Straighten your teeth with a discreet, removable alternative to traditional braces. Dental Care Group provides personalised and affordable Invisalign and Angel Aligner treatments from our modern Armadale clinic, helping suitable patients improve tooth alignment and bite function with a series of custom-made clear aligners.
Our experienced dentist will assess your teeth, gums and bite before developing a treatment plan tailored to your needs. With professional monitoring and caring support at every stage, we aim to make your teeth-straightening experience safe, comfortable and convenient.
Clear aligners are an orthodontic treatment that use a sequence of clear, removable aligners to gradually move teeth. Each aligner is custom-made and applies controlled pressure to selected teeth according to a professionally planned sequence. At Dental Care Group, we offer Invisalign and Angel Aligner treatments.
Unlike conventional braces, clear aligners do not use fixed metal brackets and wires. The aligners fit closely over the teeth and are designed to be less noticeable during everyday activities. They can also be removed for eating, drinking, brushing and flossing.
Patients generally progress to a new set of aligners at intervals determined by their treating dentist. Each set continues the planned tooth movement until the desired alignment has been achieved or further refinement is required.
Clear aligners are a medical treatment rather than simply a cosmetic product. Moving teeth affects their roots, surrounding bone, gums and bite, so a comprehensive dental assessment and ongoing professional supervision are essential. Treatment suitability, duration and results vary between patients.
Invisalign and Angel Aligner treatments may provide a practical solution for adults and teenagers who want to straighten their teeth without the appearance or daily restrictions associated with fixed braces.
The aligners are made from transparent material and fit closely over the teeth. Although they are not completely invisible, they are generally less noticeable than traditional metal braces. This can make clear aligners appealing to professionals, students and other patients who feel self-conscious about wearing fixed orthodontic appliances.
Clear aligners can be removed during meals, so there are fewer restrictions on the types of food you can eat. The aligners should generally be taken out before consuming anything other than cool water.
Because the aligners are removable, you can brush and floss without navigating around fixed brackets or wires. Good oral hygiene remains essential, as trapping food or sugary liquids beneath an aligner can increase the risk of decay and gum inflammation.
Clear aligners are custom-made to fit your teeth and do not contain metal brackets or protruding wires. You may still experience temporary pressure or tenderness when beginning a new set because the aligners are actively moving your teeth.
Digital records allow your dentist to plan how individual teeth should move throughout treatment. A digital simulation may also help you understand the proposed treatment, although it represents a plan rather than a guaranteed final result.
Clear aligners may be used for selected cases involving crowding, gaps, rotations and certain bite problems. The complexity of the case and the biological response of the teeth influence what can be achieved.
The exact process varies according to your alignment concerns, oral health and treatment plan.
Your first appointment includes an examination of your teeth, gums, jaw and bite. We will discuss what you would like to change and determine whether clear aligners could be an appropriate treatment.
Diagnostic images, photographs and other records may be required. Tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health problems generally need to be managed before orthodontic movement begins.
Detailed records of your teeth are used to create a personalised digital treatment plan. This plan maps the proposed sequence of movements and helps determine how many aligners may be required.
Your dentist will explain the objectives, estimated treatment time, costs, limitations and alternatives. If conventional braces or specialist orthodontic care would be more suitable, this will also be discussed.
Once your aligners have been manufactured, we will check their fit and show you how to insert, remove and clean them. You will receive instructions explaining when to change aligners and how long they should be worn each day. Clear aligners commonly need to be worn for approximately 20 to 22 hours daily, but you should always follow the directions provided for your treatment.
Some patients require small, tooth-coloured attachments bonded to selected teeth. These provide the aligners with additional grip and help direct particular movements. In other cases, a small amount of space may need to be created between teeth through interproximal reduction. This procedure is only performed when included in the treatment plan and will be explained beforehand.
Regular appointments allow your dentist to check that your teeth are moving as planned and that the aligners continue to fit correctly. The frequency of these reviews will depend on your case.
If tooth movement differs from the original plan, additional scans and refinement aligners may be required. Following the wear schedule and attending appointments are important parts of achieving a predictable result.
Teeth can move again after orthodontic treatment. A retainer is therefore normally required to help maintain the new alignment.
Your dentist will explain how often and for how long to wear your retainer. Long-term retention is an important part of protecting the outcome of Invisalign or Angel Aligner treatment.
Clear aligners may be considered for teenagers and adults with healthy teeth and gums who are willing to follow the prescribed wear schedule.
