As you probably know, DMD is a straightening procedure that uses clear plastic aligners rather than traditional fixed braces to correct misaligned teeth. The first step in the Invisalign process is to visit your dentist or orthodontist for a consultation and assessment of your smile. Then they’ll use a dental scanner called the iTero to create a 3D image of your teeth and mouth. This information will be used to map out a precise treatment plan that will move your teeth into their desired position. Once the alignment plan is complete you’ll receive a series of clear Invisalign trays that you’ll swap over regularly. These trays are made from BPA-free medical grade thermoplastic polymer material that’s smartly designed to put gentle pressure on certain areas of the teeth to help shift them into place.

How Invisalign Treatment Works: From Consultation to Final Smile

You’ll need to wear your aligners for around 22 hours a day, removing them only to eat, drink and brush your teeth. The trays have wear indicators to show when it’s time to change them over. It’s best to stick to the recommended times as if you don’t, your treatment may take longer than expected.

Invisalign can also be used to correct bite issues (also known as malocclusions). These include an open bite (when the front teeth don’t touch), a deep bite (excessive overlap of the upper and lower teeth) and an edge-to-edge bite (where the top and bottom teeth meet but don’t properly overlap). The customised Invisalign trays work to realign the teeth to create a balanced bite, which not only improves the appearance of the smile but can reduce the risk of further dental issues in the future.