Clear Aligners were created to straighten your teeth almost invisibly by using a series of clear, BPA-free custom-made aligners. Invisalign or clear aligner therapy can be the right treatment for a range of age groups, including tweens, teens and adults.
These removable aligners gradually move your teeth into an ideal position, creating a natural and straight smile. All of this is done in a discreet fashion, and no one will know you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment unless you tell them!
What’s involved in the clear aligner treatment?
The first step on your journey is to create a personal, virtual treatment plan using state-of-the-art 3D scans. This comprehensive treatment plan will determine the amount of time you need to wear your aligners and how many you will need.
Each patient’s orthodontic treatment plan is a little different. Depending on your current oral health and teeth position, your clear aligner treatment can take anywhere from 9 to 24 months. You will be given new aligners at every orthodontic visit and will need to change your aligners every two weeks as each aligner will move specific teeth a precise, yet gentle amount.
You will need to wear your aligners 24 hours a day and each week your teeth will make small movements until they have moved into the desired position.
What are the benefits of clear aligners?
Clear aligners use innovative techniques to produce individually crafted aligners, resulting in a totally customised experience. Alongside the most common aesthetic benefits, clear aligners have a range of other benefits:
- Reduced pain and irritation
- Keep eating your favourite foods
- Improve your oral health and hygiene
- Straighten your teeth discreetly
- Less time at the orthodontist
- Remove the aligners for special events
- Effective for a wide array of issues
- Easier to see your results
Clear aligners are a great choice for students and adults who need to have an “appliance free mouth” for performances, work presentations or meetings and important social events.
If you have had orthodontic treatment before and your teeth have moved over time, Invisalign could help. Invisalign is a practical option for most teeth alignment cases and it’s usually the first choice for teenagers and adults.
We cater for the inbetweeners
Invisalign Teen, Invisalign Teen Mandibular Advancement & Spark Aligners have been specifically designed to cater for our tweens and teenage patients who may need to have the appliance over a longer period of time. This may be due to the presence of deciduous/baby teeth or for treatments that utilise the growth of the lower jaw to enable bite correction.
Diamond Invisalign Provider
Dr Theresia Sudjalim is recognised as a Diamond Elite Invisalign provider. Being recognised as a Diamond Invisalign provider indicates that your orthodontist is very highly experienced in using Invisalign for orthodontic treatment.
When it comes to dental health, our patients can have peace of mind in knowing that they are receiving high quality care and experience throughout their Invisalign treatment.
Spark Aligners
South Yarra Orthodontics are proud to offer Spark aligners! They are a form of clear aligner treatment made with TruGEN™, a material which is clearer and more comfortable than other clear aligner brands. They are designed for more efficient and effective tooth movement using the most precise level of detail of any aligner on the market. Additionally, they stain less than other brands and are BPA, mercury, latex and phthalate-free.
Do you think clear aligners could be an option for you or your teenager? Contact our friendly team at South Yarra Orthodontics today.
Clear Aligner FAQ’s
Orthodontic treatment is a specific dental specialty that involves correcting malocclusion, which is the misalignment of a bite or incorrect spacing between the teeth. Clear aligners such as Invisalign works to move your teeth into their correct positions with the help of almost invisible BPS-free plastic aligners.
Explore our clear aligners page to learn more.
Although clear aligners are different in the sense that you don’t have to spend copious amounts of time in your orthodontist’s chair to have wires and brackets adjusted, you will need to visit your dentist or orthodontist just as regularly to have them checked. In order to guarantee that your treatment is going to plan, we recommend that you visit us every 4 to 6 weeks. At these appointments, you will not only have a check-up but may also receive a new batch of your aligners. If you have any questions regarding your treatment, we will be more than happy to help in any way we can.
Minor discomfort has been experienced by some patients for the first couple of days when they have new aligners inserted. It is possible to expect this at each new phase of treatment but it is temporary, and not experienced by all. It is unusual to feel this way and the feeling has been described to be one of pressure on the teeth and gums (which is to be expected). If you experience this feeling then you know that your aligners are doing what they are supposed to do, which is moderately adjusting your teeth into the final position you wish to achieve.
Even though clear aligners such as Invisalign were primarily created for adults, due to its success, a new range of aligners were designed called Invisalign Teen. These have added features that make it an ideal option for teenagers who need orthodontic treatment to correct their teeth. Some of the extra features of Invisalign teen include ‘power ridges’ (to help roots grow into the correct spaces), additional sets of aligners in case they are damaged or misplaced, and added means to keep them on track with their aligners. Like its predecessor Invisalign, it is preferable due to it being more discreet, more comfortable and easier to clean for adolescents.
This has become a popular treatment for most people who wish to have their teeth straightened without it being visible but what are some of the side effects to consider when deciding on this treatment? The side effects are mild but are something to consider as you weigh in on making a decision.
You may experience discomfort as your mouth adjusts to the new aligners in your mouth, even though they are flatter and smoother than traditional braces. This doesn’t last long as over time your mouth adjusts to the new aligners.
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