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ORTHODONTICS · PATIENT GUIDE
How treatment is planned, how aligners fit into daily life, and what to ask at your consultation.
THE IDEA
Invisalign uses a series of custom, removable aligners to gradually move teeth. Digital scans help plan the sequence of movements.
You progress through the trays on the schedule prescribed by your orthodontist, with reviews to monitor your teeth and bite.
Aligners may address crowding, gaps and certain bite problems. More complex concerns can require a different approach.
An assessment is the starting point—not the appearance of the aligners alone.
REAL CLINIC CASE
Before-and-after photographs from an Invisalign case at Dr. Shouku Dental Clinic.
Drag the divider to compare the photographs.
Individual results vary. Your orthodontist will assess your teeth and bite to plan your treatment.
YOUR TREATMENT JOURNEY
Discuss your concerns and assess your teeth, gums and bite.
Scans help map the proposed movements and explain the treatment plan.
Wear each set as prescribed and attend progress appointments.
After active treatment, follow your orthodontist’s retainer plan to help maintain the position of your teeth.
EVERYDAY ROUTINE
Follow your prescribed daily wear time and tray-change schedule. Tell your orthodontist if a tray does not fit as expected.
Remove aligners for food and drinks other than plain water. Clean your teeth before putting them back in.
Clean aligners as instructed, avoid hot water and store them in their case when they are out of your mouth.
COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS
Aligners are removable and discreet. Fixed braces stay attached throughout treatment and may suit different or more complex needs.
Daily routine, clinical suitability and your preferences all influence the choice.
Treatment length varies with the movements needed and how treatment progresses.
Ask for your expected timeline, review schedule, retention plan and written quote at your consultation.
Remove them before eating or drinking anything other than plain water, and clean your teeth before reinserting them.
No. Your orthodontist will assess suitability and discuss fixed braces or other options where appropriate.
Retention is part of the plan. Follow the retainer instructions given by your orthodontist and attend recommended reviews.
KEEP EXPLORING
Visit Dr. Shouku Dental & Implant Clinic at Al Ghazal Mall, Al Bada’a, Dubai, for a personalised assessment and treatment plan.