Invisalign straightens teeth with a sequence of clear, removable aligners changed every one to two weeks. Most courses run between six and eighteen months depending on how far the teeth need to move. Invisalign is available at selected practices. Our other practices offer other clear aligners, such as Spark and SureSmile. Your dentist explains the options at your consultation.
Invisalign and other clear aligners straighten teeth using a series of clear, custom-made, removable aligners that gently move your teeth over time. They suit adults and teenagers who want straighter teeth without fixed brackets and wires, and who are prepared to wear their aligners for most of the day.
We assess your teeth and bite, then plan your treatment. Where your practice has a 3D digital scanner, we use it to scan your mouth.
You change to the next aligner in the sequence roughly every two weeks, worn at least 22 hours a day.
Every 4 to 6 weeks we check how treatment is progressing and give you your next set of aligners.
Once treatment is complete, a retainer worn as advised keeps your teeth in their new position.
| Treatment | From | Member price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invisalign | £4,695 | £3,756 | Member price is lower. See Membership & Pricing. |
Membership plans cover routine care and cut 20% off most other treatment. See Membership & Pricing to find the right plan.
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Invisalign and other clear aligners use a series of custom, clear, removable aligners that gently move your teeth into position, changed roughly every one to two weeks. Your dentist explains at your consultation which system suits your teeth and what to expect.
Most courses run 9 to 12 months on average, though depending on the individual case, clear aligner treatment can take anywhere from 6 to 18 months.
Not painful, no. Invisalign and other clear aligners are one of the more comfortable ways to straighten teeth, though you may notice some tightness or mild discomfort whenever you move onto a new set of aligners, roughly every one to two weeks. That soon fades as your teeth settle into the new position.
To stay on plan, aligners need to be worn for at least 22 hours a day. They only come out to eat and drink anything other than water.
The aligners are virtually invisible and fit closely over your teeth, so most people won’t know you’re wearing them.
Yes. Invisalign aligners are made from medical-grade, FDA-approved SmartTrack material, which is safe for use inside the mouth.
Yes. Your aligners are thin and light, so there’s a short adjustment period while your tongue gets used to them, but once that settles, you’ll be speaking as you normally would. Most patients find this happens sooner than they expect.
An orthodontic consultation is a £25 deposit, taken off the cost of your treatment if you go ahead. After the consultation, if you decide to continue, you’ll come in for a new patient examination, and from there we plan your treatment before your aligners are made.
Most clear aligner courses at our practices run nine to twelve months, though a case can take anywhere from six to eighteen. You wear each aligner at least 22 hours a day, change to the next one every week or two, and see us every four to six weeks.
The NHS says your orthodontist will tell you how long. Some plans start with day and night wear, others with nights only. The British Orthodontic Society advises continuing some form of retention for the long term.
Book a consultation to find out which clear aligner option suits your teeth and what it involves, before you commit to anything.
