FAQ

Are Clear aligners right for me?
Clear aligners are a cosmetically desirable way of straightening your teeth compared to traditional metal braces. They are great for small tooth movements and can improve your smile. They are especially popular with teenagers and adults. They can treat crowding of teeth, underbites, overbites and close gaps between teeth. We recommend coming in for an assessment with one of our friendly dentists to assess your eligibility.
How do Invisible aligners work?
Clear aligners work by progressively straightening your teeth through a series of tailored, transparent removable appliances.

We recommend coming in for a consultation with one of our friendly dentists. They will inspect your teeth, take x-rays, photographs and a scan of all your teeth. After the information is collected, your dentist will contact you a few days later to discuss the treatment plan with you. This will include details of how many aligners will be needed and show you the digital transformation on our software! Once the perfect smile has been designed, we will then send off for the trays to be made here in Australia. Once they are fabricated, you will be contacted to come and collect them! We will be monitoring you throughout the process with regular appointments to help you achieve your perfect smile.

How long does the clear aligner treatment take to complete?
Aligner treatment varies from patient to patient. It will depend the complexity of your case. Treatment is also dependent on making sure you wear your retainers for the required amount per day.
How many hours per day should I wear my aligners?
It is recommended to wear your aligners for 22 hours per day. Only to remove when eating and drinking.
Can I eat and drink with Invisible aligners on?
You can only drink cool/cold water with your aligners.

For any other food and drink, please remove your aligners. This prevents your aligners from staining or changing shape, it also helps lower the risk of tooth decay.

After meals it is important to brush your teeth very well before re-wearing your aligners.

Please avoid chewing gum or having any hot liquids while you are wearing your aligners. This can distort the clear aligners and negatively impact your treatment.

How often should I change out my aligners?

This will depend on how well your teeth are adapting to the aligners. Your dentist will recommend changing them either once a week or every 2 weeks.

I had braces before, but my teeth have moved since, can I use clear aligners to straighten them again?
Orthodontic relapse can happen over time, and yes, clear aligners to straighten your teeth back into position are definitely an option which can be discussed with your dentist.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us and speak to one of our friendly dentists.

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Am I suitable?

Clear aligners work in most cases. However, some cases still may need traditional braces. Nonetheless, we offer a free consultation with our highly trained dentists to assess what is required.

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