Clear Aligners (SmileStyler®)

SmileStyle provides a braces alternative, offering a clear, comfortable and removable orthodontic treatment. SmileStyler® works by creating a series of aligners for you to wear that will gradually reshape your teeth over time. The length of the treatment process will vary between individuals and the level of correction required. We use leading-edge technology to produce intraoral scans of your mouth, from which the retainers are then 3D modelled for the perfect fit. There are two kinds of SmileStyler® aligners – Active and Express. Active are the standard course of treatment, Express are more intensive and can reduce treatment time by up to 50%.

1. Complimentary consultation
   Come into Elwood Family Dentist and one of our dentists will discuss with you various treatment options and determine if SmileStyler® is the right one for you.
2. 3D intraoral scan
   We will use a 3D intraoral scanner to create 3D digital images of your teeth, which is used to design the aligners you will be wearing.
3. Design
   We will then create an orthodontic treatment plan for you, detailing the movements of your teeth and the duration of the treatment.
4. Manufactured locally
   With the treatment plan having been approved your first phase of aligners will then be created. SmileStyler® will complete production faster than any other aligner manufacturer, generally within one week.
5. Wear your SmileStyler® aligners
   Each set of aligners worn for the prescribed amount of time will gently shift your teeth into place. The Active aligners are usually worn for about two weeks at a time and express aligners can be worn for a shorter period of time.
6. Regular scans
   Your aligners will be created in stages, so we will perform a check-up and scan your teeth every 10 weeks. Each time you are scanned the new information will be used to create your next phase of aligners ensuring that each one fits just like the first one, avoiding the potential of extra costs or delays in tooth alignment.
7. Completion
   Once you have completed all of your phases, you are now ready to enjoy your life with a new amazing smile.

SmileStyler® aligners are a locally manufactured product right here in Melbourne, while Invisalign aligners are produced in Mexico. The treatments are similar, both providing orthodontic solutions designed to be clear and unnoticeable.

They both provide the user with a series of differently shaped aligners to wear, gradually putting the teeth back in place over a number of stages. The difference here is that Invisalign will manufacture all of your aligners for the entire course of treatment based on the original mould, whereas SmileStyler® will only make your first set. We will perform more scans once at each stage, before producing the next set of aligners, ensuring a perfect fit throughout the entire course of treatment.

If you are curious about orthodontics with quality clear aligners or keen to start your treatment, please reach out to schedule your complimentary consultation. We look forward to helping you achieve your dream smile soon!