Invisalign in Larkfield, Kent
The world's most popular clear aligner system — straighten your smile gradually and comfortably, without the brackets, wires, or food restrictions of traditional braces.
What is Invisalign?
Clear aligners, custom-made for you
Invisalign is a system of clear, removable dental aligners made from smooth, BPA-free plastic. Each aligner in the series is slightly different from the last, gently guiding your teeth towards their final, corrected positions step by step. You wear each set for around one to two weeks before moving on to the next, visiting us periodically so we can monitor your progress.
The aligners are made using advanced 3D scanning technology — we take a digital scan of your teeth, with no messy impressions needed, which is used to map out the precise movements required and produce your custom aligner series. Before treatment even begins, you'll see a digital preview of what your final result is expected to look like.
Invisalign can treat a wide range of orthodontic issues, including crowding, spacing, overbite, underbite, crossbite, and open bite — making it suitable for far more patients than many people realise.
Is Invisalign right for you? →
Is it right for you?
When is Invisalign the right choice?
Invisalign may be ideal for you if any of the following sound familiar.
Discreet by design
The aligners are virtually invisible when worn, so you can straighten your teeth without anyone noticing.
Adults & teenagers alike
A comfortable option if you'd find traditional braces socially or professionally difficult.
Fits around your life
Remove your aligners for meals, drinks and important occasions — with no restrictions.
Crowding, spacing & bite issues
Suitable for mild to moderate crowding, spacing, or bite problems.
Relapse after past treatment
Ideal if you've had orthodontic treatment before but your teeth have shifted back.
Ahead of cosmetic work
A great first step if you're planning further cosmetic dental treatment.
More complex cases, too
Invisalign technology has advanced significantly — many cases once thought to need braces can now be treated with aligners.
At your consultation, we'll assess your suitability for Invisalign. If your case is better suited to fixed braces or specialist orthodontic treatment, we'll help arrange a referral.
How it works
Your Invisalign journey
Mild cases may be complete in as little as three to six months; moderate cases typically take nine to eighteen months. Here's how the process works from start to finish.
Consultation
We examine your teeth, take a digital scan, and discuss your goals — confirming suitability and giving an initial indication of length and cost.
ClinCheck & planning
Your scan creates a detailed digital treatment plan, showing the movement of every tooth and your predicted final result.
Aligner production
Your custom aligner series is manufactured and delivered to our practice.
Fitting
We fit small tooth-coloured attachments if required, and issue your first sets of aligners with full instructions.
Wearing your aligners
Worn for 20–22 hours a day, removed only to eat, drink anything other than water, and brush your teeth.
Progress appointments
You'll visit us every six to eight weeks so we can check progress, make refinements, and issue your next aligners.
Retention
A retainer keeps your teeth in their new positions — critical, since without it teeth naturally drift back over time.
Retention is a critical part of the process — without it, teeth will naturally drift back over time. We'll keep you fully informed at every stage, from your first scan to your final retainer fitting.
Aftercare
Looking after your teeth during and after Invisalign
Invisalign is one of the most hygiene-friendly orthodontic options because the aligners are fully removable. Here's how to get the best from your treatment:
- ✓ Wear your aligners for 20–22 hours per day — the more consistently you wear them, the more predictable your results.
- ✓ Always remove aligners before eating or drinking anything other than cold water — hot drinks can warp the plastic.
- ✓ Brush and floss before putting aligners back in after meals — trapped food creates an ideal environment for decay.
- ✓ Clean your aligners daily — rinse in cold water and use a soft toothbrush without toothpaste, which can scratch and cloud the plastic.
- ✓ Keep them in their case whenever they're not in your mouth — not wrapped in tissue, where they're easily thrown away.
- ✓ Attend all your progress appointments — essential for monitoring tooth movement and making adjustments.
- ✓ After treatment, wear your retainer exactly as instructed to protect your results.
- ✓ Most patients wear a removable retainer at night long-term to maintain their new smile.
Fees & finance
How much does Invisalign cost?
The cost of Invisalign treatment at Larkfield Dental Aesthetics depends on the complexity of your case and the number of aligners required. Shorter, simpler cases are priced lower than comprehensive full-arch treatments.
We'll provide a full written cost breakdown at your consultation — including the cost of retainers — before you make any commitment. We also offer payment plan options to spread the cost. Please see our Fees & Finance page or call us on 01732 521123 to book your Invisalign consultation.
Questions
Frequently asked
Does Invisalign hurt? +
Invisalign doesn't hurt in the way braces can. When you switch to a new set of aligners, you may feel some pressure or mild discomfort for the first day or two as your teeth begin to move — this is completely normal and settles quickly. Most patients describe it as a tightness rather than pain.
Can I eat and drink normally with Invisalign? +
Yes — because you remove the aligners to eat and drink, there are no food restrictions at all. This is one of the most significant advantages over fixed braces, where hard, sticky, or chewy foods must be avoided throughout treatment.
Will Invisalign affect my speech? +
Most patients notice a very mild change in their speech when they first start wearing aligners — a slight lisp or change in the way certain sounds are formed. This almost always resolves within a few days as your tongue adapts to the aligners.
What happens if I lose or break an aligner? +
Contact us as soon as possible. In most cases, we'll advise you to move on to the next set of aligners in your series or to go back to the previous set while a replacement is ordered. It's worth keeping your previous set of aligners as a precaution.
Do I need a retainer after Invisalign? +
Yes, absolutely. A retainer is essential after any orthodontic treatment. Without one, teeth will gradually drift back towards their original positions — a natural process called relapse that affects all orthodontic patients. Most patients wear a removable clear retainer at night on a long-term basis, and we'll provide full guidance on this at the end of your treatment.
Ready to book?
A straighter smile, on your terms
Call us on 01732 521123 or email hello@larkfielddentalcare.co.uk — we'd love to help.