WHAT IS INVISALIGN® ?
Invisalign® Treatment is the process of wearing a series of clear, removable aligners that gradually straighten your teeth without brackets and wires.
We capture a digital scan of your teeth using an iTero 3D Scanner. This 3D image is then used to create a Clincheck to design your smile. You get to see and approve the Clincheck before your Invisalign® is ordered.
Invisalign® is made of a flexible medical-grade thermoplastic called SmartTrack, to ensure a perfect fit. The number of aligners required will determine treatment times. We will will help you choose which Invisalign® package is suitable for you on your first consultation.
How does Invisalign work?
Invisalign® works to align teeth by applying a controlled pushing force to different parts of the teeth on each Invisalign® aligner. Each aligner will have different pushing forces inbuilt into it on different teeth, optimised with carefully prescribed attachments. After the teeth have moved, the aligner becomes passive, holding the teeth in place until the next aligner.
Each new aligner moves the teeth further. This process is repeated until all aligners in the series are used. To see optimum results, you must wear the aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day.
You can remove your clear aligners to brush your teeth, eat, or drink.
Treatable Cases
Crowded teeth
Dental crowding occurs when all your teeth do not have enough space to line up within your jaw. The teeth can bunch up, overlap, and twist, getting pushed out of the line of the arch. It is harder to brush crowded teeth, resulting in plaque and tartar build-up. It can lead to tooth decay and gum disease.
Invisalign Lite 9 months
Tooth whitening, composite bonding upper front teeth
Overbite
Overjet or overbite is a condition in which upper front teeth are positioned in front of the lower front teeth. Most of us have a slight overbite, 2-4mm overbite is normal. Anything more than that can make the upper teeth look prominent and can be more prone to trauma.
Invisalign for 12 months
Gaps / Spaces
Gap teeth or diastema refers to the space between teeth. These spaces can form anywhere in the mouth, but the most noticeable one is between the two upper front teeth. While some gaps are small and barely noticeable, other gaps are large, causing a cosmetic concern for some people. Some gaps can increase in size over the years, this drifting may also be related to gum disease.
Invisalign for 12 months
Teeth Whitening & SmileFast Composite Veneers
Open Bite
This is a malocclusion characterised by a vertical gap between the front upper teeth and lower teeth when you bite down. When front teeth from the upper and lower jaws do not touch when the mouth is closed, it can make it hard to chew or difficult to bite into some common foods. This can also be linked to childhood dummy or thumb sucking.
Invisalign Lite for 5 months
Underbite
Also known clinically as a Class III malocclusion, an underbite is when your lower teeth are positioned in front of your upper teeth. In many cases, this is actually a problem with the lower jaw being too far forward and orthodontic alignment can only camouflage this malocclusion. A underbite can make it harder to chew properly and may be a cause of accelerated tooth wear.
Invisalign for 24 months
Teeth Whitening & Composite Bonding
Crossbites
A crossbite is when you close your mouth, some of the upper teeth fit inside of lower teeth rather than the outside. It can involve a single tooth or groups of teeth at the front, back, or side areas. It can make your teeth wear down or chip and lead to localised gum recession and bone loss.
Invisalign for 11 months
Teeth Whitening & Composite Bonding
Your Invisalign Dentists
Dr. Rocio Gil Martinez
Mouth (South Quay) | Mouth (Nine Elms)
Rocio holds a European Masters Degree in Orthodontics by The Catholic University of Murcia in 2023 and PGcert in Sleeping apnoea in 2021.
Rocio provides efficient solutions to common and complex orthodontic problems for children and adults. She collaborates closely with general dental practitioners to provide personalised treatment plans and ensure her patients receive the best care.
Rocio practices at Mouth South Quay and Mouth Nine Elms, providing a range of orthodontic treatment modalities including fixed appliances (labial or lingual), removable appliances (Invisalign or Angel Aligner), functional appliances and uses Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) on select cases.
Rocio can be a part of your pre-restorative case planning to create the ideal space for crowns/ veneers/ composite bonding/ implants. Rocio provides interceptive orthodontics for children and is also an Invisalign First provider. Rocio is also fluent in Spanish.
Treatments provided:
- Adult braces (metal and ceramic) and Invisalign; aesthetics and functional problems. Pre-restorative, for example treatments to create overjet for veneers or composite bonding, prosthetic space for implants and restorations, etc. For very complex cases TAD`s (Temporary anchorage devices/ mini implants) can be used when needed.
- Lingual braces for mild aesthetic cases.
- Adolescent braces and aligners, once that the permanent dentition is completed.
- Interceptive orthodontics for children; functional appliances for mandibular advancement, expansion, orthodontic facemask (Petite), 2×4 for anterior crossbite, etc.
