A clear assessment
A full assessment, photographs and a digital scan, so you can decide with all the facts in front of you. Healthy gums come first: if there is any sign of gum disease, we stabilise it before moving a single tooth.
Clear Aligners
Invisalign®, a straighter smile, almost invisibly
A discreet, removable way to straighten your teeth. We plan every case digitally, so you can see a 3D simulation of your expected result before you wear a single aligner.
The Treatment
Straightening without the wires
Invisalign uses a series of custom-made, clear aligners that fit snugly over your teeth and nudge them into place a fraction of a millimetre at a time. You move to a new set roughly every one to two weeks, and because the aligners lift out, you eat, brush and floss just as you do now.
Most people won’t even notice you’re wearing them. That’s a big part of why Invisalign has become so popular with professionals, couples getting married, and anyone who fancies a straighter smile without a mouthful of metal.
Every Invisalign plan starts with a consultation and digital scan at 80 Hutcheson Street in Merchant City, a couple of minutes on foot from Argyle Street and Queen Street stations and the St Enoch subway. We map out the full journey of your teeth on screen, so you can see a 3D simulation of your expected result before you decide anything. Patients come to us from all over Glasgow, from the West End to the Southside, for treatment that fits around a busy life.
Because we are open day and night, every day, aligner consultations, fittings and six to eight week check-ins can happen around shift patterns, hospitality rotas and hospital hours, not just nine to five.
Invisalign is planned care. If you have dental pain or swelling, call us first, day or night.
Is This You?
Crowded, crooked, or gappy teeth getting you down?
Crooked and crowded teeth aren’t just about looks. They’re harder to keep clean, which can mean more decay and gum trouble down the line, and gaps can affect how you bite and speak. Many adults assume it’s too late to do anything about it. It isn’t.
Invisalign straightens teeth discreetly with clear, removable aligners, and we show you a 3D simulation of your expected result before you start. Patients come to us from right across Glasgow to straighten up without anyone noticing.
Why Patients Choose It
What to expect from your plan
3D outcome simulation
You see a 3D simulation of your expected result and a clear timeline before treatment begins.
Removable and discreet
Clear aligners you take out to eat, brush and floss, so treatment fits around your day.
Retainers to finish
We fit retainers at the end to protect all that work and help keep your new smile in place.
How It Works
Your Invisalign journey, step by step
01
Consultation & scan
We assess your smile and take a quick, comfortable digital 3D scan. No messy impressions.
02
See your new smile
We walk you through your 3D digital plan and confirm your timeline and fee.
03
Wear your aligners
Collect your custom aligners and work through each set, with a brief check-in every 6 to 8 weeks.
04
Reveal & protect
Finish your treatment and we fit retainers to keep your straighter smile right where it should be.
Aftercare
Getting the most from your aligners
Invisalign works because you wear it. Here is what to expect day to day and how to keep things on track between visits.
Wearing your aligners
- Wear each set 20 to 22 hours a day, every day. The result depends on this more than anything else.
- Move to a new set roughly each week, as we direct.
- Take them out only to eat and to drink anything other than water.
- Brush your teeth before the aligners go back in.
- Mild pressure for a day or two with each new set is normal and means they are working.
- A brief lisp at first is common and settles within a few days.
Keeping them clean
- Rinse the aligners whenever you take them out.
- Clean them with a soft brush and cool water, never hot water, which can warp them.
- Only water passes your lips while they are in. Tea, coffee and fizzy drinks can stain and damage them.
- Keep brushing and flossing as normal, so nothing gets trapped against your teeth.
After treatment
- Retainers are worn nightly over the long term to hold your new smile in place.
- Teeth naturally drift over a lifetime, so retainers are part of keeping the result.
- A fixed bonded retainer behind the teeth is an option we can talk through if you would rather not rely on a removable one.
- Once the aligners come off, some patients finish with whitening or a little edge bonding to tidy chipped or worn edges. Both are easy to plan on freshly straightened teeth.
Honest considerations
What to weigh up before you start
The result depends on you wearing the aligners most of the day, every day. If they sit in a drawer, the teeth do not move.
Small tooth-coloured attachments may be bonded onto some teeth to help them move. They are faintly visible up close and are removed at the end of treatment.
Where space is tight, a tiny, conservative amount of enamel may be smoothed between some teeth to let them sit properly. This is known as interproximal reduction, or IPR.
Mild discomfort with each new set and a brief lisp at the start are both normal and settle quickly.
The most complex bite or jaw cases may be better suited to fixed braces. If that is true for you, we will say so at the consultation.
Retainers are a long-term commitment. Keeping a straight smile means wearing them nightly for the long run.
