Invisible Braces: Invisalign®

Snö Dental offers Invisalign® for all age groups, with platinum standard experience by our certified Specialist Orthodontist, Dr Roelien Stapelberg.

All Invisalign® patients can view a 3D digital image using Align Technology, which shows their smile “before” and “after” treatment so that they know what to expect from Invisalign® treatment.

What is Invisalign®?

Invisalign® is an alternative to braces that reduces overall treatment time while increasing comfort during the treatment. Currently, more than seven million patients in the world have chosen Invisalign® over other alternative orthodontic treatments. Unlike braces, you can still eat hard food with Invisalign®, you can remove them for important meetings and then place them back and still maintain your treatment. Invisalign® can help you treat any orthodontic condition such as crowding, gaps, cross bite, under bite, overbite and buckteeth.

 

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Request your Invisalign® Appointment

To book your slot, complete the online form and a member of our Orthodontics Team will be in touch to arrange a suitable time

You could also call us on

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    Type of Bites

    Open bite

    An open bite can cause difficulty or pain when chewing, or even a speech impairment, it can, also, lead to more serious problems such as dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint.

    Data available from Align Technology
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    Over bite

    An over bite is characterized by upper teeth that extend outward farther than the lower front teeth. It can lead to gum problems or irritation and/or excessive wear of the lower teeth and can cause jaw and joint pain.

    Data available from Align Technology
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    Crowding

    Teeth crowding can worsen over time and lead to severe tooth curvature. Other consequences include more frequent plaque build-up, tooth decay, and an increased risk of gum disease.

    Data available from Align Technology
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    Cross bite

    A cross bite is manifested by at least one upper tooth overlapping the lower teeth. This can contribute to tooth wear, gum disease and bone loss.

    Data available from Align Technology
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    Under bite

    An under bite is characterised by lower teeth that extend outward farther than the upper front teeth. It can cause wear on the teeth and jaw and joint pain.

    Data available from Align Technology

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    Spacing

    Gaps and spacing between the teeth can make cleaning difficult, resulting in gingival disorders, periodontal pockets and an increased risk of periodontal disease.

    Data available from Align Technology
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    How does Invisalign® work?

    With a 3D scanner, your measurements are collected and transferred to a fully digital environment. In that environment, in collaboration with the certified Invisalign® orthodontists, we model your invisible aligner treatment and design the aligners.

    Invisalign® consists of a series of virtually invisible, removable plastic aligners, which are created to fit your teeth exactly. The number of aligners will be dependent upon your treatment plan and the severity of your condition.

    Every one to two weeks you change your aligners for the next ones in the sequence, gradually moving your teeth towards a more confident smile. Each aligner is worn for 22 hours a day and they should only be removed for eating and tooth brushing or a special occasion.

    What are the benefits of Invisalign® vs Fixed Appliances:

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    Transparent mouthpieces, removable for eating and washing.

    • Virtually invisible teeth aligner treatment.
    • No wires or brackets and the smooth aligners do not irritate lips or cheeks.
    • Aligners can be removed for eating, drinking, brushing and flossing.
    • No dietary restrictions.
    • Easy oral hygiene and aligner cleaning.
    • Reduced need for return visits and adjustments. Control visits every 4-10 weeks.
    • Reduced number of emergency appointments.

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    Traditional braces permanently mounted on the teeth based on metal or porcelain brackets.

    • Presence of metal parts.
    • Wires or brackets and possibility of irritation of mucosa and cheeks.
    • Braces remain permanently attached to the teeth and worn 24/7.
    • Diet restrictions.
    • Hygiene of the oral cavity and apparatus requires more effort.
    • Increased need for return visits and adjustments. Control visits every 4-6 weeks.
    • Emergency appointments are more frequent due to discomfort.
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    How to get started?

    Would you like a quick look at your possible Invisalign® treatment before and after results? Take a selfie and within seconds you can view your Smile View simulated Invisalign® results.

    Alternatively, you could book an orthodontic consultation with our Specialist Orthodontist, Dr Roelien Stapelberg, who is a certified Invisalign® Platinum level provider. From diagnosis through active Invisalign® treatment and retention, your orthodontic treatment progress is closely monitored by our orthodontics team. Most cases do not follow a computer plan exactly, and our team can spot early tracking problems and intercept them before losing time with aligners that are not a perfect fit assuring a much better finish. Your Invisalign® consultation price will be deducted from your final treatment price, once you start your journey towards your perfect smile.

    The course of treatment
    FIRST VISIT

    Welcome at the reception and completion of a health questionnaire form.
    Clinical examination by the orthodontist: assessment of the bite, examination of oral cavity, oral hygiene and smile appearance.
    Preparation of the necessary photographic documentation: photos of teeth and face. Dental and bite scanning. X-rays or CBCT images, as needed.

    Customised treatment plan

    Creation of 3D render of oral cavity and smile. Initial virtual 3D diagnostic bite correction.
    Planning and discussing the course of orthodontic treatment with the patient. Consideration of various alternative orthodontic treatments and establishing a treatment strategy approved by Patient. Patient receives the final treatment plan.

    Teeth preparation and attachment of aligners

    Delivery of BPA-free plastic aligners for the first stage of treatment. Usually new sets of aligners, for the next 1-2 weeks will be given in advance, according to the individual treatment plan

    Check-Ups

    Every 4 – 10 weeks, depending on individual plan, an evaluation of the treatment and alterations (if any) by orthodontist. On some visits, planned modifications to the aligners (additional attachments, width correction, polishing of selected teeth, etc.) will be done.
    Issue another set of aligners sufficient for the next follow-up visit.

    Completion of treatment

    3D Scans, X-rays and photos of the face and bite. Review of the aesthetics and correctness of the bite. A dental cleaning, polishing and check-up of the teeth is encouraged.

    Retention devices

    Customised retainers to maintain your new smile and achieved results of treatment.

    Click on our patients below to view their individual treatments.

    FAQ

    • What are clear braces?

      Multiple sets of custom-made, non-BPA latex-free clear plastic mouthpieces that gradually shift teeth into their desired position are known as invisible braces, clear braces and Invisalign. You switch to the next pair of Invisible Braces every seven to fourteen days and wear them for 22 hours per day.

    • How do clear braces work?

      While traditional braces utilize fixed wires to “pull” teeth into alignment, Invisalign uses a succession of molds to press your teeth into their new and improved position over the course of months. This is a brief description of the Invisalign procedure in general.

    • What is Invisalign?

      Invisalign® is an alternative to braces that reduces overall treatment time while increasing comfort during the treatment. Currently, more than seven million patients in the world have chosen Invisalign® over other alternative orthodontic treatments. Unlike braces, you can still eat your favorite foods with Invisalign®, you can remove them for important meetings and then place them back and still maintain your treatment. Invisalign® can help you treat any orthodontic condition such as crowding, gaps, crossbite, underbite, overbite, and buckteeth.

    • Are clear braces painful?

      Although Invisalign is not painful, it might cause a person’s teeth to become sore. Consider it similar to standard orthodontic treatment. Because of the pressure being applied to your teeth when you initially acquire any type of braces, you may experience some discomfort for a few days.

    • Can I get clear braces if I have a missing tooth?

      The answer is simple, yes you can. You can even get clear braces/ Invisalign if you have dental implants.

    • How long do clear braces take to work?

      It depends on every individual’s case. Some clear brace/aligner cases take 6 months to complete, with some cases concluding after 12 months or more.  In general, the treatment time varies depending on the severity of your situation.

    • How much do clear braces cost?

      Clear braces cost more than regular metal or ceramic braces, this is due to the complex technology behind clear braces and lab production costs that are involved.