Invisalign Lite is one of the treatments offered by Invisalign. It provides mild to moderate teeth straightening, meaning it costs a little less than the full treatment. But what exactly does Invisalign Lite cost in the UK, and what else makes it different to the other types of treatment?
Features of Invisalign Lite include:
- Almost invisible aligner trays which fit over the teeth
- Aligners changed every two weeks
- Total treatment time of around seven months
- Suitable for mild and some moderate tooth alignment problems
- Trays can be removed for eating and cleaning
Keep reading to find out more about prices and what kind of results to expect. We also look at some real user reviews to discover what people thought of their Invisalign Lite experience. We hope this helps you decide whether this treatment is right for you.Did you know?
Invisalign Lite is a great choice if you need minor teeth straightening and you don’t want fixed metal braces. Clear aligners are almost invisible and work just as well as traditional braces in the majority of cases.
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How do Invisalign “invisible braces” work?
The removable aligner tray system from Invisalign offers a way to straighten teeth without the need for fixed brackets and wires. The aligners apply pressure to your teeth in a carefully planned way to move them into the desired position.
You’ll need to change your aligners every two weeks, and step by step you’ll notice a difference in your smile. You’ll have an appointment every 4-8 weeks with your dentist so they can check your progress and provide you with your next sets of aligners. The total length of your treatment will depend on how much correction your teeth require.
Your dentist will plan your treatment after doing a detailed examination of your mouth, including x-rays and mouth scans. They use special software to show you what your teeth should look like following treatment, then the aligners are 3D-printed to precisely fit your teeth.
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One big benefit of invisible braces is they can be removed for 2-4 hours per day. This is partly to allow time for eating and cleaning, but it also means you can take them out for important meetings or big events. Removable braces allow you to brush and floss your teeth just as you would normally.
Aligners must be removed for eating and drinking anything except water, and you need to clean your teeth and aligners before replacing them. So although you have the freedom to eat and drink what you like (which you don’t get with fixed braces), the constant cleaning can be quite an inconvenience.
You can read more about Invisalign and other aligner brands in our detailed guide.
What is Invisalign Lite?
Invisalign offers four different treatment types with its clear aligner trays for UK patients:
- Full: The original Invisalign product which corrects a wide range of alignment problems and takes 12-18 months
- Teen: Similar to the Full version but with several features suited specifically to teenagers
- i7: A three-month treatment with just seven aligners to treat mild cases
- Lite: A solution for relatively simple cases which takes around seven months
In this article we will focus on Invisalign Lite. Think of this as an in-between option for people whose problem is too complex for i7 but doesn’t require the full 12-18 month treatment.
Whichever type of Invisalign treatment you’re considering, you can use Invisalign’s free Smile Assessment tool to check whether you’re a suitable candidate. Around 90% of orthodontic cases can be treated with invisible braces. Just enter a few details and you can quickly find out whether you’re one them.