Aligners FAQ

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Like other types of teeth braces, clear aligners work by gradually shifting teeth into the ideal position, making your teeth straight.

This is achieved through wearing a series of aligners, which apply carefully calculated pressure to each tooth to move them until the ideal alignment has been reached.

Wearing the aligners for 20 to 22 hours per day as recommended is key to achieving the results set out in your treatment plan.

No two cases are the same, however, most customers should complete their journey in 4 to 6 months. It is important to note that this completion time frame is based on wearing your aligners for the recommended 20 to 22 hours each day. Wearing the aligners as instructed is the key to achieving your signature smiles.

They are very discreet, most people will be totally unaware you are wearing them. If you have a special occasion and they are able to be taken out, that’s the beauty of clear aligners: you can take the aligners out, pop them in your case and put them back in once you are done. Remember to follow the guidelines; the success of the treatment relies on you following the guidelines.

Your 3D Signature Smiles Preview is a video of the Before and After results of your smile transformation that is sent straight to your email; this is created for you to approve once we receive your impressions at our lab.

Once you have approved your signature smiles our team will begin creating your custom aligners.

You will receive your 3D Signature Smiles and treatment plan within 7 to 10 days working days after we have received your impression. We will keep you updated every step of the way.

After receiving your impressions back, It takes 3 to 4 weeks to design and fabricate your Signature Smiles Aligners.

Signature Smiles Impression kit is the first step to getting that dream smile this is what we send you in order to get moulds of your teeth to create your treatment.

Each Impression kit includes a practice putty, 4 impression trays (2 for the upper teeth, and 2 for bottom teeth) and putty mix for creating the moulds. We also include simple step by step instructions to follow and a demonstration video is available on the website so you are at complete ease.

All Signature Smiles Impression Kits come with free express shipping to you and a pre-paid return envelope back to us making it hassle-free All you have to do once you have done your impressions is pop them in the post.

Don’t worry we have made sure we have gone the extra mile by adding extra putty for the moulds. This means you have double the amount of chances of getting your impressions correct the first time. If you need additional putty and trays, we’ll send you another kit free of charge. If you need any help, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us straight away via email info@mysignaturesmile.co.uk

Shipping is sent via UPS and please allow 2 business days.

Yes, once we have received your impression, your 3D Signature Smiles will be sent out for you to approve.

There may be some slight discomfort for the first couple of days of a new stage aligner. This discomfort is minimal and is a good indication that the aligners are doing their work.

No, only people aged 18 and over are suitable for our aligners.

Most customers don’t need to make any additional visits to a dental office during their aligner treatment (for reasons related to this treatment) aside from your regular dental checks.

If you are playing any form of contact sport that requires a gum shield you should take them out. Signature Smiles Aligners are designed for an active lifestyle.

If you are experiencing difficulty with the fitting of any of your aligners or your retainer, please contact info@mysignaturesmile.co.uk

If you lose one of your aligners, don’t worry, go to your last aligner from the previous stage and wear this. It is important that you keep all previous aligners in your Aligner box. Contact us immediately and we will arrange for a new aligner to be sent out.

All teeth realignment processes require some form of retention. You will need to wear a provided retainer to ensure that your teeth maintain their new and correct straightness. The retainer should be worn full time for the first month post-treatment and then nightly for about six weeks, gradually reducing to two to three nights per week.

It is normal to have refinement aligners, which are required when teeth do not behave as anticipated. Refinements are part of a new analysis and refreshed tooth movement plan to ensure the movement of less responsive teeth. In order to make refinements, we will need a new set of impressions to create a new tooth movement plan.

Each and every one of us has our own bone tissue structure and hardness, which affects the planned movements and forces applied by invisible aligners. Some movements are harder to execute and plan than others. Everyone is different, and individual biologic response to teeth straightening treatment is not possible to predict. This means that after all the aligners have been worn you may still need a bit more movement. This is known as the refinement aligner stage.

The refinement stage if required is an additional stage. Refinements can be purchased on our website.

Research has shown that 80%-90% of customers do not need refinements.

Yes, you will receive a complimentary set of retainers at the end of your treatment to ensure your teeth stay in their new, straight position.

We recommend wearing your retainer every night to prevent your teeth moving back to there original position.

You can purchase a new one on our website.