Fees
Clear on cost, before you commit
Invisalign is priced case by case, because the fee depends on how far your teeth need to move, how many aligners that takes, and whether attachments or refinements are part of your plan. We do not quote a one-size figure up front.
After your consultation you get a clear, written treatment plan with the full cost set out, and time to think it over. Nothing starts until you say so.
Common Questions
Invisalign questions, answered
How much does Invisalign cost?
Every mouth is different, so the honest answer is that it depends on you: how many teeth need to move and how far, how many aligners the plan takes, and whether attachments, refinements or finishing touches such as whitening are part of the picture. At your consultation the dentist will go through your options and the cost of each, and you will get a written, itemised quote before anything is agreed. Nothing goes ahead until you are happy.
How long does treatment take?
Most cases finish in 6 to 18 months, depending on how much movement is needed. Minor corrections can be done in as little as 3 to 4 months, and your treatment plan gives you a clear timeline before you begin.
How soon will I see my teeth moving?
It varies with your starting point, but many people notice early changes within the first two to three months, often in the front teeth. Your check-ins track progress against your 3D plan, so you will know things are on course even before it is obvious in the mirror.
Is Invisalign painful?
The aligners are smooth and custom-fitted, so they are generally more comfortable than fixed braces. You might feel a little pressure for a day or two each time you move to a new set, which just means the treatment is doing its job.
Can I wear Invisalign only at night?
No. Aligners only move teeth while they are in, and each set is designed around 20 to 22 hours of wear a day. Night-only wear leaves the teeth lagging behind the plan, so the trays stop fitting and treatment stalls. If all-day wear is not realistic for you, say so at the consultation and we will talk through what is.
Can I see my results before I commit?
Yes. At your consultation we show you a 3D simulation of your expected result, so you know what your plan is working towards before you go ahead. It is a detailed projection rather than a guarantee, and your dentist will explain how closely your case is likely to follow it.
What if my teeth need fine-tuning at the end?
That is common, and nothing to worry about. Teeth do not always track exactly as the plan predicts, so many cases finish with a short series of refinement aligners to perfect the detail. Your dentist reviews progress at every check-in, and any refinements are discussed with you as part of the plan rather than sprung on you at the end.
Am I a suitable candidate for Invisalign?
Many adults are, especially for crowding, gaps and mild to moderate bite issues, and older teenagers can be suitable once all the adult teeth are through. Gums also need to be healthy before any tooth is moved, so if there is gum trouble we treat that first. The best way to know is a consultation and scan, where we assess your teeth and gums and show you on screen what is realistic. If something else would suit you better, we will tell you and explain why.
How does Invisalign compare with fixed braces?
Invisalign is clear and removable, so most people will not notice you are wearing it and you take it out to eat, brush and floss. Fixed braces are stuck on for the duration. Aligners suit a lot of cases, but the most complex bite or jaw problems can sometimes be handled better with braces. At your consultation we will set out which one fits your teeth, and why.
Will I have to wear a retainer forever?
In effect, yes, but only at night. Teeth drift over a lifetime, so a nightly retainer is what holds your straighter smile in place long after treatment finishes. A fixed bonded retainer behind the teeth is also an option if you would prefer not to rely on a removable one.
Can I eat and drink with the aligners in?
Take them out to eat, and to drink anything other than water. Tea, coffee and fizzy drinks can stain or damage the aligners and trap sugar against your teeth. Plain water is fine while they are in. Always brush before you put them back.
Will Invisalign affect my speech?
Some people notice a slight lisp for the first day or two while the tongue gets used to the aligners. It settles quickly for almost everyone, and most patients are talking normally well before their next check-in.
What are the attachments, and will people see them?
Attachments are small tooth-coloured bumps bonded onto some teeth to give the aligners something to grip, which helps certain movements. They are shaded to blend in and are only faintly visible up close. They are removed at the end of treatment.
Can I whiten my teeth after Invisalign?
Yes, and a lot of patients do exactly that. With the teeth freshly straightened, whitening is a natural next step to finish things off. We can talk through your options at the practice once your aligners are done.
What happens if I lose or break an aligner?
Let us know as soon as you can. Depending on where you are in the series, we will usually have you wear your previous set or move to the next one while we sort a replacement, so your progress is not lost. Keep hold of your most recent set until we have spoken to you.
Something hurts mid-treatment and it is late. What should I do?
First take the aligner out and see whether the pain eases. Mild pressure for a day or two with a new set is normal, but pain that keeps you awake, a swollen face or gum, or a tooth that suddenly hurts to bite on is not an aligner problem and needs looking at. Rinse with warm salty water, take the pain relief you would normally use, and call us at any hour, day or night. We will tell you what to do next and book you in if you need to be seen.
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