Invisalign and Clear Aligners in Central London

Here at Sonria, we are big fans of Invisalign® braces. Invisalign was launched in 2000 and is responsible for straightening over 5 million smiles, worldwide!

Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually move your teeth and straighten your smile. The braces are custom-made using ‘transparent polycrystalline alumina’ – a smooth, transparent material developed by NASA. The aligners work by placing gentle sustained pressure on specific teeth, moving them little by little into their new desired position.

Each aligner should be worn for two weeks, before you are due to move onto the next one in the series. Along the way, we will keep a close eye on your progress to make sure your teeth are moving correctly and in the right direction. We advise that you wear your aligner for 20-22 hours a day, only taking them out for eating, drinking, and to brush and floss your teeth.

Meet Your Dentist

Ines Fruhbeck

Orthodontist

DDS, PG Adv Ortho, FACE Adv Orth Intl PG

BDS (Madrid), Advanced Program in Orthodontics, New York University; Certificate in Orthodontic Education, New York University; Advanced Postgraduate Course in FACE Philosophy.

GDC No. 182876

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, German, French

Dr Frühbeck provides orthodontic treatment for adults and children, including fixed appliances and clear aligners.

“I love transforming peoples’ smiles and giving them a healthy functional bite.”

I really enjoy working at Sonria Dental because we have a wonderful international team that work really well together, creating a family like culture that we the team and our patients absolutely love. In addition, the clinic has the latest technologies that allow me to deliver the most state-of-the-art orthodontic care that not only transform peoples’ smiles but also give them a healthy functional bite.

As the resident orthodontist, I provide a wide range of quality orthodontic treatments to adults and children alike, with a special focus in achieving a healthy occlusion while also straightening teeth.

I am specialised in both comprehensive and interceptive orthodontics, with fixed appliances as well as aesthetic alternatives like clear aligners, with a focus on occlusion and TMJ.

I completed my orthodontic training at New York University USA , followed by a 2 year advanced postgraduate course in orthodontics, occlusion and TMJ at the FACE/Roth-Williams Center in Spain. I’m passionate about staying up to date with the latest trends and am continually learning through national and international courses in my areas of interest.

I’m an active member of the British Orthodontic Society and the European Orthodontic Society, a regular lecturer at the Cephtactics PG Certificate Course in Orthodontics and I’ve been a speaker at international meetings.

Outside dentistry, I love sailing and travelling.

I speak English, Spanish, German and French.

Invisalign can help with various problems, making this a multi-talented brace:

Crowded and crooked teeth
Wide spacing between teeth
Malocclusions
Crossbites – where one or more of your upper teeth bite on the inside of your lower teeth
Under bites – where your lower teeth sit in front of your upper teeth
Deep bites – where your upper teeth overlap your bottom teeth (some overlap is desirable).

However, if your problem is very complex, you may be more suited to lingual or fixed braces.

When we say ‘clear aligners’, we mean they are completely transparent, so they are really inconspicuous.

It’s this convenience that makes Invisalign so popular. You can carry on enjoying all your favourite meals, without the fear of something getting stuck in your brace or staining your teeth. Best of all it’s so discreet and comfortable that when you’re wearing your aligners you’ll soon forget they are there.

As with any teeth-straightening treatment a retainer is necessary to maintain the straighter position of your teeth. If you don’t want to wear a removable retainer, you can have a bonded retainer placed. There are a variety of options that you can choose from according to your personal preference and situation.

Not sure whether Invisalign is the correct solution for you? At Sonria we use ClinCheck® software that lets you see how your smile should look at the end of your treatment.

Top tips when using and caring for your Invisalign® aligners:

Wear your aligners for between 20 and 22 hours a day to get the best results from your treatment.
Please follow the advise in the video for putting in and taking out Invisalign aligners.
Clean your aligners twice a day when you brush your teeth, using antibacterial unscented hand soap, and a dedicated toothbrush. Thoroughly rinse with lukewarm water.
Treat them to weekly soaks using ‘retainer brite ’. Make sure you do not use hot water or your aligners could change shape!
Remove your aligners when drinking. Although your aligners do not usually have the chance to discolour, they aren’t immune to stains!

When not using the aligners, ensure you store it in the box provided and take good care of it. Not only does this prevent them from getting lost but it is also for hygienic reasons. As you know, they are expensive and you may have to pay for a replacement.
Whatever you do, avoid wrapping your aligners in tissue paper. Most aligners that are thrown away have been wrapped in a napkin at lunchtime!
If you misplace one of your aligners, get in touch with us as soon as you can. In the meantime, wear an aligner from your previous step to stop your teeth moving too far out of line.

The 4 steps to your new smile

Step 1

We will take you through the Case Assessment, which is a simple set of photos to determine whether you are suitable for Invisalign treatment.

Step 2

If treatment is right for you, we’ll take photos, X-rays and digital scans, or a dental impression, of your teeth. Then we’ll create you a digital treatment plan, using our state of the art technology, showing you what your results could look like via a 3D video.

Step 3

We’ll give you a series of aligners to wear every day and change at home – on average every 1-2 weeks (as directed by your Dentist). You can comfortably wear your aligners for 22 hours a day (the recommended daily wear). And because they’re removable, it’s easy to maintain your normal oral hygiene routine and enjoy your usual diet.

Step 4

We’ll invite you back to the practice around every 4-6 weeks to monitor progress and hand over your new aligners. At the end of your treatment, you will need to wear your retainers to maintain your new smile.