are invisible aligners that align your teeth rightly. Gone are the days where metallic braces were the only option to beautify your smile. Invisalign® aligners are tight-fitting customized aligners that slip over all your teeth snuggly and do the function of braces. During the consultation, we brief you on the new smile that you will get and the entire process. We take the impression of your mouth and or use 3D digital scanners and help you visualize the new smile that you will be getting.Orthodontic treatment (correcting the alignment and bite/ occlusion of your teeth) is a slow but steady process. We monitor it regularly and make necessary adjustments to progress towards the desired smile and occlusion/ bite.

With metal braces, after a little/ planned movement, we tighten the braces slightly to make the gradual alignment correction. In Invisalign®, there are a series of aligners. We replace the aligners whenever we need to make the subsequent adjustment/ progress. Depending on your teeth and bite, you will need to change the aligners. Teeth move slowly in the right alignment with each set of new aligners. The aligners are made of plastic, are see-through and fit snuggly with your teeth. You need to remove them while eating, drinking non-clear liquids, and brushing. But, the rest of the time, at least 22 hours a day, you need to wear them judiciously for the best results.

Treatment usually takes 6 to 24 months. But, if you had ortho/ braces treatment as a child and now you need correction, you may need Invisalign® just for 10 weeks. Invisalign® is one of the brands that produce clear, plastic aligners. The plastic is FDA approved and is thin as well as BPA and BPS free, and gluten and latex-free too. Other brands for Invisalign® are Clear Correct and Trio Clear.

Invisalign® Full

It corrects all malocclusion issues, mild to severe. You get unlimited aligners here. Spaces in between teeth, crowded teeth, open bite, crossbite, overbite, it addresses all.

There are other types of Invisalign® treatments such as Invisalign® Lite/ 14, Invisalign® 10, Invisalign® 5, and Invisalign® i7, which have a lesser number of aligners as indicated by the number. They are suitable for minor malocclusions such as minor spacing and crowding.

After completing the treatment, you need to wear retainers for the said amount of time. It ensures your smile stays intact.

In addition to giving you a lovely smile without metallic looks, Invisalign® gives you the freedom to eat what you love, that too after removing the aligners.

You can practice better oral hygiene with Invisalign®. Food might get stuck with braces, and you need to be more meticulous to prevent cavities.

Invisalign® aligners are smooth, whereas metal braces can make your cheeks feel raw.

We provide the best and latest Invisalign® treatment at Ponsonby dental boutique. Contact us today for more details.

Ponsonby Dental Boutique is known for its experienced dental professionals, state-of-the-art technology, and a patient-first approach that ensures you receive the best care possible.

We plan and provide your treatment according to your personal preference and budget

We believe in honest work. We will always provide you with recommendations on necessary procedures. Therefore, you can trust to educate you to make informed decisions on the treatment which suits you.

Your comfort is our priority. Our friendly and trustworthy team  create a pleasant environment. Our team will make your treatment as pain free as possible.

We use most latest technology for better diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment procedures.

We have affordable payment options- Short term finance options through Afterpay, Q card and Long term finance option with long term Q card Finance are available.

You can also pay with payment methods below.

Clear Aligner Therapy, such as Invisalign, Clear Correct and Suresmile is a method of straightening teeth that uses clear, custom made plastic aligners. These aligners put gentle pressure on your teeth, causing them to shift into a desired position. This orthodontic treatment has gotten very popular because of how they are practically invisible, comfortable to wear, and are removable for eating and brushing! However, with popularity comes a lot of questions, which is why we took the time highlight some of the more common questions our office gets here:

1. What are the steps to starting the treatment?

Starting Clear Aligner Therapy is easy! First we scan your teeth to get a digital rendering. This scan is sent to trained professionals that look at what the best way is to straighten your teeth, how many sets of aligners you will need, etc. From there we present you the treatment plan to make sure it meets your goals. Once we are happy with the treatment plan, we order the aligners and begin the journey to enhancing your smile!

2. Do you need to do anything to my teeth?

When performing Clear Aligner Therapy, your dental team often needs to add tooth-coloured attachments onto your teeth to help them shift into place. Or in cases of crowding, adjustments are made on your teeth to make enough space for them to shift into place. The most common type of adjustment we make for cases like these are called “inter-proximal reductions”, where we adjust the the contacts in between the teeth. Both are these are very minimal and strategically calculated so that you can get the best result possible!

3. How often do I need to wear them?

Clear Aligner Therapy is an awesome approach to get you a beautiful smile! However, compliance is key! Studies have shown that in order for clear aligners to be effective, they need to be worn for at least 22 hours a day. If you don’t wear them as prescribed, treatment may take longer or not work at all.

4. Are follow up appointments really needed?

This form of treatment requires follow-up appointments to make sure that your teeth are shifting the way we want them to! This also allows your dental team to make corrections to your treatment if needed, thereby getting your ideal smile faster!

5. Don’t I need to go to an orthodontist for this?

Many general dentists now provide Clear Aligner Therapy. But, depending on your case, your dental team may refer you to an Orthodontist. This is because they are better equipped to handle tougher cases! Cases that involve severe crowding, severe overbite, or very large spaces may also not be suitable for Clear Aligner Therapy and would be more successfully managed with traditional braces.

Overall, Clear Aligner Therapy is a great approach to enhance your smile in a discrete and comfortable fashion. This treatment is also very successful when done properly! However, Clear Aligner Therapy is not for everyone. It is important to know how it works and what its limitations are so that you can make the best possible decision for your teeth!

If you have any further questions, or are interested in starting Clear Aligner Therapy, book a consult with us today!