Invisalign clear aligners at Smile Spot Mawson Lakes straighten your teeth with custom-made, virtually invisible trays — no brackets, no wires, and no monthly tightening appointments. Treatment is planned digitally so you can preview your expected result before starting.
Invisalign uses a series of custom-made, virtually invisible plastic aligners to gradually move your teeth into the desired position. Each aligner is slightly different from the last, applying gentle, controlled pressure to shift teeth incrementally over weeks and months. There are no metal brackets to irritate your cheeks, no wires to snap at inconvenient times, and no need for monthly tightening appointments that can be uncomfortable and hard to schedule around work.
At Smile Spot Mawson Lakes, Dr Sunny (Dr Sundeep Suaan) has a special interest in orthodontics and has helped many patients across northern Adelaide achieve straighter teeth through Invisalign treatment. Whether you live nearby in Mawson Lakes, commute from Parafield, or are close to the UniSA campus, our evening hours — open until 7pm Monday to Thursday — make fitting orthodontic appointments into a busy week far more manageable.
We take a 3D digital scan of your teeth — no messy impression trays. This scan allows us to map out your tooth movements and generate a digital preview of how your teeth could look at the end of treatment, so you have a clear picture before committing to anything.
Your full series of aligners is manufactured from the digital treatment plan. Each one is made from a smooth, BPA-free plastic that sits snugly against your teeth and is barely noticeable when worn.
You wear each set of aligners for around one to two weeks, for 20 to 22 hours per day. Remove them to eat, drink (anything other than water), brush, and floss. Because they come out, there are no food restrictions and your cleaning routine stays the same.
You'll attend periodic appointments — typically every 6 to 8 weeks — so we can monitor your tooth movement and ensure everything is progressing as planned. These visits are usually brief and straightforward.
After your final aligner, we provide custom retainers to hold your teeth in their new positions. Wearing your retainer as directed is an important last step — teeth that are not retained have a tendency to drift back over time.
Adults who missed out on orthodontic treatment when they were younger, or whose teeth have shifted over time, are excellent candidates for Invisalign. The discreet appearance means most colleagues, clients, and friends won't notice you're in treatment at all, which matters to many working adults across the Mawson Lakes and Salisbury area.
For teenagers, Invisalign Teen includes compliance indicator dots that fade with wear, making it easy for parents and dentists to check aligners are being worn consistently. Replacement sets are also included in case a tray is lost or damaged — a reassurance worth having for busy young people.
Very complex orthodontic cases may be better suited to traditional fixed braces. We'll give you an honest assessment at your consultation and refer you if needed — we won't recommend Invisalign if it isn't right for your situation.
Invisalign works when the aligners are worn consistently. The planned tooth movement is calculated on the basis of 20 to 22 hours of daily wear, and falling short of this regularly can mean your teeth don't track as expected. If you're genuinely committed to wearing them as directed, clear aligners can be a highly effective orthodontic option. Individual results vary based on case complexity and compliance.
If you have any questions about whether you'd be a good candidate, or whether you'd find the compliance manageable, bring them to your consultation — it's exactly the kind of honest conversation we encourage at Smile Spot Mawson Lakes.
Treatment length depends on the complexity of your case. Minor corrections often take around 6 months, while more involved movements typically range from 12 to 18 months. Dr Sunny will give you a more specific estimate after reviewing your 3D scan at your initial consultation.
Invisalign aligners need to be worn for 20 to 22 hours per day to stay on track with your treatment plan. You remove them only to eat, drink anything other than water, brush, and floss. Consistent wear is the most important factor in achieving the planned result.
Yes. Invisalign Teen is a version of the system designed specifically for younger patients, with compliance indicators built into the aligners and replacement sets included for lost or damaged trays. At Smile Spot Mawson Lakes we offer Invisalign for both teens and adults.
Once your teeth reach their new positions, retainers are essential to keep them there. Without a retainer, teeth have a natural tendency to shift back over time. We provide custom retainers and advise how long and how often to wear them based on your individual case.
Book a consultation with Dr Sunny at Smile Spot Mawson Lakes and find out whether clear aligners are right for you. Individual results vary.
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