Digital Dental Implant Institute — 37 Etna St, Gosford NSW
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Invisalign and ClearCorrect aligners at the Digital Dental Implant Institute. It starts with an assessment: a digital scan, a discussion of whether aligners suit your case, and the alternatives — including conventional braces — explained before anything is made.
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Clear aligners are thin, custom-made trays worn over the teeth. Each one is designed to move the teeth a small amount, and the set is changed in sequence — typically around every one to two weeks, depending on the plan your dentist prescribes.
Because they are removable, they come out for eating, drinking and cleaning. That also means they only work while they are in: most treatment plans require aligners to be worn 20–22 hours a day, and results depend heavily on that.
Some cases also need small tooth-coloured attachments bonded to certain teeth to help specific movements. Your dentist will tell you if yours does, and why, before treatment begins.
Timeframes vary from person to person. The number of aligners you need depends on the movements required — some plans use around ten, others thirty-six or more.
An examination of your teeth, gums and bite. Gum health and untreated decay are addressed first — aligners are not appropriate over an unhealthy foundation.
Photographs, X-rays where clinically indicated, and an intraoral scan instead of putty impressions.
Your dentist prescribes the tooth movements and shows you the digital plan. It is a simulation of the planned outcome, not a guarantee. You receive a written quote with item numbers.
Your aligners are fabricated by the laboratory, then worn in sequence with periodic reviews. Retainers are needed afterwards to hold the result — teeth move throughout life.
Clear aligners are not suitable for every case. Complex bite corrections and some rotations are still better managed with fixed appliances, or by referral to an orthodontist. Your dentist will say so if that applies to you.
All dental treatment carries risk, and orthodontic treatment is no exception. These are discussed with you in full — along with the option of doing nothing — before you consent to anything.
Aligner fees depend on how many aligners your case needs and how long treatment runs, so we quote after the assessment rather than before it.
You receive an itemised written quote with dental item numbers, so you can check your health fund rebate before deciding. Payment plan options can be discussed at your appointment.
Enquire NowMild relapse after earlier orthodontic treatment is one of the more common reasons adults ask about aligners. Bring any old retainers with you.
Our clinicians are registered with the Dental Board of Australia. You are welcome to visit, meet the team and ask questions before deciding on any treatment.
Book an assessment at our Gosford practice. If aligners are not the right approach for you, we will tell you that, and explain what is.
