Invisalign

Do you have teeth that are crowded or crooked and more difficult to keep clean? Are you concerned with your smile? Or is it that your teeth don’t align correctly when you bite? Poorly aligned teeth can contribute to jaw joint problems (TMJ), accelerated wear of teeth and airway problems, which can lead to poor sleep and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.

In addition to a healthier, straighter smile and a full, beautiful facial profile, our patients enjoy improved self-esteem and better function of their smile as a whole. You may be surprised at how well orthodontic care can improve your quality of life once you’re able to relax, smile and laugh around other people without feeling the need to hide your teeth.

Our team recommends an orthodontic assessment as early as age seven. By identifying early airway problems such as poor tongue position, enlarged tonsils and adenoids and early non-nutritive habits such as thumb sucking, our team can intercept and correct the underlying disorder leading to the jaw imbalance and crooked teeth. Early treatment can often prevent the need for extraction of teeth due to our abilities to modify the underlying bone and create more room for the teeth. In doing so we can often enhance the profile by avoiding the damaging effects of extraction orthodontics.

If you’re looking for an orthodontic treatment in Perth, you have found your home at Claremont Dental. At your initial appointment Dr Dominic Etheridge will take diagnostic records, give you a referral for bulk-billed x-rays and discuss how orthodontics may work for you. A few weeks later you will have a second appointment with a treatment planning presentation to discuss your orthodontic options. While we treat patients of all ages, the earlier a problem is identified the easier it is to correct

We also offer orthopaedics (growth modification), generally before the adolescent growth spurt, and if needed, orthodontics whereby braces are used to straighten the teeth and enhance your facial profile.

Have you been wondering if Invisalign treatment might be suitable for you? People everywhere are beginning to experience the benefits of Invisalign treatment. Here’s why people just like you are choosing Invisalign over traditional braces:

• With Invisalign you can have a straighter, healthier smile without all the noticeable wires and brackets of traditional braces.
• Invisalign helps improve your overall oral health by making it easier to brush and floss, while also maintaining the proper tooth structure.
• You don’t need to change anything about your current lifestyle! With Invisalign you can continue participating in day-to-day activities without changing a thing. Invisalign is great for professionals, athletes, brides and parents.
• Office visits and check-ups are easy, quick and painless. Fewer appointments are required throughout your entire treatment.

This is our most commonly asked question. With traditional braces, treatment times can take between 18 and 30 months. But with an Invisalign treatment, it may only take between nine and 15 months – that’s almost half the time!

When you begin your Invisalign treatment you will receive several sets of custom fit aligners. Each set of aligners is worn for only two weeks. After two weeks you can switch your aligners with the next set. Over time you will notice changes in the alignment of your teeth, and in just a few months you will have a straighter, healthier smile!

Book a consultation with Dr Dominic Etheridge to discuss everything about Invisalign and see if it can help you! If you would like to take the next step, we book an appointment with our Oral Health Therapists to take a 3D scan, photos and an x-ray. These records will then be submitted to Invisalign so they can prepare a treatment plan. Usually within a week Invisalign will provide a treatment simulation called a Clincheck and you will be able to view the stages and possible end result of your treatment. We will also include a detailed treatment quote. To continue the process we book a second appointment with Dominic to discuss your Clincheck, treatment options, costs and payment plans. To go ahead with Invisalign you pay a 50% deposit and we order your aligners. A few weeks later you can start your journey to straight teeth with your first set of aligners!

The cost of Invisalign varies depending on the existing alignment of your teeth. Simple cases can start from $4500 and more complex cases with lots of aligners can cost up to $9000. To help ease the cost of straightening your teeth we do offer 6 months interest free with ZIP money.

Everyone is different and the time it takes to straighten your teeth depends on your starting and finishing points! Lots of aligners will take longer than a few months, but if you keep your teeth clean and healthy, and wear your aligners as much as possible you can shorten the time it takes. Your dentist will let you know how often you can change your aligners, generally it’s between 1 to 2 weeks.

If you have orthodontic cover with your health fund you may be eligible to claim on your receipt. Most funds have a lifetime orthodontic limit as well as an annual limit and payment options can differ. Some health funds will pay through the HICAPS machine at the office while others only pay upon receipt. Please check if you have cover (a waiting period can apply) and how your cover works.