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    Invisalign for Children in Bournemouth

    We offer Invisalign for children (as young as six years old) in Bournemouth here at Dental on the Banks with our friendly, specialist team. Invisalign is the modern, discreet and comfortable way to straighten teeth – using a series of clear trays worn on the teeth. As they are clear, they are virtually invisible when worn and your child can take them out of their mouth whenever they go to eat, drink or brush their teeth. This makes them a great way to fit into any lifestyle while working to perfectly straighten your child’s teeth and also correct bite function and jaw misalignment too!


    Some parents have expressed frustration at the length of time NHS waitlists take for braces / orthodontic work for their children – especially as their teeth and smile can affect their confidence. Due to this, many parents come to us for Invisalign for their children, here in our custom-built clinic in Bournemouth (on the Canford Cliffs high street). We are proud to offer all of our patients a premium experience at the dentist; with modern touches such as ceiling mounted TVs to watch during treatment, comfortable treatment rooms and waiting areas, complimentary teas and coffees and our signature Diptyque fragrances throughout. There is no ‘traditional dentist smell’ or overly cold and clinical feeling when you choose Dental on the Banks.

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    Both of our Invisalign Orthodontic specialists, Dr. Ramtin and Dr. Damon, have officially been ranked by Invisalign as among the top 300 specialists in the world. As such, your child receives world class care and experience when they have the Invisalign treatment with them. To ensure not only perfect results but also perfect aftercare for your child, they are also provided with complimentary bonded / fixed retainers after their treatment too. These are thin strips of metal placed out of sight behind the teeth and are regarded as the gold standard of straight tooth retention for life. Note that not all dental clinics can offer these as they are a treatment sensitive technique; but we include them as complimentary for all of our Invisalign patients.

    Invisalign for Children in Bournemouth

    If you are interested in Invisalign for your child, we would love to help here at Dental on the Banks. You can click / tap here to book in for a FREE online consultation with our team to get started. With this you can get all of your questions answered and discuss interest free payment plans too – as little as £70 per month plans are available. After this then we would arrange for you and your child to come into the clinic to get them started on their journey to straight teeth with the clear and comfortable Invisalign system with our Invisalign Orthodontic Specialists.

    Difference Between Invisalign and Fixed Braces

    Wondering if there is a difference between Invisalign and fixed braces? There are many differences between the two and that is why we are such huge fans of Invisalign in Bournemouth here at Dental on the Banks. Read on below to learn about the main differences between Invisalign and fixed braces – also known as ‘fixed braces’.


    Placement
    As you may know, the Invisalign trays are fully removable which means you can take them out whenever you want. Fixed braces are the complete opposite as like the name suggests, they are affixed to your teeth and can only be removed once your teeth straightening treatment is fully completed.


    Hygiene
    You can still brush and floss your teeth as normal with Invisalign because you take them out so they are not in the way when doing these things. Fixed braces present more of a challenge in that you have to work around the wires and brackets and therefore often need additional tools such as interdental floss, specialised tooth floss and more.


    Eating and Drinking
    There are no limits or restrictions to keep in mind when it comes to having Invisalign and eating and drinking. This is again because you take your Invisalign out of your mouth to eat and drink. More caution needs to be exercised with fixed braces as it can be often advised to avoid certain foods that may break or snap wires or even get intertwined in them.


    Lifestyle
    One of the things we love most about Invisalign is that the trays are clear and discreet. Like their name suggests (a combination of the words ‘invisible’ and ‘align’), they are practically invisible. On the other hand, fixed braces showcase their metal wires and brackets and even the clear version (ceramic brackets) are not fully invisible and are somewhat blocky.


    Time
    While treatment times will always depend on a case by case basis, some Invisalign cases can be complete in as little as three months. Treatment times can be relatively short with fixed braces too as some cases here can be complete in between six to twelve months. But overall Invisalign always seems to be a more time efficient solution to teeth straightening.

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    Difference Between Invisalign and Fixed Braces
    As you can see, the many differences tip the scales in favour of Invisalign when it comes to the areas of placement, hygiene, eating and drinking habits, lifestyle and even the duration of treatment. We are a Diamond II provider of Invisalign as we have helped hundreds and hundreds of patients to straighten their smiles with them. You can click / tap here to book a FREE online Invisalign consultation with our team!

    Am I Suitable for Invisalign?

    Are you interested in straightening your teeth with Invisalign and wondering “Am I suitable for Invisalign?” The good news is, the vast majority of teeth straightening cases are suitable for Invisalign and in more good news, we are a Diamond II provider of Invisalign and have helped hundreds and hundreds of patients to successfully straighten their teeth with them.


    Both Dr. Ramtin and Dr. Damon are our orthodontic (teeth straightening) specialists here at Dental on the Banks. They are also officially recognised by Invisalign as among the top 300 Invisalign specialists in the world! On top of that, they also educate other orthodontists and dental professionals about the Invisalign system through their Aliners ‘The Complete Aligner Programme’. So when you choose us here at Dental on the Banks for Invisalign, you can be assured that you are in the best of hands with the world class care and attention that they bring to your smile.


    In some cases Invisalign can be completed in as little as three months. The innovative technology and application of the clear aligner system means that they work quickly, efficiently and comfortably. As you can remove them whenever you want, you can still continue to eat and drink all of your favourite things and brush and floss your teeth as normal too – they work seamlessly with your lifestyle. You can start with a FREE online consultation at a time and date that suits you (click / tap here to book), you come to us to initially get your custom made Invisalign fitted and then you change the tray every week from the comfort of your own home going forward!

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    While straight teeth with Invisalign is a fantastic improvement to the aesthetic of your smile (and we can also use them to help correct both your bite and jaw function); we also include more for our Invisalign patients. After your Invisalign treatment is finished, we complete complimentary tooth contouring / shaping for you and also give you a home teeth whitening kit (with custom made moulds for your mouth) to brighten, lighten and whiten your teeth in only two weeks! We make sure you have a smile that you are confident to show off.


    Am I Suitable for Invisalign

    To get all of your questions and queries answered, click / tap here to start with a FREE online Invisalign consultation with our team! You can also discuss our manageable monthly payment plans if you wish to start today and take months to pay – with plans starting from only £70 per month!