Who may be considered for clear aligners
Clear aligners can treat many spacing, crowding and bite concerns, but complexity varies. A clinical examination is important because gum health, tooth movement, missing teeth, restorations and bite relationships can affect the plan.
Attachments and other treatment tools
Small tooth-coloured attachments, elastics, interproximal reduction or other techniques may be used to help guide movement. Ask what your plan is expected to involve rather than assuming trays alone will do everything.
What refinements mean
Refinement trays are additional aligners used when more movement is needed after the initial series. Ask whether refinements are included in the quoted treatment and how progress is evaluated.
Retention is part of orthodontic treatment
Teeth can shift after active treatment. Retainers are commonly used to help maintain the result. Ask what type of retainer is recommended, how long it should be worn and what replacement costs may apply.
Questions to ask an Invisalign provider in London
Ask how your case is being diagnosed, how often you will be monitored, what happens if trays stop tracking, whether refinements and retainers are included and how emergencies such as lost attachments are handled.
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