Adelaide's Accredited Invisalign Specialists With Over 20 years Experience

Adelaide’s Leading Invisalign Specialist

Girl holding Invisalign clear aligner

Dr De Angelis is Adelaide’s top Specialist Orthodontist and the leading Invisalign clear aligner specialist in the state. Why?

Dr De Angelis was one of Adelaide and Australia’s first providers of Invisalign and has been providing Invisalign to his patients for over 18 years.

He is an expert in straightening teeth and correcting bites – all day, every day! Over 10,000 patients have trusted him with their smile.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is the clear and virtually invisible solution for straightening your teeth – for adolescents, teens and adults.

Invisalign is a virtually invisible treatment that uses an innovative approach to gently yet effectively straighten your teeth.

Through a series of custom-made, removable aligners that look like a thin, clear mouthguard, Invisalign gradually and gently moves your teeth to an ideal position. Invisalign clear aligners are clinically proven to treat minor teeth straightening through to moderate and severe malocclusions.

Along with the clear aligners you may have buttons, attachments and elastics as part of your treatment. Why they are an important part of your treatment has been detailed here.

How does Invisalign work?

When you begin Invisalign treatment, you wear one aligner per week (or per fortnight – depending on your treatment plan) until you have worn your entire set of aligners. The number of aligners you need to wear will depend on your treatment plan.

Each week you scan into the Dental Monitoring app. Dental Monitoring uses artificial intelligence to track your teeth movement. These scans are analysed by Dr De Angelis and our team to work out if the teeth have moved sufficiently for that week, in accordance with your treatment plan.

Within 12 hours from your scan, you’d expect to get a message within the app to say you can proceed onto your next set of aligners – this is a ‘GO‘. Or you will be advised to stay in your current aligner for a bit longer (so your teeth have a bit more time to move into the required position) – this is a ‘NO GO‘.

Together with tracking your progress on Dental Monitoring, you will come in for regular in clinic appointments so we an ensure your treatment is going as planned. At those appointments you’ll see Dr De Angelis and the entire team.

After an initial consultation, we will create a customised 3D treatment plan based on your records. This will allow you to view the final predicted position of your teeth. It will also allow us to inform you of the likely length of your treatment.

The customised aligners will then be manufactured and shipped to us to fit, before we hand them over for you to wear every day, and change as prescribed.

You will only need to visit us approximately every six to eight weeks to monitor your progress.

Everything you need to know about Invisalign has also been detailed here in our blog post.

What are the advantages of Invisalign treatment?

Invisalign aligners are removable, making it easier to eat, brush and floss.
Invisalign treatment may give you visible results from as early as the first month of treatment.
Virtually invisible, very few people would notice you’re having your teeth straightened with Invisalign.
With no metal brackets cutting your mouth, Invisalign are known as being a more comfortable way of straightening your teeth.
Orthodontic visits are only needed approximately every 6-8 weeks.

Once I start Invisalign treatment, what do I need to do?

You will only need to visit us in one of our Adelaide clinics approximately every six to eight weeks thanks to our ability to monitor your progress via Dental Monitoring. This is fantastic for the busy lifestyles we lead as it means less in-clinic appointments!

Fewer appointments and faster treatment time, the Dental Monitoring app allows you to receive instant feedback from Dr De Angelis on a weekly basis.

There may be instances where we only need to see you every 12 weeks if your treatment is tracking well via the Dental Monitoring app.

How do I get the best results with my Invisalign treatment?

Here are our top tips!

