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BDS, MDS - Orthodontics
- Delhi State Dental Council registration number A-6723 (2015).
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Invisalign in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi
Invisalign is a well-known brand of clear aligner, a series of removable clear trays that move teeth in small steps. At Orion Dental Clinic, a dentist in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), South Delhi, orthodontic treatment is planned by Dr Anupam Sinha, who holds a master's degree in orthodontics. This page explains what the research on Invisalign shows, who it may suit, how treatment goes and what can go wrong, in plain language.
Treatment is planned by Dr Anupam Sinha (BDS, MDS), and Dr Natalia DeSilva (BDS, MDS) also sees patients at the clinic. For the wider picture, read our guide to braces treatment. Ask as many questions as you need before you decide.
- Worn day and night except at meals, to your orthodontist's schedule 1
- Full-time
- Cases where the research supports it, without extractions 2
- Mild to moderate
- Pain is lower than with fixed braces, then no different 4
- First days
- A retainer is required after aligner treatment 1
- Always
These statements come from systematic reviews and a British Orthodontic Society leaflet, listed at the end of the page. Some of the research covers aligners in general and not Invisalign alone, and the text says which. Your orthodontist will give the timeline for your own teeth.
Medically reviewed by Dr Anupam Sinha, BDS, MDS - Orthodontics, .
Quick answer
Invisalign at Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi is a brand of clear removable aligners worn full-time except at meals. Dr Anupam Sinha plans each case after an assessment. Research supports it for mild to moderate problems without extractions, and finds it less effective than braces for some movements.
01 Overview
What is Invisalign, and how does it work in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
Invisalign is a system of clear aligners. Like other aligners, they are thin, flexible, clear plastic trays that fit closely over the teeth, custom-made from an accurate impression or scan to a plan set by the orthodontist. You wear a series of them, and each moves the teeth a small distance before the next takes over.1
Aligners need to be worn full-time, day and night, except at meal times.1 A systematic review of 22 studies of Invisalign found that it is a viable alternative to conventional treatment for mild to moderate problems in people who have stopped growing and who do not need extractions, and that it can level, tip and turn most teeth predictably.2
The same review found limited effectiveness for widening the arch by moving teeth bodily, closing extraction spaces, correcting contacts between upper and lower teeth and larger front-to-back or vertical problems.2 Our page on clear aligners covers aligners in general, and the page on braces for adults compares them with fixed braces.
Invisalign works well for simpler problems and less well for complex ones, so the assessment decides whether it suits you.
02 Candidacy
Who can have Invisalign in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
The research supports Invisalign for mild to moderate problems in non-growing patients who do not need extractions.2 The orthodontist decides after a proper assessment, and says honestly whether aligners or braces suit your teeth.1
Who Invisalign may suit
Who may need braces or a combined plan
- People who need the arch widened by moving teeth bodily, extraction spaces closed, or larger front-to-back or vertical problems corrected.2
- People with severe crowding or complex tooth movements.1
- People whose problem comes from the size or position of the jaws.1
- People who find it hard to wear trays most of the day and night.1
Invisalign suits teeth that need simpler movements and people who will wear the trays as directed.
03 Options
Which options are there to Invisalign in Greater Kailash 1?
Invisalign is one way of straightening teeth, and the research does not place it above braces for every case.
Invisalign aligners alone
A series of removable trays for mild to moderate problems that need no extractions.2
Worn full-time, except at meals 1
Aligners with other techniques
Some problems need additional techniques, such as fixed appliances, alongside aligners.1 Your orthodontist will say if yours does.
A combined plan 1
Fixed braces
Metal or ceramic brackets and wire that cannot be taken out and can treat a wider range of problems. See ceramic braces for a discreet type.
Not removable
If you would like to compare aligners with every other type of brace, start with our general guide to braces.
| Invisalign | Fixed braces | |
|---|---|---|
| Removable | Yes, but worn full-time except at meals 1 | No |
| Strongest evidence for | Mild to moderate cases without extractions 2 | A wider range of problems |
| Pain in the first days | Lower 4 | Higher 4 |
| Result in adults, aligners in general | Worse occlusal result in a review of 11 studies 3 | The comparison 3 |
| Gum health scores | Lower plaque and bleeding scores in 7 studies 5 | Higher plaque and bleeding scores 5 |
Invisalign trades some predictability for comfort and convenience, so the choice depends on how complex your teeth are.
04 Procedure
How does Invisalign treatment work, step by step?
Every case is planned individually, so your steps may differ. This is the usual order for aligners.1
Invisalign works when the aligners are worn, so the wear schedule is as important as the plan.
Orthodontic assessment for Invisalign
A proper orthodontic assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan is essential to successful aligner treatment.1 The orthodontist examines your teeth, gums and bite, and takes X-rays and photographs. Invisalign should not begin without this.