- Angel Aligner Kids from early mixed dentition corrections of crossbites, mandibular advancements, etc
- Retention, bonded lingual retainer and removable retention
Rocio is also fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Helen Ngo
South Quay, Canary Wharf | Nine Elms, Battersea
Helen qualified from King’s College, London, in 2007. She has since attained Postgraduate Certificates in Orthodontics at Warwick University and Dental Education at University of Bedfordshire. Helen is an Invisalign Diamond provider with a passion for digital dentistry.
Helen’s passion is improving smiles using Invisalign, followed by tooth whitening and restoring worn and chipped teeth with composite bonding. She enjoys using the iTero scanner for most of her work and has a mostly impression- free digital workflow for Invisalign system, retainers, dental veneers, crowns and bridges. Helen frequently works closely with implant specialists to help coordinate complex treatment plans requiring Invisalign prior.
Helen takes great care that each case is finished neatly with a easy to maintain retention protocol with fixed retainers and Vivera retainers. She takes great pride in her neat fixed retainers.
Helen is a friendly and caring dentist, with a very approachable nature. She thrives to see the joy shown by her patients when they get the beautiful smile they always wanted. Helen is fluent in Cantonese.
Dr. Connie Yau
Nine Elms, Battersea
Connie studied dentistry at King’s College London. Since her graduation, Connie has invested heavily in additional training in aesthetic and restorative dentistry, learning from the leaders of the industry.
Connie is a general dentist with an interest in smile design and aesthetic dentistry, interests that pair well with her status as an Invisalign and SmileFast provider. Connie has helped many patients improve their smiles and confidence through alignment, whitening and composite bonding. Connie has been complimented on her ability to work with anxious patients and children through her caring and gentle approach.
Connie is a sedation provider, a service that assists in treating patients with dental anxiety.
Away from work, Connie enjoys running and walks with her partner and their dog, Pete. Connie and her partner also enjoy exploring London’s many restaurants and travelling the world together.
Why choose us for your Invisalign in Nine Elms?
Certified Diamond Provider
We are certified Invisalign Diamond providers at Mouth Nine Elms. Our Invisalign-certified dentists and orthodontists at Mouth are here to help transform your smile with a bespoke plan made just for you.
iTero Scanning Technology
All our locations offer iTero 3D scanning to plan and manufacture your Invisalign. Contact us to see an instant simulation of your smile at your first appointment!
Complete Service
Mouth Dental offers a complete service from routine to cosmetic and complex specialist dental care. We provide a multitude of Invisalign packages such as Comprehensive, Moderate, Lite, Express or Teen. Our Invisalign specialists work closely with our implant specialists to ensure the most seamless treatment journey.
Invisalign Cost
Our prices include:
- Free consultation with a £50 refundable deposit
- Free instant smile simulation on the iTero
- Vivera retainers and fixed retainers (if appropriate)
- Home teeth whitening
- Teeth contouring (shaping)
- Composite bonding options available to restore chipped and worn edges after Invisalign®
- Aftercare
Invisalign treatment package and Vivera retainers. 3D simulation, records, examination and tooth whitening in aligners included. Fixed retainers not included.
Prices upon consultation for treatment with a dentist with Orthodontic expertise.
| Invisalign both arches including Vivera retainers with general dentist | Price from |
|---|---|
| Express Up to 7 aligners, 1 refinement included, up to1 year to complete treatment | £2250 |
| Lite Up to 14 aligners, 2 refinements included, up to 2 years to complete treatment | £2450 |
| Moderate Up to 20 aligners, 2 refinements included, up to 2 years to complete treatment | £2750 |
| Comprehensive Over 20 aligners, 3 refinements included, up to 3 years to complete treatment | £3300 |
| Comprehensive Full Over 20 aligners, unrestricted number of refinements, up to 5 years to complete treatment | £3450 |
| Invisalign single arch including Vivera retainers with general dentist | Price from |
|---|---|
| Express Up to 7 aligners, 1 refinement included, up to 1 year to complete treatment | £1900 |
| Lite Up to 14 aligners, 2 refinements included, up to 2 years to complete treatment | £2200 |
| Moderate Up to 20 aligners, 2 refinements included, up to 2 years to complete treatment | £2400 |
Helen made me feel very comfortable throughout my treatment and has given me very good advice in helping me not only make the right choices health wise but also kept my budget in mind.
Helen’s work ethic is extremely professional, precise and really in a league of its own..
She is very competitively priced for the level of work she achieves that probably make Dr Helen Ngo one of the best dentists in the London area. I can’t recommend Dr Helen Ngo enough and give a huge thank you to her and the team that looked after my appointments/treatment etc. I am very lucky and confident going forward under Dr Helen Ngo care and truly feel that I have now found an dentist that can maintain my great new smile and dental health."
