Invisalign® & Clear Aligners

Clear aligners are an orthodontic treatment that moves teeth into a planned position using a staged series of removable trays rather than fixed brackets and wires.
At CFS Dental, clear aligners sit alongside braces, expanders, Myobrace, and myofunctional therapy as one of several ways we can approach orthodontic treatment. Which one we recommend depends on what needs to move, how far it needs to move, and your age and oral health.
Dr Marian Boulos has a particular interest in orthodontics and dentofacial growth, so your assessment looks at the whole picture rather than the appearance of your front teeth alone.

Each tray is made to fit your teeth at a specific stage of treatment and applies gentle, controlled pressure to move them a small amount. You move through the series in order, and your teeth follow the planned path.
Your trays are made from detailed records of your mouth, including photographs, diagnostic X-rays, a digital scan and a full clinical assessment.
Depending on what your treatment needs are, we may recommend small tooth-coloured attachments bonded to some teeth to help guide particular movements, or minor reshaping between teeth to create room. Attachments are removed once treatment is finished.

Both treatments move teeth. They suit different situations and different people.

The right choice is the one that achieves the result for your teeth. At your consultation, we’ll assess your individual needs and advise which option is best suited to you.

Clear aligners can be an option for children, teenagers, and adults. CFS Dental has been using clear aligners with children and teenagers for several years, and what we recommend depends on how the jaw is developing and what needs to move.

Adults often ask about clear aligners because the trays are discreet at work and in social settings, and because treatment fits around everyday life without changing what they eat.
For teenagers, clear aligners may appeal to families looking for a removable option that comes out for eating, drinking, and cleaning. Because aligners only work while they are being worn, we’ll talk openly with you about whether that is realistic before treatment starts.

For younger children, we assess growth and development first. Clear aligners are one of the options we consider alongside expanders, Myobrace, and myofunctional therapy, and we’ll explain which approach we are recommending and why.