Invisalign®
Straighten your teeth discreetly with clear, removable aligners.
Invisalign offers a discreet and convenient way to straighten crooked, crowded or uneven teeth without traditional fixed metal braces.
Using a series of individually made clear aligners, your teeth are gradually moved towards their planned positions while treatment fits comfortably around everyday life.
At Gallions Reach Dental Clinic, our experienced Invisalign dentists will assess your teeth, discuss the smile you’d like to achieve and create a treatment plan designed around you.
Invisalign treatment at our South-East London clinic
Invisalign has become one of the world’s best-known clear aligner systems, providing adults and teenagers with a less noticeable way to straighten their teeth.
The aligners are clear, removable and custom-made for your teeth. Unlike fixed braces, you can take them out when eating and drinking and continue to brush and floss normally.
Your treatment is carefully planned from the outset, allowing you to understand how your teeth will move and what you can expect from your new smile.
Suleman’s ‘What is Invisalign?’ – VIDEO
A clear path to a straighter smile
Speak to our Experts
Talk to our patient care manager today to discuss the options available and to arrange your initial appointment.
Your Invisalign journey starts with a consultation at Gallions Reach.
We’ll assess your teeth, discuss what you’d like to change and determine whether Invisalign is suitable for you. If you decide to proceed, your treatment is digitally planned and a series of custom-made aligners is created for you.
You’ll wear your aligners for around 20–22 hours each day, moving onto the next set as directed by your dentist. Each aligner makes small, carefully planned movements until your teeth reach their intended positions.
Why choose Gallions Reach for Invisalign?
Experienced Invisalign dentists
Your treatment is planned and supervised by dentists experienced in providing Invisalign treatment.
Clear and removable
Invisalign aligners are designed to be discreet and can be removed for eating, drinking, brushing and flossing.
Treatment planned around you
Every Invisalign treatment is individually planned according to the position of your teeth and the result you want to achieve.
Modern dental technology
Digital treatment planning allows us to carefully plan the movement of your teeth throughout treatment.
Convenient South-East London location
Our Thamesmead clinic is within easy reach of Greenwich, Woolwich, Abbey Wood and Bexleyheath.
What are the benefits of Invisalign?
For many patients, one of the biggest advantages of Invisalign is being able to straighten their teeth without significantly changing the way they look or live during treatment.
Virtually invisible
The clear aligners are much less noticeable than traditional fixed metal braces, making Invisalign particularly popular with adults and teenagers who want discreet treatment.
Removable
You can remove your aligners when eating and drinking, so there are fewer restrictions on what you can eat during treatment.
Easier to maintain your oral hygiene
Because the aligners can be removed, you can continue to brush and floss your teeth normally.
Comfortable
Invisalign aligners are individually made to fit closely over your teeth, without the metal brackets and wires associated with conventional braces.
Planned around your smile
Your treatment is digitally planned before you begin, with each set of aligners designed to gradually move your teeth towards their planned positions.
Meet our Invisalign dentists
Our experienced Invisalign dentists provide clear aligner treatment for patients from across London and the South-East.
From your initial assessment and treatment planning to your final aligner and retainers, you’ll be supported by the Gallions Reach team throughout your Invisalign journey.
Suleman Gillan
Implantologist
Hyo Jae Chung
Dentist
What is Invisalign treatment?
Invisalign is a teeth straightening system that uses a series of clear, removable aligners instead of traditional brackets and wires.
Each aligner is custom-made for your teeth and gradually moves them towards their planned positions.
Who is Invisalign suitable for?
Invisalign can be used to treat many common orthodontic concerns, including crooked or crowded teeth, gaps and certain bite problems.
Whether it’s suitable for you will depend on your teeth and the type and amount of movement required. We’ll assess this during your consultation.
How does the Invisalign process work?
Following your consultation, we’ll create a personalised treatment plan and arrange for your series of Invisalign aligners to be made.
You’ll normally wear your aligners for 20–22 hours each day, changing to your next set as directed by your dentist. We’ll monitor your progress throughout treatment.
How long does Invisalign take?
Treatment time varies depending on the position of your teeth and how much movement is required.
Some relatively simple cases can be completed more quickly, while more complex treatment will take longer. We’ll give you an estimated treatment time as part of your personalised plan.
Do all dentists offer Invisalign?
Many orthodontists and dentists are trained to offer Invisalign, but not all are. Orthodontists and dentists who wish to offer Invisalign treatments must complete and pass specialised training. Our dentists at Gallions Reach have passed this training. Be sure to check these details before proceeding with any dentist offering Invisalign.
How long will the effects of the treatment last?
Once you have completed the treatment sets, the results from months of wearing Invisalign aligners are designed to last a lifetime. Speak to us if you have any concerns about the longevity of this treatment.
Can I eat normally with Invisalign?
Yes. Because your aligners are removable, you take them out when eating and drinking and can generally continue to enjoy your normal diet.
You’ll need to clean your teeth before replacing your aligners.
Is Invisalign painful?
You may experience some pressure or mild discomfort when you first start wearing a new set of aligners. This is normally temporary and is a sign that the aligners are moving your teeth.
Will I need retainers after Invisalign?
Yes. Once your Invisalign treatment is complete, retainers are important to help maintain the new position of your teeth.
Your dentist will explain which retainers you need and how frequently they should be worn.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Invisalign?
Yes. Gallions Reach also offers fixed clear braces, which can provide a more cost-effective way to straighten teeth discreetly.
The best option will depend on your teeth, lifestyle, treatment requirements and budget. We’ll explain the alternatives during your consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Invisalign treatment in South-East London
If you’d like straighter teeth but don’t want traditional metal braces, Invisalign could provide the discreet, removable solution you’re looking for.
Gallions Reach Dental Clinic is based in Thamesmead, conveniently located for patients from Greenwich, Woolwich, Abbey Wood, Bexleyheath and the surrounding areas.
You don’t need to know whether Invisalign is right for you before you visit us. We’ll assess your teeth, discuss what you’d like to achieve and explain the treatment options available.