Impressions or scans for your Invisalign aligners
An accurate impression or scan of your mouth is taken, and the aligners are custom-made from it.1
A plan set by the orthodontist
The orthodontist plans how far each tooth should move and in how many steps. You see the plan, and you are told if some movements may need other techniques.2
Wearing each aligner full-time
You wear each aligner day and night except at meal times, then move on to the next in the series.1
Reviews and any extra steps
You come back for reviews so that the orthodontist can check progress and decide if extra steps are needed. If the teeth are not tracking as planned, the plan is revised, and you are told why and what that means for the length of treatment.
Finishing, and a retainer after Invisalign
After any aligner treatment, retainers are required so that the teeth keep their corrected positions.1 Your orthodontist will say how long to wear yours.
05 Aftercare
Living with Invisalign in Greater Kailash 1: wear and care
Your orthodontist will give you written advice for your aligners, and that comes first. These are the basics.
The first days
Teeth can feel tender with each new set. Pain with Invisalign was lower than with fixed braces in the first days, and no different after that, up to 3 months.4
Wear time
Wear the aligners day and night, and take them out for meals.1 Keep to your orthodontist's schedule for each set.
Keeping teeth and trays clean
Clean the aligners and brush before putting each set back in, as your orthodontist shows you. Plaque and bleeding scores were lower with Invisalign than with fixed braces in seven studies, so the teeth appear easier to keep clean.5
If a tray is lost, cracks or stops fitting
Phone the clinic before moving on to the next set, so that your plan is not thrown off.
When to call us
Ring the clinic on 098115 01995 if an Invisalign tray cracks, is lost or no longer fits, or if you have pain that lasts beyond the first days with a new tray. Keep your old trays until you are told otherwise. Tell us if your gums bleed or a tooth feels loose. If you cannot breathe or swallow easily, or swelling spreads across your face or neck, go to a hospital emergency department.
Wear them as directed, keep the teeth and trays clean and call if an aligner is lost or cracks.
06 Limits and risks
When is Invisalign not the right choice?
Invisalign is not the better choice for every set of teeth, and a good orthodontist is willing to say so. These are situations where your orthodontist may advise braces or a combined plan:
- Widening the arch by moving teeth bodily.
- Closing the spaces left by extractions.
- Correcting how the upper and lower teeth meet, or larger front-to-back and vertical problems.
- Severe crowding, complex movements or problems of jaw size and position.
- Not being able to wear the aligners full-time.
In these cases fixed braces, or aligners combined with other techniques, may give a better result.
Risks and complications
Some movements are limited. The main review of Invisalign found limited effectiveness for arch expansion by bodily movement, extraction space closure, correction of occlusal contacts and larger anteroposterior and vertical discrepancies. Its authors say no clear clinical recommendations can be made apart from non-extraction treatment of mild to moderate problems in non-growing patients.2
Results may be less good than with braces. A review of 11 studies of aligners in general, with 887 patients, found moderate-quality evidence of a worse occlusal result than with fixed braces, and concluded that the evidence does not support aligners as equally effective.3 That review is not specific to Invisalign.
They only work when worn. The trays need to be worn day and night except at meals,1 so a plan depends on your daily habits.
Teeth can move back. After any aligner treatment, retainers are required to keep the teeth in their corrected positions.1
A good plan names these limits before treatment starts, and says openly when braces would give a better result.
07 Your visit
What happens at your first Invisalign consultation?
At your first visit, a dentist at Orion Dental Clinic asks what you would like to change and whether you can wear Invisalign aligners day and night except at meals, and about your health, medicines and earlier dental work. Bring any old retainers or X-rays.
The orthodontist examines your teeth, gums and bite and takes a scan or impressions. You then talk through whether Invisalign suits your case, how the stages of aligners are planned, how often you would come in for reviews and what a retainer involves, and you can compare it with fixed braces.
Nothing is ordered until the plan is agreed and you know what wearing the aligners involves.
08 Why this clinic
Why choose Orion Dental Clinic for Invisalign in Greater Kailash 1?
The doctors who plan your treatment are the ones you meet, and a good first question is whether Invisalign would handle your teeth as well as braces would. Their profiles below come from their own pages.
Dr Natalia DeSilva
BDS, MDS - Oral Medicine and Radiology
- Delhi State Dental Council registration number A 11417 (2013), and Karnataka State Dental Council A-13203 (2003).
A master's degree in orthodontics
Dr Anupam Sinha has a master's degree in orthodontics and is a member of the Indian Orthodontic Society.
Patients with retainers and aligners
Reviews describe visits for orthodontic treatment, retainer replacement and good service for patients from abroad.
X-rays and scans on the premises
Imaging is available at the clinic, so planning records need not be arranged elsewhere.