Wear each aligner for 22 hours a day during your treatment for best results and a timely outcome.
Yes you can eat ice cream with Invisalign! You can eat what you want while in treatment because the Invisalign aligners are removed when eating or drinking. This means you don’t need to refrain from your favourite foods and drinks. However, it’s recommended that you floss and brush your teeth after each meal and prior to re-inserting your aligners to maintain proper oral hygiene.
You can drink water with your aligners in however, we recommend that you avoid drinks such as coffee, tea, wine and beer while wearing the aligners. This is to avoid cavities and stains forming on your teeth, or warping your aligners with hot beverages. Rule of thumb is water is OK with aligners in but for every other drink, take your aligners out.
We recommend no smoking while wearing aligners because it’s possible for them to become discoloured.
If you love your chewing gum we recommend removing your aligners as the gum may stick to them.
Visit us for a check-up approximately every 6-8 weeks to see how your treatment is progressing. During your check-ups, we will check that the aligners are fitting well and make any adjustments if necessary.
Some people might experience temporary, minor discomfort for a few days at the beginning of each new stage of treatment. This is normal and is typically described as a feeling of pressure. It’s a sign that the Invisalign aligners are sequentially moving your teeth to their final positions. This discomfort usually goes away a couple of days after you insert the new aligner in the series.
If you notice a sharp pain or have significant discomfort, stop using the aligners and please contact us on 133 862.

In Adelaide and interested in Invisalign?

Book your no obligation consultation with our team today!

Our orthodontic consultations are $175 which include a personalised treatment plan by Dr De Angelis as well as X-rays, scans and photos.

If you decide to go ahead with treatment, the cost of the initial consult is taken off the cost of the retention phase of your treatment. If you have private health insurance, you may also be able to claim some of the cost of your initial consult, depending on your level of cover.

Making a booking is easy! You can book online anytime, at a time that suits you, or give us a call on 133 862 (Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm) to arrange an appointment at one of our clinics located in Modbury, St Peters and West Lakes.

FAQ'S

We are specialists in Invisalign® and Spark clear aligners.Clear aligners are a transparent, plastic form of dental braces used to gently adjust and straighten teeth. Unlike braces, clear aligners are virtually invisible and can be removed for eating, drinking and brushing teeth.Clear aligners look like a clear plastic thin mouthguard. Attachments are placed on the teeth to keep the clear aligners anchored. That way, your teeth can be guided into their correct positions. Clear aligners such as Invisalign® and Spark use attachments to achieve the best results.For more information click HERE.

I’ve been using Invisalign® to straighten my patient’s teeth for 18 years, treating over 700 patients with clear aligners.I was one of the first Invisalign® providers in Australia – and I’m also one of three Spark clear aligner providers in the country.Invisalign® clear aligners are a virtually invisible orthodontic treatment that gently – yet effectively – straightens your teeth.Once I put together the treatment plan for a patient, Invisalign® uses this information to create a series of custom-made, removable aligners using the SmartForce® technology. These aligners are then changed on a weekly or fortnightly basis.I use Invisalign® for complex cases, often for patients who have been told they aren’t a suitable candidate for Invisalign®. It’s always worth getting advice from a specialist in this area, like myself.If you live in Adelaide and would like a Invisalign® consultation from a Specialist Orthodontist (that’s me!), book your no obligation consult here.

Spark clear aligners work exactly like the leading clear aligner brand on the market. They are an almost invisible clear aligner that straighten your teeth without anyone knowing.According to Spark:

Spark is the clearest aligner, allowing your smile to shine during treatment.
The Spark aligner material may result in faster treatment goals compared to the leading aligner brand.
Spark custom trays are trimmed and polished for enhanced comfort.
Spark is proven to provide a more comfortable, productive treatment.
Spark aligners are BPA free.

We treat young children from 7 years to adults aged in their 50s and 60s with Invisalign. Age is no barrier and it's perfectly safe.

Invisalign clear aligner treatment starts working from the very moment you place your first set of aligners on your teeth! You may not notice the movement as Invisalign is designed to move your teeth very gently and slowly which is the safest and best way to move your teeth into their ideal position. Each aligner is designed to move teeth in 0.25mm increments. While every individual is different, patients might notice changes to their smile within the first few sets of aligners.

We think so! We believe that a smile is transformative. That’s how we got our name (Transform Orthodontic Care) – we believe a smile can transform your confidence, your self-esteem, and your life. We see many adults who have always wanted straight teeth and have decided to do something about it in their adulthood. When they walk out of our practice after finishing their Invisalign or braces treatment you can visibly see how happy they are to be smiling with confidence again!

Yes, you must wear your Invisalign clear aligners for 22 hours per day, this includes at night time while you are sleeping.

