Invisalign in Sheffield

Your treatment will start with a consultation with our Invisalign-accredited dentist, Dr Vasile, who will take a 3D scan of your teeth. We will use this to map out a treatment plan which will guide your teeth into their new positions and transform your smile.

During treatment, you should wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours per day, changing to a new set every 1-2 weeks. Over time, your teeth will be gently moved towards their final positions. Although aligners are removable, in some cases you may need attachments, or ‘engagers’, bonded to certain teeth to help guide them into place.

On average, Invisalign takes as long as fixed braces to work - about 12 to 18 months. However, this can vary, as everyone’s smile is different. Some patients with only minor misalignment issues take around 6 months, while complex treatments can take 24 months or longer. 

There should not be any pain if you get Invisalign as this is a non-invasive treatment and aligners are made from flexible plastic and designed to feel smooth and comfortable. However, some patients report that aligners can feel tight when they first start wearing them, and there might be some soreness around your gums in the beginning. If this continues, please contact us so we can help. 

 No treatment is 100% guaranteed to work, but Invisalign produces excellent results for many patients, especially people who have mild to moderate tooth misalignment issues, or who need teeth straightening at the front of the mouth. It may be less effective with the back teeth, or in more complex situations. In the event that Invisalign is not for you, we offer a variety of orthodontic options which can be found here. 

If you choose Invisalign, it is important that you replace your aligners after cleaning your teeth or eating; ideally, clear aligners should be worn for between 20 and 22 hours a day. If you leave them out for longer than a few hours every day, they may become less effective.

 Invisalign does not affect your speech long term, but you might experience a slight lisp as you get used to wearing aligners. However, this should clear up soon.  

 Invisalign aligners are removable, so there are no restrictions on eating and drinking. However, you should take your aligners out to eat, and to drink anything other than water as they could get stained or damaged - just put them back in afterwards. We also advise against smoking, as this can stain your aligners and teeth, and damage your oral health.