Treatments · Ilkley, West Yorkshire
Invisalign® Clear Aligners in Ilkley
Invisalign® in Ilkley with Dr Naeem Ashfaq. Clear, removable aligners straighten crooked, crowded or gapped teeth discreetly, with your treatment planned from a 3D scan so you can see the expected result before you start.
- Appliance
- Clear, removable aligners
- Wear time
- Around 20 to 22 hours a day
- Treatment length
- Depends on your case
- Check-ups
- Every few weeks
What is Invisalign®?
Invisalign® is a brand of clear aligner treatment, sometimes called invisible braces. Instead of brackets and wires, it uses a series of thin, custom-made plastic trays that gradually move your teeth into a planned position.
Each set of aligners is worn for around 20 to 22 hours a day and changed every week or two. Dr Naeem plans every stage from a 3D digital scan of your teeth, and you can see a preview of how your teeth are expected to move before treatment begins.
Invisalign® can be used on its own, or as the first step of a smile makeover, straightening teeth before whitening or composite bonding for a more natural result.
Invisalign® can help with
- Crowded or overlapping teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Some overbites, underbites and crossbites
- Protruding front teeth (overjet), in suitable cases
- Teeth that have moved since wearing braces
- Straightening before bonding or veneers
Why patients choose it
Straighter teeth that fit around
your life
- 01
Discreet
Clear aligners are difficult to notice, so most people will not know you are wearing them.
- 02
Removable
Take them out to eat, drink, brush and floss, with no food restrictions.
- 03
Comfortable
Smooth aligners with no brackets or wires.
- 04
Planned digitally
See how your teeth are expected to move before treatment starts.
Is it right for you?
Who Invisalign® suits
It may be right for you if
- You have mild to moderate crowding, spacing or bite problems
- You are willing to wear aligners for around 20 to 22 hours a day
- Your teeth and gums are healthy
- You are happy to wear retainers long term to keep your results
It may not be right for you if
- You have a very complex bite problem that may need fixed braces or specialist care
- You have active gum disease or decay that needs treating first
- You are unlikely to wear the aligners for the recommended time
Your treatment journey
How Invisalign® treatment works
- Step 01
Consultation and 3D scan
We discuss your goals and take a 3D digital scan of your teeth, with no messy impressions.
- Step 02
Your digital plan
Dr Naeem maps out each stage and shows you a preview of the expected result.
- Step 03
Wearing your aligners
You change to a new set every week or two, with check-ups every few weeks.
- Step 04
Refinements
If needed, a few extra aligners fine-tune the final position.
- Step 05
Retainers
Retainers hold your teeth in their new position once treatment is complete.
Cost
How much does Invisalign® cost
in Ilkley?
The cost of Invisalign® depends on how much your teeth need to move and how long treatment takes. Your 3D scan and digital plan let us give you an accurate, written price before you commit.
What affects the cost
- How far your teeth need to move
- The number of aligners and length of treatment
- Whether refinements are needed
- Retainers and any follow-on treatment such as bonding
- ConsultationFree
- Invisalign® treatmentFrom £790
- RetainersFrom £300
- Whitening at the end of treatmentFrom £295
Guide prices. Your exact cost is confirmed in a written treatment plan. Interest-free finance options are available for up to 12 months. Longer-term finance options are available on request.
See fees & financeCompare your options
Invisalign® vs fixed braces vs composite
bonding
| Feature | Invisalign® | Fixed braces | Composite bonding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moves teeth | Yes | Yes | No, reshapes only |
| Visibility | Nearly invisible | Visible brackets and wires | Not applicable |
| Removable | Yes | No | Not applicable |
| Eating and cleaning | Remove to eat and brush | Food restrictions, harder to clean | No change |
| Retainers needed | Yes | Yes | No |
Before
AfterCase study
Invisalign® case study
Our patient came to see Dr Naeem because she was unhappy with the spacing between her teeth and wanted to close the gaps. Invisalign® clear aligners gradually brought her teeth together, and she finished her treatment with teeth whitening for a brighter smile.
Her treatment took six months, with five appointments.
“I never liked my teeth because of the spaces, but now I feel so much more confident.”
Shown with the patient’s consent. Results vary from person to person.
See more resultsRisks and recovery
What to be aware of
- Pressure or tenderness for a day or two when you change aligners
- Slight changes to your speech for the first few days
- Results depend on wearing your aligners as advised
- Teeth can move back without retainers
- Small tooth-coloured attachments may be needed on some teeth
Aftercare
Looking after your results
- Wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day
- Remove them to eat and to drink anything other than water
- Brush before putting your aligners back in
- Clean your aligners daily as advised
- Wear your retainers as instructed after treatment
Questions
Invisalign® FAQs
Can’t see your question here? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Ask a questionIt depends on how much your teeth need to move. Minor cases can take a few months, while more complex cases take longer. You will receive an estimated timescale with your digital plan.
The cost depends on the complexity of your case. Guide prices are shown above, and your exact price is confirmed after your 3D scan.
You may feel some pressure for a day or two when you start a new set of aligners. This is normal and a sign that the aligners are working.
Aligners should be removed to eat and to drink anything other than water. Brush your teeth before putting them back in.
Clear aligners are very discreet. Most people will not notice them unless you tell them.
Yes. Teeth naturally tend to drift after straightening, so wearing retainers as advised is the key to keeping your results.
Some overbites and protruding front teeth can be improved with Invisalign®. Dr Naeem will assess your bite and tell you honestly whether aligners are the right option.
Both can straighten teeth well. Invisalign® is more discreet and removable, while fixed braces may suit some complex cases better. We will recommend what suits your teeth.
Visiting us
Invisalign® near Ilkley
Dr Naeem provides Invisalign® at Regent Dental, 2a Regent Road, Ilkley, LS29 9EA. Patients travel to see him from across Wharfedale and West Yorkshire.
Ilkley station is on the Wharfedale line, with direct trains from Leeds and Bradford. There is limited parking outside the practice.
Patients visit us from
- Otley
- Burley-in-Wharfedale
- Menston
- Addingham
- Skipton
- Keighley
- Shipley
- Bradford
- Leeds
- Harrogate
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