The system can potentially treat:
Suitability cannot be determined from appearance alone. Your dentist must assess the roots, bone support, gums, jaw relationships and overall bite.
Clear aligners may not be the preferred option for every complex movement or jaw discrepancy. Some patients benefit more from fixed braces, another orthodontic appliance or referral to a specialist orthodontist.
Professional teeth whitening may be considered after alignment treatment to brighten natural teeth. Whitening does not change the colour of fillings, veneers, crowns or implant restorations, so the timing should be planned carefully.
Veneers may improve selected concerns involving tooth shape, chips, wear or discolouration. Dental crowns can protect teeth that are extensively damaged or weakened.
In some cases, completing Invisalign or Angel Aligner first can create a better foundation for conservative restorations. Moving teeth into more appropriate positions may reduce the amount of reshaping required, although this depends on the individual case.
Tooth-coloured composite resin can repair suitable chips, refine uneven edges or reduce small spaces after alignment. Bonding may be combined with clear aligners to complete a more detailed smile transformation.
Clear aligners may sometimes be used to improve the space available before replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant. Implant positioning and orthodontic movement require careful coordination because an integrated implant cannot be moved like a natural tooth.
Dental Care Group also assesses suitable patients for zirconia dental implants, sometimes described as ceramic dental implants. For extensive tooth loss, treatment discussions may include full-arch concepts such as all-on-X dental implants. These services address missing teeth and are separate from Invisalign or Angel Aligner treatment.
Dental Care Group takes a holistic approach to treatment planning. Rather than focusing only on the appearance of the front teeth, we consider gum health, bite function, tooth structure, oral hygiene and relevant medical factors.
Patients looking for a holistic dentist or biological dentist can discuss material preferences, sensitivities and metal-free treatment options with our team. Our practice provides mercury-free restorations and safe amalgam removal when replacing an existing filling is clinically appropriate.
Before beginning the clear aligner process, we assess for concerns that could affect treatment, including:
Regular dental care remains important throughout orthodontic treatment. Although the aligners are removable, plaque can still accumulate and gum problems can develop without appropriate brushing, flossing and professional maintenance.
Dental Care Group combines more than 25 years of experience with advanced treatment planning and personalised care. Our qualified team takes the time to explain your options and ensure you understand the commitment involved before beginning treatment.
Patients choose our Armadale clinic for:
We provide realistic information rather than promising a particular outcome or treatment time. Your result depends on the complexity of your case, biological response and how consistently the aligners are worn.
If crowded, uneven or widely spaced teeth are affecting your confidence, Invisalign or Angel Aligner may offer a discreet and convenient way to improve your smile.
Arrange a consultation with Dental Care Group to learn what treatment could involve, how long it may take and what will be required from you. Our professional team will guide you from your first assessment through active treatment and long-term retention.
Contact our Armadale dentist today to discover whether clear aligners are right for you.
Invisalign uses a sequence of custom-made clear aligners to apply controlled pressure and gradually move teeth. Each aligner represents a stage in the treatment plan and is worn according to your dentist’s instructions.
Patients are commonly instructed to wear aligners for approximately 20 to 22 hours each day. They should generally only be removed for eating, drinking anything other than cool water, brushing and flossing. Follow the individual directions from your treating dentist.
Treatment time varies according to the complexity of the movements, the number of aligners required and how consistently they are worn. Some cases take several months, while more complex treatment may take considerably longer. Refinement aligners can also extend the original estimate.
You may experience pressure or tenderness when you start a new aligner. This is usually temporary and reflects the force being applied to move the teeth. Contact your dentist if you experience severe, persistent or unexpected pain.
Aligners should generally be removed for eating and for drinking anything other than cool water. Brush your teeth or rinse your mouth before reinserting them to reduce the risk of trapping food and sugars against the teeth.
Rinse the aligners and clean them using the method recommended by your dentist. Avoid hot water because it can distort the material. Regular brushing and flossing are also essential before returning the aligners to your mouth.
Some patients require small tooth-coloured attachments to help the aligners perform particular movements. Whether they are needed depends on your personalised treatment plan.
Yes, retention is normally required after clear aligners because teeth have a natural tendency to move. Your dentist will prescribe a retainer and explain how frequently it should be worn to help maintain your result.
No. Suitability depends on your oral health, bite, the complexity of the required movements and your ability to wear the aligners consistently. A dentist or orthodontist must assess your mouth before treatment can be recommended.
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