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| Invisalign - Your Questions Answered... | |||||||
| What is Invisalign? | |||||||
• Invisalign is the clinically proven, nearly invisible way to straighten teeth without metal braces. • You wear a series of removable, clear braces which gradually move your teeth into the desired position. • Invisalign invisible braces can be removed for eating and cleaning. |
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| What does Invisalign orthodontic treatment cost? | |||||||
• Dr. Hughes offers full Invisalign treatment from as little as £1,995 this includes: - Complimentary Invisalign consultation - Complimentary tooth whitening - All photographs, impressions and records - Invisalign aligners and after-care |
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| Where can I Invisalign treatment? | |||||||
• Dr. Hughes offers a platinum elite Invisalign service at several locations around London and the Home Counties including: - City of London - Harley Street - Berkshire - Surrey |
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| How do Invisalign Invisible braces work? | |||||||
• Based on Dr. Hughes’ diagnosis, a series of Invisalign invisible aligners are custom made in a laboratory using advanced computer imaging technology. • You wear each Invisilign aligner for two weeks before being replaced with the next one, until your teeth are straight. |
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| Why should I choose Invisalign invisible braces? | |||||||
• Invisalign clear braces are nearly invisible – straighten your teeth without anyone noticing. • Invisalign clear braces are Comfortable – there are no wires or metal to cause mouth abrasions. • Invisalign clear braces are Removable – for eating, drinking, dental care or other activities. • Invisalign clear braces enable better oral hygiene during treatment – brush and floss normally to maintain healthy gums and teeth. |
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| Why Dr. Mark Hughes? | |||||||
• Dr. Mark Hughes is one of only a handful of Invisalign dentists in London with Platinum Elite Invisalign ranking. • One of the UK's leading cosmetic dentists. • Can provide the highest level of experience with the Invisalign technique in London and the best results. • Invisalign treatment available in Harley Street, The City of London and the Home Counties. • The most competitive price available guarenteed. • Complementary tooth whitening • Excellent customer care and service. |
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| Is Invisalign treatment only for adults? | |||||||
• No, for invisalign treatment you just need to have all your adult / permanent teeth (fully erupted molars). • Be committed to wearing your invisalign invisible aligners at all times except for eating, drinking and cleaning. |
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| How do I get started? | |||||||
• After your initial Invisalign evaluation with Dr. Hughes, he will discuss your goals for a new smile. • Dr. Hughes will plan your full Invisalign treatment together, and take your impressions and photographs. • With advanced computer technology Dr. Hughes can then show you a model of how you could look, before you start your Invisalign treatment. |
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| How long does Invisalign treatment take? | |||||||
• Depending on difficulty, most Invisalign treatments will take 12–18 months. |
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| How long do I have to Invisalign aligners? | |||||||
• Invisalign aligners should be worn for 22 to 23 hours a day for the best results. • Every 2 weeks you change to a new aligner and we recommend a check up once every 6–8 weeks. |
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| Are Invisalign aligners really invisible? | |||||||
• Invisalign aligners are made from clear plastic, so they are nearly invisible. • Even when very close, most people will not notice you are straightening your teeth - unless you tell them! |
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| Can I eat and drink with my Invisalign aligners? | |||||||
• No. Invisalign aligners are removable so you can still enjoy your favourite food and drinks. • You need to avoid tooth decay and /or gum disease by not forcing the food particles and sugars against your teeth via the aligners. So keeping them clean is important. |
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| Do the Invisalign aligners hurt? | |||||||
• It is normal that you will only feel temporary discomfort when you wear Invisalign aligners for the first few days. • The smooth aligners are not harmful to the inside of your mouth, but you do feel pressure and this is a good sign that the Invisalign aligners are working. |
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| Are there any side effects using Invisalign invisible braces? | |||||||
• As with conventional treatments, you may feel a slight pressure at first when using Invisalign clear braces. • Invisalign aligners may temporarily affect the speech of some people, and you may have a slight lisp for a day or two. |
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| How old is Invisalign technology? | |||||||
• Align Technology, Inc., the company that manufactures Invisalign, was founded in 1997. • Since then over 480,000 patients have been in treatment with Invisalign clear braces. • For more information on invisalign clear braces please contact Dr. Hughes using the contact section of this site or by clicking here. |
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