What Is the Invisalign treatment process?

Invisalign straightens your teeth with a series of clear, removable trays. Each tray moves your teeth a little further, and treatment follows five stages.

1. Free consultation and assessment. You meet one of our Patient Journey Coordinators for an unhurried chat about what you want to change. You also have a full clinical assessment, and you get an itemised quote before anything starts.
2. Scan and treatment plan. Your teeth are scanned digitally, and your plan is built around your teeth and lifestyle. You see a 3D preview of how your teeth should move. If your gums need a clean or you have any decay, we sort that out first.
3. Getting your trays. You get your first set of aligners and in case a tooth needs extra grip, we add small tooth-coloured attachments.
4. Wearing them at home. Wear your trays for around 22 hours a day, taking them out only to eat and brush. Switch to the next tray every one to two weeks, as your dentist tells you.
5. Check-ups and retainers. You come back for regular reviews every six to eight weeks so we can check that your teeth are on track. Once the last tray is done, you wear a retainer at night to keep your teeth in place.

If you leave the trays out for long stretches, your teeth won’t move as planned and your treatment can take longer.

YOR Dental is at Unit 1 Digital Park, Pacific Way, MediaCity, Manchester (postcode M50 1DR). Book a consultation and we’ll go through every stage with you.