Invisalign ® in Sheffield

Invisalign ® uses a sequence of virtually invisible, custom made aligners (braces) to straighten crooked or misaligned teeth. Aligners are precision engineered, removable, thin plastic trays adapted to fit comfortably over your teeth. Most people won’t even notice you are wearing them.

Here at Sheffield Clear Braces Invisalign ® packages are priced from £1,490 including free whitening with Sheffield’s only Expert level Invisalign ® provider. All inclusive Invisalign ® packages run from £1,490-£3,350 for both upper and lower teeth. The exact Invisalign ® price depends on the complexity of the required correction. Your Invisalign ® package price includes all your clear aligners, appointments, refinements, retainers, whitening, cleaning, tooth edge recontouring (if desired) and aftercare. You’ll receive a detailed price breakdown at your consultation. There are no additional or hidden costs.

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The typical treatment time here at Sheffield Clear Braces is 3-12 months, depending on the starting position of your teeth.

The Invisalign ® system we favour for most patients, works by improving the position of the front 10-12 teeth of the upper and/or lower jaws. The position of these front teeth have the greatest impact when creating a healthy attractive smile. We do not typically move the very back molar teeth which can be more difficult and time consuming to move. This alongside weekly aligner changes mean treatment duration tends to be significantly shorter than traditional orthodontic treatment.

Sometimes treatment in more complex situations can take up to one year or more. We’ll provide a more precise estimate at your consultation.

Treatment progress is typically checked at the practice every 8 weeks.

Invisalign ® clear aligners should be worn for at least 20 hours a day. However to achieve the best results we recommend that you wear your aligners for at least 22 hours a day. This means you should wear your aligners at all times unless you are eating, drinking, brushing or flossing.

If you wear your aligners as advised you will achieve your desired smile.

Yes, it is possible and will be assessed. However, the teeth fit together in a very specific way so for optimal aesthetics and function it’s typically necessary to move both the upper and lower teeth together.

Invisalign ® is an extremely predictable and safe treatment with high levels of long term patient satisfaction. As a minimally invasive treatment, there is a very low chance of problems arising.

All refinements and finishing aligners are included in our cost to help you achieve your desired smile that lasts.

Retainers are included in your package and must be worn indefinitely at night following treatment to ensure an excellent long term result.

Dr Tom Lotka will see you for a review appointment following treatment completion to provide aftercare and check that you are happy with your results.

Invisalign ® clear aligners are far more comfortable than traditional fixed braces. Once you’ve settled into wearing them, it’s easy to forget they are there.

It typically takes a few days for you to get used to wearing aligners.

You may experience a mild dull ache for a few hours every time you change to a new aligner. Aligners are typically changed weekly.

If necessary, simple painkillers should help.

You must remove the aligners before eating. You can drink water whilst wearing Invisalign ®. You should remove your aligners when drinking anything else. Avoid drinking sugary and acidic drinks when wearing your aligners. Tea and coffee should also be avoided as they can stain your aligners.

As a minimum you should brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day. It is advisable to clean your teeth before putting the aligners back in after food. An electric toothbrush is recommended.

You should brush your aligners twice a day with lukewarm water, typically at the same time that you brush your teeth. A cleaning solution such as Retainer Brite® or a specially designed cleaning pod may be used when needed.

Your speech may be affected for the first few days of treatment whilst your mouth adjusts but this will not last.

Mostly yes but not always. Complex cases may be more appropriately treated by an orthodontist with traditional fixed braces and extractions. This will be assessed at your free consultation and a referral made if you wish.

Invisalign ® is a very safe, minimally invasive and predictable treatment. However, like other orthodontic systems, treatment may involve some risks. Gum inflammation, gum recession and your teeth moving back to the original position (relapsing) are all possible risks but with care and good planning these risks can be negated or completely avoided. Risks specific to your teeth will be discussed during your free consultation and during the consent process.

Attachments are small tooth coloured shapes that are bonded to the teeth prior to fitting your aligners and support optimal tooth movement. Most patients need attachments for the best and fastest outcomes. They’re very discreet and are removed at treatment completion.

IPR also known as smoothing involves carefully removing tiny safe amounts of enamel from between crowded teeth to create space for gentle alignment. It acts as an alternative to the extraction of healthy teeth. It’s quick, painless and won’t affect the health of your teeth.

In order to maintain your new smile and keep your teeth in their new position long term night time retainer wear is crucial. Three sets of premium Invisalign ® Vivera ® night-time clear retainers are provided. In some cases fixed retainers may also be recommended.

Long term outcomes are very much based on your compliance with wearing your retainers. The expectation is that you will wear night-time retainers indefinitely. If you don’t wear your retainers your teeth may move back to their original position.

Following treatment you will be provided with three sets of premium Vivera ® removable night time retainers and a fixed retainer if required.

The premium removable retainers provided are extremely precise and strong.

In case of loss or breakage you will have a spare set to fall back on. Following treatment your teeth are digitally scanned so new retainers can be fabricated precisely and rapidly without the need for a new impression (mould).

Straightness and symmetry of teeth.

Tooth proportion and smile width.

Spacing of teeth.

Shape of lips.

Gum health and gum line.

Colour of teeth.

Yes. Composite bonding is a popular treatment and can provide the finishing touches to your new smile. Bonding can improve the shape, volume and colour of your teeth and help provide symmetry to your new smile after straightening and whitening. Composite bonding is a healthy solution that does not involve any removal of your tooth unlike crowns or veneers. It is important that bonding is factored into your Invisalign ® treatment planning to help ensure a long lasting beautiful result. Bonding prices start from £165 per tooth.

Yes. Teeth whitening is a simple, completely safe and effective way to brighten your smile. Average treatment duration is 2-3 weeks depending on your desired brightness. Whitening provides great results and is gentle to the gums and teeth. It doesn’t damage or strip your teeth. It can cause transient sensitivity and gum irritation which settles once you have completed the whitening process. To maintain optimal brightness over time top up whitening may be required.

For more information about the Philips Zoom whitening system used click here

You will need regular appointments ( usually every 8 weeks) during treatment for us to fit new aligners and for us to check your teeth are moving as expected.

Yes, it is advised you have regular checkups throughout your treatment.

When you remove your aligners we recommend you store them in the provided case. This will help protect your aligners from loss and damage.

If you lose, break, or have trouble wearing a new set of aligners, please switch back to your most recent previous set of aligners and contact the practice as soon as possible. In case of loss, if you are due to change your aligners soon, you may move onto the next set of aligners.

Once the active phase of treatment is finished, it will be necessary to wear a retainer. This will be removable and you may also need/request a fixed retainer behind your front teeth. Retainers should be worn indefinitely. Retainers will be discussed at your consultation