Invisalign or clear aligners are a transparent plastic tray that is placed over the teeth, they must be worn all the time except for when you are brushing, eating or drinking anything except for water, at least a total of 22 hours per day. The goal of this cosmetic treatment is to slowly straighten the misaligned teeth to the desired place.
What Is Invisalign?
How Does It Work?
You will receive your first pair of Invisalign trays that you will have to wear all the time, except for when eating, brushing or drinking. After a couple of weeks of wearing your first set, you will be issued with a second set that you will have to wear. Each set of trays slowly gets tighter so that the teeth can move to the desired position. Depending on how severe the case is you may get more or less sets of trays.
How Long Does The Treatment Take?
Depending on the amount of movement needed the treatment time will vary. If needing to only align a few teeth the treatment will be shorter where as if multiple teeth are needing to be moved the treatment will take longer.
What's The Difference Between Braces And Clear Correct/Invisalign?
Unlike braces, with clear correct you can simply remove the aligners from your teeth so you are able to eat the things you love without worrying about breaking a bracket. Clear correct is very hygienic compared to having braces, you are able to remove the trays so its easier to floss and brush your teeth like normal without having the brackets. Its a lot easier for your toothbrush to remove all of the plaque and bacteria. Aligners are also almost invisible, so most people wont even notice you are wearing them.
How Much Does It Cost?
The cost of the treatment will depend on how many teeth are needing to be re-aligned and the time frame needed.
Your dentist will be able to give you an accurate quote after Consultation.
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Principal Dentist
Dr Sheetal Patel has been working at Caring Dental team and servicing the local community since 2009. In 2017, she has taken over the practice as the principal dentist from Dr Allan Taw.
Dr Sheetal Patel is well-known for her gentle and caring approach. Dr Patel has over 10 years’ experience in all aspects of general dentistry.
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Our dental team deals with all facets of general dentistry, with a particular focus on preventative, restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
Dr Sheetal Patel is well-known for her gentle and caring approach. Her emphasis on delivering high-quality general dentistry and also complex dentistry.
Dr Taw graduated from University of Sydney in 1989, and has been practising in the local community for over 30 years.
Dr Manju graduated from Griffith University in 2011, first working in Queensland and regional New South Wales before relocating to Sydney.
Dr Kinjal has gained many years of experience in dental industry in Australia as well as overseas. She continued her professional education through the study of various dental courses to further her skills. She is also a member of Australian dental association.
Dr Claudia is a highly skilled dental surgeon with over 10 years of expertise in complex extractions and implant placements. She is fantastic at calming her nervous patients and putting them at ease with her friendly and gentle personality.
Alana joined our practice when she was 16 years old with no experience in the dental field, with lots of hard work and training in both dental assisting and reception she has moved onto the roll of practice manager and is proudly our warm welcoming face of Caring Dental Team.
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