Most people spend years feeling quietly self-conscious about their teeth. Not necessarily embarrassed enough to avoid smiling altogether, but aware enough that they hold back. A slightly crooked front tooth. Gaps that have always bothered them. The kind of thing you notice every time you look in a mirror, even if no one else does.
If that sounds familiar, Invisalign might be worth exploring. And if you've been curious but put it off because you're not sure it's right for you, or because you assumed treatment would mean years of visible metal braces, this post is for you.
Invisalign is a system of clear, removable aligners that gradually move your teeth into the correct position. Instead of brackets and wires fixed to your teeth, you wear a series of custom-made trays, each one moving your teeth a fraction of a millimetre, over the course of your treatment.
Because they're made from a smooth, clear plastic, most people won't notice you're wearing them. You remove them to eat and drink, and to brush and floss as normal, which means far fewer of the lifestyle restrictions that come with fixed braces.
Treatment time varies depending on what needs correcting. Some cases take as little as six months; others are closer to eighteen. The only way to know what your treatment would look like is to come in for a consultation.
Not all Invisalign providers are the same. Invisalign awards status tiers based on how many cases a practice has completed and the complexity of the cases they take on. Brookside Dental holds Diamond Apex provider status, which places us among a very small number of practices in the UK at the highest level of Invisalign experience.
That matters for a couple of reasons. Practices at this level typically take on more complex cases that other practices would refer away. It also means our clinical team have seen a huge range of orthodontic challenges, so whatever you're hoping to correct, it's likely we've treated something similar before.
Ravi Gathani and Anisha Gathani are both qualified Invisalign providers. Ravi holds a postgraduate diploma in implantology and orthodontics, and Anisha holds a postgraduate diploma with a specialism in endodontics. Shivani Savadia is also an Invisalign comprehensive provider. This isn't a practice where one dentist dabbles in Invisalign on the side; it's a genuine team of clinicians who treat straightening cases day in, day out.
When patients come to us for Invisalign, the package includes free teeth whitening and retainers as standard. We also include Dental Monitoring for our comprehensive cases, at no extra cost. Dental Monitoring is a remote tracking system that lets your treating dentist check on your progress between appointments using photos taken on your phone. It means fewer trips to the practice without compromising on clinical oversight.
We use two iTero intraoral scanners to take digital impressions of your teeth. For patients who've had traditional impressions before, the difference is significant. There's no tray filled with putty, no gagging, just a small wand that scans your teeth in a few minutes. The digital model is then used to show you a simulation of your expected result before treatment begins, so you can see what you're committing to.
Invisalign treats a wide range of orthodontic issues, including crowded teeth, gaps, overbites, underbites, and crossbites. It tends to be particularly well-suited to adults and older teenagers who want a discreet option and are committed to wearing their aligners for the recommended 20 to 22 hours a day.
The most important thing is compliance. Because the aligners are removable, results depend on patients actually wearing them consistently. If you're someone who might forget to put them back in after meals, that's worth thinking about honestly before committing.
For more complex cases, Invisalign can still often be the right approach, but the assessment is more nuanced. That's exactly why we offer a free consultation, so you can sit with the treating dentist, have your teeth properly examined, and get a straight answer about whether Invisalign is likely to work for you.
When you come in for your free consultation, you'll meet the dentist who would actually carry out your treatment. It's not a sales meeting. The purpose is to assess whether you're a suitable candidate and to give you a realistic picture of what treatment would involve, including timelines and costs.
If you decide to go ahead, your next appointment is a full clinical examination where we take X-rays, digital photographs, and scans to build your treatment plan properly. From there, your custom aligners are manufactured and the process begins.
We see patients from across Market Harborough, Corby, Rugby, Kettering, Kibworth, and the surrounding villages. Many patients drive to us from further afield specifically for our Invisalign provision. If you're not local, it's worth knowing that the Dental Monitoring system reduces how often you need to come in once treatment is underway.
Finance is available at 0% over twelve months for those who'd prefer to spread the cost, and membership plan holders receive a discount on treatment.
For Invisalign to work as intended, aligners should be worn for 20 to 22 hours per day. They should only be removed to eat, drink anything other than water, and to clean your teeth. Consistent wear is the single biggest factor in how well treatment works.
Most patients experience some pressure or mild discomfort for the first day or two after switching to a new set of aligners, which happens roughly every one to two weeks. This typically settles quickly. It is not the same experience as the discomfort sometimes associated with tightening traditional braces.
Yes. You simply remove the aligners before eating or drinking anything other than water. This is one of the practical advantages of Invisalign over fixed braces; there are no food restrictions.
After your teeth have moved into position, you'll wear retainers to hold them there. Retainers are included as part of your Invisalign package at Brookside Dental.
Yes, though suitability depends on the individual. Younger patients need to be committed to wearing the aligners consistently for treatment to succeed. We can assess whether Invisalign is the right fit for your child at a free consultation.
