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Invisalign is the most advanced, contemporary,
discreet (invisible) alternative to a traditional
brace available.
Invisalign was founded in 1997 by a team of
software engineers, orthodontists and dentists
that have been consistently investing in research
and development to update and improve the
quality of their software and plastic technology.
This has led to Invisalign being recognised as the
most advanced and comprehensive clear aligner
orthodontic system.
So what is an aligner and how does it move
teeth?
An aligner is a thin, clear plastic ‘mould’ that slips Dr Andrew Parashchak
over the teeth and is worn throughout the day and Following graduation, Andrew spent several years in the
NHS and private healthcare before working exclusively
night (taking them out to eat and clean teeth). privately in 2014. He has completed the Royal College of
Surgeons diploma in restorative dentistry, was elected to
The aligner is designed to fit teeth in a slightly become a board member at the Royal College of Surgeons
different position to how they initially are aligned, Faculty of General Dental Practitioners in London and in
and after approx one week of wearing the teeth will 2016, took over the running of Waterside Dental Care,
Rochdale, where he and his team focus on clinical
have moved to fit comfortably within the aligner. excellence in all fields of dentistry.
It is at this point that a new aligner is fitted which
over the course of the next week or so will move porcelain veneers which, although can look
the teeth a little more. This is repeated until the beautiful, require a small amount of natural tooth
teeth are completely straight. to be shaved down to allow space for a
porcelain fascia to be cemented in place. Even if
Who can have Invisalign? teeth are worn, chipped and discoloured a perfect
natural smile can be achieved.
Invisalign caters for all patients who have their
adult teeth (even if there are some missing) and Dentistry as a profession is undergoing a shift in
do not have active gum disease (which would be attitude away from destructive procedures, such
picked up at a consultation examination). as porcelain veneers, towards less invasive
treatments, such as Invisalign combined with tooth
Are there age restrictions? whitening (which when done by a dentist does not
weaken your teeth) and the use of composite (aes-
If a teenager has not qualified for braces on the thetic white filling material) that is bonded, shaped
NHS, Invisalign is a perfect solution, with a specific and polished to convert any worn or chipped parts
‘teen’ range of aligners that have features designed of your teeth back to their ideal, natural shape.
to complement developing teeth and jaws.
The outcome being a straight, white, natural smile
It is also suitable for adults of all ages who have whereby your own teeth have not been damaged
wanted the perfect smile but were put off by or drilled and does not look false or artificial.
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