You can drink anything while you have Invisalign treatment, just not while your clear aligners are on your teeth. You can drink water while you have your Invisalign clear aligners on but for all other drinks you must take out your clear aligners and then put them back in once you've had your drink. For example, remove them when you have a hot chocolate, your morning coffee or if you have a glass of wine with dinner. Drinking anything other than water while your clear aligners are in can cause tooth decay.

You can eat anything with Invisalign treatment although we recommend limiting sugary foods and drinks to avoid tooth decay.With Invisalign, when you have a meal, you simply remove your clear aligners. Once you've eaten, brush your teeth (or rinse with water if you are unable to brush your teeth), and put your aligners back in.You need to wear your aligners for 22 hours per day so putting your clear aligners back on your teeth after a meal is important.

Ideally yes, but if you are unable to brush your teeth after your meal try rinsing your mouth with some water before placing your aligners back on your teeth.

When you see a Specialist Orthodontist like Dr Daniel De Angelis you are being treated by someone who has dedicated their working life to becoming an expert in straightening teeth and correcting bites.After completing his dental degree, Dr De Angelis studied for an additional three years to specialise in orthodontics. He corrects malocclusions and straightens teeth every day, day in and day out.Choosing a cheaper online orthodontics solution means you risk not being treated by a qualified practitioner. This can lead to more damage to your teeth. When Dr De Angelis personally puts together your clear aligner (Invisalign or Spark) treatment plan it involves having your clear aligners custom made, specifically in accordance with the personalised treatment plan Dr De Angelis put together for you.We specialise in Invisalign and Spark clear aligners. Invisalign clear aligners are digitally made in the US using the latest technology. Once you start your Invisalign treatment you are seen by Dr De Angelis for your appointments, along with the entire team of Clinicians and Clinical Assistants who assist Dr De Angelis in delivering your treatment. We know there is a cost involved in undertaking clear aligner or braces treatment however, there is a lot that happens behind the scenes utilising specialist expertise and the latest technology plus a team of staff to deliver your personalised treatment over many months, sometimes years.

Clear aligners can treat minor and severe malocclusions in a gentle yet effective way. Many patients claim or have been advised that aligners cannot help them because their malocclusion is too severe, or that their smile can only be fixed with traditional braces. But that isn’t the case. Dr Daniel De Angelis is one of the most experienced Specialist Orthodontists in Adelaide. Dr De Angelis has used clear aligners on many patients who believed they couldn’t have aligners, such as Invisalign®.

We don't believe there are any disadvantages to Invisalign or Spark treatment!

Did you know that your teeth have a memory? It’s true! Your teeth may try to move back into their original position after your orthodontic treatment. This is why wearing a retainer after your braces or clear aligner treatment is so important. Retention is critical to ensure that your teeth will look as good in years to come, as they do on the day your braces (or clear aligners) are removed. This makes the retention phase of orthodontic treatment (that immediately follows competion of braces or clear aligner treatment) really important. A retention program is individually tailored for each patient and involves a fixed bonded lingual wire and removable retainers. These retention appliances are designed simply to hold the teeth in place once braces are removed and are generally not visible, and very simple to wear and maintain. We talk to all new patients about retention at their first initial consultation.

When you wear your first set of Invisalign clear aligners you might find it will take a couple of days to get used to. This is perfectly normal! You may have a little lisp at first and your mouth might get a bit dry as well. This is your mouth getting used to the clear aligners. Don't worry though, it's temporary! You will soon get used to the aligners and you will notice you won't have a lisp when you do!

Invisalign or Spark clear aligner treatment does not change your face or the appearance of your face.Clear aligners don't make your lips bigger but it might appear as if they are bigger when you have your aligners in.

Braces and clear aligners both move gently teeth into their desired position but it really comes down to personal preference. Invisalign and Spark clear aligners are very popular as they are almost invisible and they can be taken out for meals, for events and when playing sports. On the other hand though, braces don't need to be taken off at all so they are great for people who don't think they would be able to wear aligners for 22 hours per day.

How long you require clear aligner treatment really depends on your teeth and your bite. When our patients come in for their first consultation we take X-rays and scans to determine your personalised treatment plan. Your treatment plan will provide advice on how long treatment will take to get the best possible outcome.

Invisalign – Clear Aligners