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Much like vacuum cleaners being called hoovers, most people think of Invisalign™ when referring to aligner braces simply because it was the first aligner brand. However, despite the hype most people (& dentists) don't realise that Invisalign has changed very little in substance since 1998. In contrast, there's been an explosion of orthodontist-led innovations in the USA & elsewhere since 2019, and we're thrilled to offer our patients these latest clinical advances. Hence we've ditched Invisalign in favour of a truly customised patient-centric approach.
Why is the Priestgate aligner approach preferable to Invisalign?
By digitally scanning your teeth & taking clinical measurements, at both the outset & regular intervals during your treatment, we can capture much more accurate 3D information on your teeth and their actual response to aligner movements. This is fed into our world-class specialised aligner software, meaning that:
The Priestgate Clinic is one of the first UK dental practices to fully integrate 3D scanning technology, specialised orthodontic design software & in-house 3D printing. This, along with the continual release of new materials, represents the biggest change in aligner orthodontics since Invisalign was launched way back in 1998. Due to our leading expertise in the field, we also teach these 3D innovations to other orthodontists & dental technicians – 3D Orthodontics Course.
By combining world-class clinical expertise with the latest technology we’re confident that we’ll help you to achieve your best smile possible.
So how will you benefit from having your aligner treatment at the Priestgate Clinic?
You'll receive genuine smile simulations, an individually customised digital treatment plan, & rapid fabrication of your aligners - all within days not months! We also have the expertise to determine what can and can’t be properly corrected with aligners. This involves a thorough orthodontic assessment with a specialist. It also means that there’s no hidden charges of up to £500 for Invisalign 'case submission' following a ‘free consultation’ elsewhere.
Invisalign and other conventional aligner companies use standardised algorithms to produce aligner plans - a 'one size fits all approach'. In contrast, all of our treatment plans are performed by our specialists using our specialist qualifications and expertise plus careful consideration of your actual facial, jaw & gum features.
Surprisingly, we can offer any form of aligner treatment at lower fees than standard aligner systems such as Invisalign. Plus, all of our treatments include provision of bonded and removable retainers as standard, to ensure that you’re looked after in the longer term.
At the Priestgate Clinic, this varies from 1 to 12 months for simple through to complex aligner treatments. Any longer, then it’s highly likely that you’d be better off with a tooth-coloured fixed brace. We will guide you through your choices accordingly.
However, even patients with complex aligner plans will see rapid improvements from the outset, as shown here by what one of our recent patients achieved within her first 4 months.
