Invisalign Clear Aligners

Invisalign straightens teeth using a series of clear, removable aligners instead of fixed metal braces — a discreet option popular with adults. Each set of custom aligners moves the teeth gradually towards a digitally planned result, and because they are virtually invisible and taken out to eat and clean, they fit easily into daily life. At Materna Dental, treatment is planned by the orthodontic team from digital scans and records. The headline fee covers the complete aligner treatment; planning and retention are itemised separately.

Invisalign is a clear-aligner orthodontic system that gradually moves the teeth into a better position using a sequence of custom-made, transparent trays. For each stage the aligners apply gentle, controlled pressure and are swapped for the next set as the teeth shift towards the planned outcome. Their main appeal is discretion and convenience: the aligners are virtually invisible in everyday situations and are removable, so you take them out to eat and to brush and floss normally, which can make maintaining good oral hygiene easier than with fixed braces. They are well suited to adults and older teenagers wanting to correct crowding, spacing or mild-to-moderate bite irregularities without visible metalwork. At Materna Dental, Invisalign treatment is led by the clinic's orthodontists. It begins with records — clinical assessment, photographs, X-rays and a digital intraoral scan — from which a treatment plan and a digital simulation of the tooth movements are produced, so the proposed result can be discussed before the aligners are made. You then wear each set as instructed, usually for most of the day and night, attending periodic review appointments to monitor progress and collect new aligners. Treatment length depends on the complexity of the case. When the active phase is complete, retention — typically a retainer — is arranged to hold the teeth in their new position, which is included in the treatment-conclusion stage. The clinic also offers fixed braces and other appliances for cases better suited to them, and the orthodontist will advise which approach fits your goals and bite at consultation.