Will my teeth drift back after Invisalign?

Worn as advised, the included Vivera retainers hold everything in place for the long term, which is the whole point of building aftercare into the plan.

Do I have to pay separately for retainers?

No, three sets of Vivera retainers come included in the package as standard.

How long am I expected to wear retainers?

Think of them as a long-term habit rather than a short phase, and we will fold them sensibly into your routine.

What if a retainer cracks or wears down?

The package includes spare sets and we can arrange replacements, so your result is never left unguarded.

How long does the active treatment usually take?

Most Oxted cases run somewhere between 6 and 18 months, depending on how much movement your teeth need.

Invisalign in Oxted (RH8)

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Invisalign aftercare essentials including clear aligner cleaning tools and professional teeth whitening products, supporting long-term cosmetic smile results for adult Invisalign patients looking for teeth straightening treatments near Croydon

The question worth asking before you start

Plenty of aligner adverts end at the glossy after photo. For Oxted patients we would rather start a few years later, with the question that actually matters: will those teeth still be straight when the novelty has worn off?

Teeth have a quiet tendency to wander back towards where they began. That is simple biology, not a fault in the treatment, and it is exactly why the aftercare half of Invisalign deserves the same care as the moving-teeth half. We plan for the long game from the very first scan.

So yes, the active phase gets everything into position. But the durability of the finish is what we want you judging us on, and it is a conversation we will happily start at your consultation.

Built to last, not just to look good on day one

When your aligners have finished their work, the new position is locked in with Vivera retainers, included in the package as three sets rather than sprung on you as an extra. Spares and replacements, in other words, baked in from the off.

Worn as we advise, retainers are simply what keeps your investment intact. We will show you precisely when and how to wear them, because a retainer abandoned in a bathroom drawer is far and away the most common reason a lovely result slips.

Continuity is part of the durability

You stay with the same dentist from your first scan through to your final review, so the person guiding your aftercare is the one who knows your case inside out. That continuity is the backbone of a result that lasts, and it sits alongside the same long-term thinking behind our 10-year implant guarantee. Looking after work years down the line is just how we operate.

The treatment itself follows a familiar shape: a free consultation, a digital scan with a future-smile simulation, then a sequence of clear aligners worn around 22 hours a day and swapped roughly every fortnight, usually across 6 to 18 months. Premium whitening rounds it off once your teeth have settled into place, so the finish looks its best and is protected to stay that way.

Invisalign before and afters

Before and after Purley Invisalign treatment showing straighter, more even teeth with improved bite alignment.

This patient’s teeth were carefully aligned with Invisalign, creating a straighter, healthier-looking smile and a more balanced bite.

Before and after Purley Invisalign treatment correcting crowded teeth and improving the bite for a straighter, healthier smile.

Crowded and uneven teeth were aligned with Invisalign, giving the patient a more balanced bite and a straighter smile.

Before and after at Foxley Lane Dental in Purley Invisalign treatment, closing gaps and straightening teeth for a confident smile.

This patient achieved a straighter smile with Invisalign, closing gaps and creating a more even, natural look.

Results from Invisalign Purley, improving tooth alignment and creating a straighter, healthier smile with treatment at Foxley Lane Dental

This patient’s smile was transformed with Invisalign, achieving improved alignment and a more even, healthy appearance.

A short hop from Oxted

We sit north-west of you, an easy drive in from Oxted town centre and the streets near Master Park, up and over towards Foxley Lane in Purley. There is free on-street parking directly outside, so the repeat visits over the months never become a parking headache.

Indicative pricing starts from around £3,500 in full, or from around £291.66 a month over 12 months at 0% interest. These figures are indicative and confirmed once your case is planned, with Tabeo finance and 0% options on hand to spread the cost. As a Diamond Apex provider, we are among the more experienced Invisalign practices in the area.

Frequently asked questions

Will my teeth drift back after Invisalign?
Worn as advised, the included Vivera retainers hold everything in place for the long term, which is the whole point of building aftercare into the plan.
Do I have to pay separately for retainers?
No, three sets of Vivera retainers come included in the package as standard.
How long am I expected to wear retainers?
Think of them as a long-term habit rather than a short phase, and we will fold them sensibly into your routine.

What if a retainer cracks or wears down?
The package includes spare sets and we can arrange replacements, so your result is never left unguarded.
How long does the active treatment usually take?
Most Oxted cases run somewhere between 6 and 18 months, depending on how much movement your teeth need.

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