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Here’s Part 3 of my Invisalign® journey, where I see the results of the Virtual Reality Itero Scanning software so that I can clearly see what my teeth look like now on the big screen (shock, horror!) and step by step how they should look after the full (comprehensive Invisalign® treatment).
Part of the Invisalign® process is you can see your predicted smile in virtual reality even before you begin your treatment! Amazing!
So a week after my Itero scan, which made a full 3D image of my teeth as they are now, Dr Aisha called me back in to look at the results of my ClinCheck® which is the Virtual Reality 3D modelling of my teeth on their straightening journey, from how they look now, to how they will look in the future, after wearing the Invisalign® aligners for 12 months, so that I could see my predicted smile BEFORE I began treatment and could see my future “self”!
The ability to see the movements that your teeth will go through, as well as the end result, is what many patients find attractive about Invisalign®, and it really got me fired up with excitement and keen to start!
Dr Aisha, the Principal Dentist, then reviewed my “virtual reality” teeth to check that we were both happy with the prescribed stages and treatment plan. I could clearly see my teeth in 360-degree angles and how each tooth was going to progress over the 12 months, and they even moved into my gums to give me a less gummy smile!
Once the dentist has approved this stage, she will approve the trays, and they will be manufactured in real life.
Mandi also sent me an email where I could see my teeth from all angles, which was amazing (and horrible) to see as seeing yourself, or just your teeth objectively, is definitely not for the fainthearted! Ha, I’ve never seen my teeth in 3D before, and not everyone can say that their teeth have been featured in a 3D animated movie!
You can view your own “movie” on your iPad, PC, laptop or mobile and show it to your friends and family.
I was then given an appointment time two weeks later so that I could begin my smile makeover journey! I am honestly so excited, as I’ve wanted my teeth done for a good while now!!
How long does it take to straighten your teeth with Invisalign®?
I had a number of questions to ask the dentist, and Dr Aisha answered them for me at this stage.
Me: “How long does it take for my teeth to straighten?”
Dentist: “It will take 12 months to see a real improvement in your teeth”
The sooner I start this treatment, the better!
I’ve always had full lips (luckily for me), so I wanted to make sure that my lips wouldn’t appear thinner once the teeth (or scaffolding) behind them were further back, so I asked,
Me: “Will it change the shape of my lips?”
Dentist: “No, the basic structure of your teeth will ensure that your lips are fully supported.”
Me: “Can I eat while I am wearing Invisalign®?”
Dentist: “No, please don’t, as they may break due to the strong force of your jaw chewing, and also, it’s messy to eat with them in as you have to scrub them clean afterwards as you don’t want food debris stuck in your aligners.”
Me: “OK, I won’t then!”
Me: “Is there any food that I cannot eat whilst I am having treatment with Invisalign®?”
Dentist: “You can eat all foods at meal times, but you must ensure you clean your teeth thoroughly after eating so that no food debris is lingering in your teeth when you put your aligners back in, but foods such as popcorn, curry and drinks such as tea and coffee are fine as long as you take out your aligners first, clean your teeth after eating and drinking and then place the aligners back in. They need to be in for 20-22 hours per day for them to be effective in straightening your teeth and closing up the gap in your teeth”.
Finally, I asked…
Me: “Would the braces be painful?”
Dentist: “There may be some discomfort initially as your teeth move into their new position, but if this happens, then taking low-dose painkillers will ensure you are comfortable again”.
Once the treatment plan has been approved, the Dentist will email you the images of your 3D animated video so that you can see how your teeth are positioned now and compare them to how they will be positioned during your treatment by simply clicking on the link and adding your password. The video can be paused to see each step of the journey, and you can view your teeth from many angles.
I was amazed to see my teeth in white and play with the buttons to see all the angles I could see my teeth and mouth, for example, the lower jaw (or mandible) and the upper mandible (jaw) from the left side, from the right side, from above and from below. I also clicked on the upper jaw and rotated it around.
The image was made up of two parts – white teeth and grey teeth. The white teeth imagery shows the position of your teeth as they are moving throughout their Invisalign® journey, and the grey teeth show your teeth how they start out; by the end of the journey, you can see how your teeth have progressed and in my case moved backwards into position.
Another brilliant benefit of Invisalign® aligners is that they almost “force” you into good dental hygiene!
There’s nothing like the feeling of having just brushed your teeth to make you feel all nice and zingy! When you wear the aligners, you have to take out your braces before you eat your breakfast, lunch or dinner, and then you have to brush your teeth again before putting them in, so when having your three meals per day, you have to brush your teeth three times a day which is one more time than the breakfast and before bed routine I usually follow.
I’ve recently had a flare-up in my gums due to having some food debris lodged behind an old crown, so I am glad that this regime will be in place so that I can keep on top of my oral hygiene and prevent any painful gum pain for at least the next 12 months!
Read the next exciting episode soon, in which I will actually be collecting my aligners!
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Implants, demystified.
Our fourth South Manchester Study Club session is an open evening on implants with Dr Jihad Kader — MSc Dental Implantology, trained under Buser, Zucchelli and Jovanovic.
Dr Jk takes it from the ground up: the components, the terminology, the workflow, and his own route into implants — how he started and what he wishes he’d known at the beginning.
For any dentist looking to place, or referring now and wanting to understand what happens next.
Friday 7 August · 6pm to 8pm · Verifiable CPD · Free · Food and drinks on the night
DM us the word IMPLANTS and we’ll send you the registration link.
Know a colleague who’s been circling implants for a while? Send this to them.