Ask the orthodontist why Invisalign, or braces, would suit your teeth better.
09 Reviews
Patient reviews of Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1
“Great experience! Dr. Anupam Sinha, my dentist did a wonderful job with my braces and has now started retainers. I am very happy with the results!”
“I am from Germany - can really recommend. Friendly staff, good response time and good service (got a new retainer). Everything was very professional and clean.”
“Had a great experience at this clinic for my retainer replacement. The procedure was quick and comfortable, and the new retainer fits perfectly. The Dr. and the staff were very professional and friendly. Overall, I’m satisfied with the service and would definitely recommend.”
10 Visit us
Invisalign clinic in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), Delhi: location and hours
Mon to Sat, 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Orion Dental Clinic Basement, E 75, Greater Kailash-1,Greater Kailash Enclave I
New Delhi, Delhi 110048
098115 01995
| Monday to Saturday | 9:30 am to 8:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
If you are looking for Invisalign in Greater Kailash or nearby, Orion Dental Clinic is in the basement of E 75, Greater Kailash Enclave 1 (GK 1), opposite Anubhav Play School, with the entrance at Gate 1, so call or message us on WhatsApp to book an appointment and use the map for directions. More about the clinic: dentist in Greater Kailash.
11 Travelling patients
Considering Invisalign from outside Delhi?
Aligners are removable, which can make them easier to manage for people who live outside Delhi, but a proper orthodontic assessment and plan is essential and treatment still needs reviews.1 Tell us where you live and how often you could visit, and we will say frankly whether treatment here is practical, or whether a local orthodontist would serve you better for the reviews.
You can read about Invisalign and braces for international patients.
Invisalign can be easier to manage from a distance, but it still needs a proper assessment and reviews.
12 Questions
Invisalign questions patients ask in Greater Kailash 1
What is Invisalign?
It is a brand of clear aligner, a series of thin, flexible, clear plastic trays custom-made for your teeth. Each tray moves the teeth a small distance before the next takes over.1
Does Invisalign work as well as braces?
How many hours a day do I wear Invisalign?
Full-time, day and night, except at meal times.1 Your orthodontist will give you a schedule, and keeping to it matters because each set only moves the teeth if it is worn, and a day-by-day habit of putting them back in after eating is the easiest way to stay on track.
Does Invisalign hurt?
Teeth can feel tender. A review found that pain with Invisalign was lower than with fixed braces in the first days, and no different after that, up to 3 months.4
Is Invisalign better for gum health?
In a meta-analysis of 7 studies with 368 patients, plaque and bleeding scores were lower with Invisalign than with fixed braces, and gum index and probing depth did not differ.5
What can Invisalign not do?
Research found limited effectiveness for widening the arch by moving teeth bodily, closing extraction spaces, correcting how the teeth meet and larger front-to-back or vertical problems.2
Do I need a retainer after Invisalign?
Yes. After any aligner treatment, retainers are required so that the teeth keep their corrected positions.1
Can I have Invisalign without seeing an orthodontist?
A proper orthodontic assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan is essential to successful aligner treatment, so aligners should not be started without an examination.1
Where can I find Invisalign near me in South Delhi?
Orion Dental Clinic is an Invisalign clinic in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), in the basement of E 75, Greater Kailash Enclave 1, opposite Anubhav Play School, with the entrance at Gate 1. Patients come for Invisalign in Greater Kailash from Kailash Colony, CR Park, Nehru Place, Lajpat Nagar, Defence Colony and South Extension. Call or message us on WhatsApp to book an appointment.
13 Second opinion
Ready to talk about Invisalign?
If you are weighing Invisalign against braces, a consultation is the place to compare them for your own teeth. Bring any earlier X-rays or reports. The orthodontist will look at your mouth, say what the research suggests for your kind of problem and set out the choices. Nothing needs filling in: message us on WhatsApp or call, and we will find a time.
14 Related
Related treatments and guides
Clear aligner treatment
Read this for aligners in general and what the research says about them.
Braces for Adults
Read this for what adults should expect from fixed braces and from aligners.
Ceramic Braces
Read this for tooth-coloured fixed braces as an alternative to aligners.
Patient guides
Aligners and Braces: Which Suits You?
A balanced comparison of clear aligners and fixed braces covering what each treats, how they are worn, pain, cleaning, speed and what the evidence says.
Invisalign Attachments: Benefits and Procedure
What Invisalign attachments are, why some teeth need them, how they are placed and removed, and what to expect while you wear them.
How Does Invisalign Work?
How Invisalign aligners are planned, made and worn, what each stage of treatment involves, how long you wear them and why retainers follow.
Sources (5)
- British Orthodontic Society. Clear aligners (patient information leaflet). www.bos.org.uk/Public-Patients/Patient-Information-Leaflets/Clear-Aligners
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This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.