The next steps to your new smile
1. Your first visit
At your first appointment, we do a smile assessment and will provide a custom treatment plan for you. We scan your teeth painlessly with the iTero 3D scanner and a simulation can be seen instantly. ClinCheck software is utilised to plan your case when you decide to proceed and from here the treatment length time, attachments and case specifics can be determined.
2. Your customised braces are made
Once your Clincheck has been approved, your aligners can be ordered. From manufacture, shipping and to fit is around 2 weeks.
3. Receiving your Invisalign
On your fit visit, you will be provided with your first set of aligners. Attachments may be bonded with the dentist, orthodontist or orthodontic therapist. Some may receive additional sets for wearing before returning for the next visit.
4. Wearing clear aligners the correct way
You must wear each aligner for the recommended time for each stage, 20-22 hours a day, only removing them for brushing, flossing, eating, and drinking. They can stay in with drinking water. On each of your visits, we examine how well your teeth are responding to the treatment by checking the fit. Review appointments are around 4-10 weeks, depending on your case and stage of treatment.
5. Completing the treatment
The treatment comes to an end when you have worn every aligner in the series recommended for you and both yourself and the clinician is happy with the result. If there are minor imperfections, refinement may be required. Attachments will be removed and retainers are prescribed to hold your perfect smile in place!
6. Aftercare for your Invisalign method
While wearing a retainer every night is an essential part of aftercare, you need to ensure your beautiful smile is preserved by looking after your oral health
Keeping teeth clean – Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Don’t forget to use floss and interdental brushes in the evening. Remember to clean and soak your retainers in a cleaning solution such as Retainer Brite or Invisalign cleaning crystals. We recommend an ultrasonic bath device to keep your retainers clean.
Routine check ups and hygiene – Regular dental check ups and hygiene appointments are a must for optimal oral health. Professional cleaning can remove hardened plaque (tartar) that normal brushing cannot remove. A fixed retainer is also more prone to tartar build up. Routine checkups will ensure your teeth, gums and fixed retainers are in excellent condition.
A balanced diet for oral health – A balanced and healthy diet contains the necessary vitamins and minerals your teeth, gums and bone need. Too much sugar or acid can cause cavities in your teeth.
Wear a mouthguard when playing sport – Certain outdoor activities and contact sport carry the risk of dental trauma. A mouthguard will protect your teeth. Enquire within for a custom made sports guard to protect your new smile.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I get an Invisalign treatment done?
Yes! It is safe, effective, non-invasive, and discreet. If you have an orthodontic malocclusion and want a barely noticeable solution, you should consider Invisalign.
Will my speech get affected by Invisalign?
Only in the short term. Invisalign aligners are made from thin, flexible plastic and will have little to no effect on your speech once you are used to it. It takes around 2 weeks.
If I lose an aligner, how can I replace it?
Call or email our team right away, and they will advise you on your next step. It is possible to order a replacement from Invisalign at an additional charge. If you were new to the aligner you lost, please revert to the one you wore right before the ones you lost and let your Invisalign provider know. If you were almost at the end of the treatment time for the lost aligner, move to the next set of aligners if you have them.
What are Invisalign attachments?
They are little, tooth-colored, barely noticeable bumps made of composite filling material attached to your teeth before or during Invisalign treatment. They serve as an anchor, helping aligners grip the teeth to guide them to their new location. The aligners fit smoothly and tightly around them. Attachment design and location is unique to every case.
Will it be necessary to wear retainers after the Invisalign treatment?
Retainers ensure that teeth do not gradually shift back toward their initial position. After completing orthodontic treatment, whether it is with braces or Invisalign, retainers ensure the alignment lasts. Ask your doctor about the different types of retainers you can use
Where can I find more information about Invisalign?
Our free no-obligation consultation allows you to discuss the treatment in detail and help you decide which option is best for you.
How long will the Invisalign treatment take before I see results?
Some patients start seeing results in around 4-6 weeks; others might have to wait 3-6 months to see visible results.
What should I avoid while undergoing treatment?
- Eating while wearing your aligners is not recommended.
- Do not wear aligners without cleaning teeth or the aligners, especially after eating.
- Do not leave the aligners out for more than 2-4 hours in a row to prevent relapse.
- Try to minimize very hard foods to prevent damage to your teeth.
Can I get Invisalign treatment on NHS?
Orthodontic treatment is not usually available to adults at the NHS without a severe skeletal problem. You will not be offered Invisalign.
What is the shortest Invisalign treatment option?
Invisalign Express, which only lasts 3-6 months, is the shortest. It is designed for minor cases and usually involves only 7 aligners.
Can the Invisalign treatment be done only for my top teeth?
Yes, single-arch Invisalign treatment is possible after a careful examination to determine that it will not disrupt your bite. In most cases, both arches need to be treated for all teeth to align properly for a stable bite.