Most people spend years feeling quietly self-conscious about their teeth. Not necessarily embarrassed enough to avoid smiling altogether, but aware enough that they hold back. A slightly crooked front tooth. Gaps that have always bothered them. The kind of thing you notice every time you look in a mirror, even if no one else does.
If that sounds familiar, Invisalign might be worth exploring. And if you've been curious but put it off because you're not sure it's right for you, or because you assumed treatment would mean years of visible metal braces, this post is for you.
Invisalign is a system of clear, removable aligners that gradually move your teeth into the correct position. Instead of brackets and wires fixed to your teeth, you wear a series of custom-made trays, each one moving your teeth a fraction of a millimetre, over the course of your treatment.
Because they're made from a smooth, clear plastic, most people won't notice you're wearing them. You remove them to eat and drink, and to brush and floss as normal, which means far fewer of the lifestyle restrictions that come with fixed braces.
Treatment time varies depending on what needs correcting. Some cases take as little as six months; others are closer to eighteen. The only way to know what your treatment would look like is to come in for a consultation.
Not all Invisalign providers are the same. Invisalign awards status tiers based on how many cases a practice has completed and the complexity of the cases they take on. Brookside Dental holds Diamond Apex provider status, which places us among a very small number of practices in the UK at the highest level of Invisalign experience.
That matters for a couple of reasons. Practices at this level typically take on more complex cases that other practices would refer away. It also means our clinical team have seen a huge range of orthodontic challenges, so whatever you're hoping to correct, it's likely we've treated something similar before.
Ravi Gathani and Anisha Gathani are both qualified Invisalign providers. Ravi holds a postgraduate diploma in implantology and orthodontics, and Anisha holds a postgraduate diploma with a specialism in endodontics. Shivani Savadia is also an Invisalign comprehensive provider. This isn't a practice where one dentist dabbles in Invisalign on the side; it's a genuine team of clinicians who treat straightening cases day in, day out.
When patients come to us for Invisalign, the package includes free teeth whitening and retainers as standard. We also include Dental Monitoring for our comprehensive cases, at no extra cost. Dental Monitoring is a remote tracking system that lets your treating dentist check on your progress between appointments using photos taken on your phone. It means fewer trips to the practice without compromising on clinical oversight.
We use two iTero intraoral scanners to take digital impressions of your teeth. For patients who've had traditional impressions before, the difference is significant. There's no tray filled with putty, no gagging, just a small wand that scans your teeth in a few minutes. The digital model is then used to show you a simulation of your expected result before treatment begins, so you can see what you're committing to.
Invisalign treats a wide range of orthodontic issues, including crowded teeth, gaps, overbites, underbites, and crossbites. It tends to be particularly well-suited to adults and older teenagers who want a discreet option and are committed to wearing their aligners for the recommended 20 to 22 hours a day.
The most important thing is compliance. Because the aligners are removable, results depend on patients actually wearing them consistently. If you're someone who might forget to put them back in after meals, that's worth thinking about honestly before committing.
For more complex cases, Invisalign can still often be the right approach, but the assessment is more nuanced. That's exactly why we offer a free consultation, so you can sit with the treating dentist, have your teeth properly examined, and get a straight answer about whether Invisalign is likely to work for you.
When you come in for your free consultation, you'll meet the dentist who would actually carry out your treatment. It's not a sales meeting. The purpose is to assess whether you're a suitable candidate and to give you a realistic picture of what treatment would involve, including timelines and costs.
If you decide to go ahead, your next appointment is a full clinical examination where we take X-rays, digital photographs, and scans to build your treatment plan properly. From there, your custom aligners are manufactured and the process begins.
We see patients from across Market Harborough, Corby, Rugby, Kettering, Kibworth, and the surrounding villages. Many patients drive to us from further afield specifically for our Invisalign provision. If you're not local, it's worth knowing that the Dental Monitoring system reduces how often you need to come in once treatment is underway.
Finance is available at 0% over twelve months for those who'd prefer to spread the cost, and membership plan holders receive a discount on treatment.
For Invisalign to work as intended, aligners should be worn for 20 to 22 hours per day. They should only be removed to eat, drink anything other than water, and to clean your teeth. Consistent wear is the single biggest factor in how well treatment works.
Most patients experience some pressure or mild discomfort for the first day or two after switching to a new set of aligners, which happens roughly every one to two weeks. This typically settles quickly. It is not the same experience as the discomfort sometimes associated with tightening traditional braces.
Yes. You simply remove the aligners before eating or drinking anything other than water. This is one of the practical advantages of Invisalign over fixed braces; there are no food restrictions.
After your teeth have moved into position, you'll wear retainers to hold them there. Retainers are included as part of your Invisalign package at Brookside Dental.
Yes, though suitability depends on the individual. Younger patients need to be committed to wearing the aligners consistently for treatment to succeed. We can assess whether Invisalign is the right fit for your child at a free consultation.
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