Stage 1

Used to treat crooked, crowded, spaced or otherwise mal-aligned teeth. Invisalign is a discrete, painless and invisible way to straighten teeth using a series of custom-made, virtually undetectable aligners. See info page at www.definitivedentistry.co.uk Whether teeth are crowded, too far apart or have shifted since wearing braces, Dr Andrew Prynne at Definitive Dentistry will help you gain a straight smile. All you have to do is change your custom-made plastic aligners according to Invisalign recommendations. How it works: Stage 1: Visit your dentist During the initial visit, your dentist will help you decide on your course of treatment. He will take bite impressions of your teeth and send them, along with a set of precise instructions, to Invisalign.

Stage 2:

Invisalign makes your aligners. Invisalign uses advanced 3D computer imaging technology to transform your bite impressions into a custom-made series of clear and removable aligners. There may be as many as 48 in the series or as few as 12, depending on your individual treatment plan.

Stage 3:

You receive your aligners in a few weeks During your next visit to your dentist, you will receive your first set aligners. Your dentist will most likely give you a few additional sets for you to wear before you return for your next visit.

Stage 4:

You wear your aligners You'll wear each set of aligners day and night for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. Total treatment time averages 9-15 months, but will vary from case to case. You'll visit your dentist only about every 6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned.

Stage 5:

You've finished treatment! Congratulations! When you're finished wearing each aligner in the series, your treatment will be complete and you will have the beautiful smile you've always wanted.