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📸💕Just a few of our favourite selfies from our gorgeous girlies
A little appreciation post for our lovely patients — we love seeing you feeling confident, glowing and showing off those beautiful smiles 🩷✨
Thank you for trusting us with your smile journeys and allowing us to be part of them 🥹💕
If you’re ready to love your smile as much as these girls do, drop us a DM or get in touch using the details below ✨
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👩🏽⚕️Treatment by @smiles.by.dr.aisha
We already know this one’s stopping the scroll… 👀
✨ The Ultimate Smile Makeover ✨
When @invisalign, @boutiquewhitening_ and hand-crafted composite veneers come together, the result is next level 🚀🤯
Creating the perfect foundation, enhancing every detail and designing a smile that looks completely natural, balanced and bespoke to you!
This is why it’s our most popular smile makeover package — because it’s the ultimate combination for achieving the best possible outcome 🙌🏼
Straighter. Brighter. Freshened up.
And we’ll let this transformation do the talking… because the before and after says everything 😌
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What an incredible day ✨
A huge thank you to all of our amazing patients, friends, and family who joined us for our Summer Glow Up Day and made it such a success 🫶🏼
The support, conversations, and wonderful energy throughout the day meant so much to us 💜
A special thank you to our incredible team 🥹💛
We truly couldn’t have done it without you. Your hard work, passion, and dedication brought everything together and made the day run seamlessly!
It was a beautiful day filled with connection, laughter, and celebrating what we love most about what we do!
And who knows… this might not be the last time we open our doors for something special 👀✨ Keep your eyes peeled…
Special mention to @bitofbackground & @qtboutiqueuk for supplying us with coffee on tap and our ballon arrangements ✨
Thank you again to everyone who made it a day to remember 💜
This Saturday is our Summer Glow Up Day. It sold out in days.
Every consultation slot is gone, and we can’t add more. But because so many of you asked, we’ve set aside a small number of Glow Up offers for consultations booked on another day.
That means you can still get over £1,400 off your clear aligner package, up to £800 off a same day smile makeover, plus a free 3D scan and a simulation of your new smile before you commit to anything.
Once these are claimed, that’s it. The pricing goes with them.
DM us the word GLOW and we’ll try and sort you a time that suits 🧡
✨ Invisalign, Whitening & Composite Veneers
🧑🏽⚕️ Treatment by @smiles.by.dr.aisha
Sometimes it’s not about one treatment... it’s about combining the right treatments to create the perfect smile 👌🏼
For this patient, we started with @invisalign to create the perfect foundation, followed by professional whitening and finished with composite veneers to refine the shape and complete the smile ✨
Brighter, straighter and completely natural 🙌🏼
No bulky veneers. No overdone look. Just a smile that looks like it was always meant to be this way 😍
🗓️ If you’ve been thinking about transforming your smile but aren’t sure where to start, we’ll create a treatment plan that’s completely tailored to you and your smile goals 🤝🏻
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We swapped our scrubs for aprons and headed to @foodsorcery for the ultimate team day! 👩🏻🍳🥟
We had so much fun learning to make Japanese food, finishing with the most delicious chocolate fondants, before sitting down together to enjoy everything we’d created 🥢❤️
Lots of laughs, amazing food, and even better company✨
Days like these are what it’s all about!
Huge thanks to @foodsorcery for such a brilliant experience - we had the best time!🫶🏼
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🧑🏽⚕️ Treatment by @drmmirza_
Emergency in the morning… back smiling by the afternoon 🫶🏼
Our patient came to us with a broken tooth and needed help fast ‼️
Thankfully @drmmirza_ was able to see them the very same day and restore their smile before the day was over 🙌🏼
If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, don’t wait — give us a call and we’ll do our very best to see you as soon as possible ✨
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✨ Yes... it really is possible!
When you have the right dentist 👩🏽⚕️🫶🏼
Open bites are more common than you might think—and the good news is, they’re often highly treatable!
With the right treatment plan @invisalign can gently guide your teeth into their ideal position, helping to correct the bite itself, not just straighten the teeth you see👌🏼😌
No wires. No fuss. Just a discreet, comfortable journey towards a healthier bite and a smile that looks as good as it feels✨
🏝️ Our Summer Glow Up Event on 18th July is now completely FULLY BOOKED! 💛
The response has been incredible - THANK YOU!
Due to high demand… We’ve released a very limited number of exclusive consultation appointments for those who missed out 🙈
If you’ve been thinking about transforming your smile, this is your chance!
📩 Send us a DM to reserve your exclusive appointment before they’re gone ✨
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✨Smile Makeover
👩🏽⚕️ Treatment by @smiles.by.dr.aisha
A bespoke treatment plan was designed to achieve this stunning result, combining teeth whitening, composite bonding, and porcelain crowns to enhance the shape, colour, and symmetry of the smile 🫶🏼
Every smile is unique, and sometimes the best results come from a combination of treatments tailored specifically to the patient’s needs ✨
Get in touch with our team today to book your FREE consultation 👇🏼
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A camera roll full of friendly faces, behind the scenes fun and the team that’s here to make your smile journey as comfortable as possible 🫶🏼✨
Join us at our Smile Open Day event on 18th July and meet all of our super friendly team ☺️
🔗Click the link in our bio to secure your spot!
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✨ Whitening & Composite Veneers
👩🏽⚕️Treatment by @smiles.by.dr.aisha
An incredible before & after showcasing the power of combining professional teeth whitening with composite veneers ✨
By brightening the natural teeth first and then carefully matching the composite veneers to your new shade, we can create a beautifully balanced, brighter smile with natural-looking results 🙌🏼
Thinking about transforming your smile? ✨
Our Open Day is taking place on 18th July, where we’ll be showcasing our exclusive smile makeover packages and helping patients take the first step towards their dream smile 🙌🏼
Click link in bio to book 🫶🏼
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