Are refinements included?

Yes. Should your teeth need fine-tuning as treatment draws to a close, the additional aligners (known as refinements) come as part of your package, as do Vivera retainers and whitening.

Invisalign in Edinburgh: Straighter Teeth, No Wires

Q: What are the benefits of Invisalign compared to braces?

Aligners are close to invisible, you remove them for eating and cleaning, and they're made of smooth plastic, so there are no brackets to rub. They also correct most of the problems braces do. For a severe bite or jaw problem, fixed braces may do better, and aligners only work when you wear them 20 to 22 hours a day. An assessment will show which is right for you.

Q: Do you offer fixed braces?

No. Our straightening is done with Invisalign, which works for most adults and is the treatment that makes the practice a Diamond Apex Provider. If fixed braces would achieve a better result, for instance with a severe bite problem caused by the jaws, we'll explain this at your consultation and refer you to an orthodontist instead of pushing aligners past what they do well.

Q: How long does Invisalign take?

A simple case, such as minor crowding, may need only a few months, while more complex treatment usually runs 12 to 18 months, with a progress review every 6 to 8 weeks. At your free consultation, Dr Jonathan Wardell plans your treatment from an iTero scan, and the 3D simulation gives an approximate aligner count, so the likely timescale is clear before you begin. Keeping your aligners in for 20 to 22 hours a day keeps treatment on track.

Q: How many hours a day do I wear aligners?

Aim for 20 to 22 hours every day. Remove them for meals and for any drink except water, and brush your teeth before they go back in.

Q: Is the 3D simulation a promise of my result?

No. It shows the movement we expect your teeth to make, so we can choose the right package and let you see your likely result. Teeth don't all respond the same way, and wearing your aligners as advised matters most. We check how you're progressing at each review.

Q: Do I need retainers afterwards?

Yes. Teeth tend to move back towards where they started, so a retainer, usually worn at night, protects your result long term. Every Invisalign package comes with Vivera retainers.

Q: Is Invisalign right for everyone?

Not every case, although aligners can treat most adults who want straighter teeth. If your bite calls for another approach, your consultation is where we'll tell you and go through the alternatives.

Q: Can I spread the cost?

Comely Bank Dental doesn't offer patient finance or monthly payment plans for treatment. Instead, your treatment fee is set out in a written plan before anything begins, so you know the whole cost from day one and it stays the same. A dental plan spreads the cost of routine care: examinations, X-rays and hygiene visits for a fixed monthly fee from £24.10, plus 10% off most private treatment for members.

Discreet clear aligners, planned in Comely Bank by our principal dentist, Dr Jonathan Wardell, or by Dr Miranda Paterson. Before you agree to anything, an iTero scan and 3D simulation let you see how your teeth could move.

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Treatment starts at £3,000, with refinements, Vivera retainers and whitening in the fee.² The consultation is free (we hold a £40 deposit and refund it) and is at 3 Comely Bank, a short walk from Stockbridge.

Your Invisalign dentistDr Jonathan Wardell BDS (Aberdeen)Principal dentist. Special interest in Invisalign, and in general and family dentistry. GDC 264299.Meet Dr Jonathan Wardell ›Invisalign also withDr Miranda Paterson BDS (Dundee), BMSc (Hons), PGDip (Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry)Special interest in aesthetic dentistry and in caring for nervous patients. GDC 270584.Meet Dr Paterson ›

Invisalign Diamond Apex Provider: Europe's elite 1%

Invisalign Diamond Apex Provider every year from 2022 to 2026. Ranked among Europe's top 1% of Invisalign providers. The status reflects how many Invisalign cases have been treated, so it shows experience rather than a qualification.

What It Treats

Aligners can treat most adults who want straighter teeth. A scan shows whether you are one of them.

Crooked Teeth

Teeth that overlap or have turned, usually through crowding.

Gappy Teeth

Spacing anywhere in the mouth, a front gap included.

Bite Problems

Overbites, underbites and crossbites, if mild to moderate.

Relapse

Teeth that have shifted since you wore braces years ago.

Straightened with Invisalign: Six Real Cases

A single gap at one end; deep bites, open bites and crossbites at the other. Each patient was treated by a dentist in our group. Move the slider on any photo.

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Invisalign for a front-tooth gap.

After: Invisalign for crowded, backward-tipped front teeth

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Invisalign for crowded, backward-tipped front teeth.

After: Invisalign for a deep bite and cramped lower teeth

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Invisalign for a deep bite and cramped lower teeth.

After: Invisalign for an open bite and crossbites, front and back

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Invisalign for an open bite and crossbites, front and back.

After: Invisalign for protruding, crowded teeth and a twisted front tooth

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Invisalign for protruding, crowded teeth and a twisted front tooth.

After: Invisalign for severe misalignment and a jutting upper canine

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Invisalign for severe misalignment and a jutting upper canine.

All six patients consented in writing to sharing these photos. Results vary, because every mouth responds differently; your own iTero scan and simulation come first.³

Open the smile gallery (27 cases)

Invisalign Suits You If

You have crowding, gaps, or teeth that have moved since braces

Your bite is slightly off rather than far out

You can keep aligners in for 20 to 22 hours daily, without gaps

You want whitening and bonding to follow, planned together

You want treatment people are unlikely to spot, with no wires to tighten

We'll Say So If

The jaws, not the teeth, are the cause: a severe overbite or underbite may be better treated with braces by an orthodontist

A tooth must turn a long way or travel far up or down, movements that braces handle better than aligners

Gum disease or decay needs treating first, so your teeth move through healthy bone

The hours aren't realistic for you: aligners do nothing while out

At a free consultation, the iTero scan and simulation show which applies. Read the guide: is Invisalign right for you?

How It Works

Treatment usually runs 6 to 18 months, with a visit to us every 6 to 8 weeks.

Consultation and iTero Scan

Your teeth are scanned in 3D within minutes, with no putty moulds.

See Your New Smile

You see a possible result simulated on your own face, followed by a step-by-step plan of each movement. Treat it as a plan rather than a promise, as every mouth responds in its own way.

Wearing Your Aligners

You wear them 20 to 22 hours daily, removing them for meals and brushing, and change sets every one to two weeks.

Retainers

Your Vivera retainers come included. Teeth can drift back without them, so most people keep wearing them at night long term.

Straighten First, Then Perfect

Once the teeth are lined up, less has to be added to them or taken away afterwards. Plenty of our patients finish Invisalign with whitening and bonding, within a smile makeover.

Smile makeover

Living with Aligners

Within a few days, most people have settled into them.

Remove them for meals, and stick to water while they're in

Brush before they go back in, so no food is held against your teeth

A faint lisp is normal for the first day or two, then fades

A fresh set feels snug for a day or two, which means it's working

Tiny tooth-coloured attachments give the aligners grip and are polished away once you finish

Invisalign or Braces?

Hard to see, so most people won't realise you have them in

They come out, so you can eat anything and brush and floss normally

A progress visit every 6 to 8 weeks, and no wires to tighten

Braces remain the better option for some complex bites, and we'll be honest if yours is one

Read the guide: Invisalign or braces?

Fees

Which option you need comes down to the complexity of your case, and the iTero scan and simulation show us.²

Option	Typically for	Fee
Invisalign Express	Very slight spacing or crowding, often after braces relapse	£3,000
Invisalign Lite	Mild spacing or crowding	£3,500
Invisalign Moderate	Moderate spacing, crowding or bite problems	£4,000
Invisalign Comprehensive	More complex tooth movement	£4,500
Invisalign Comprehensive Plus	Cases at the most complex end	£5,000

Every package includesRefinementsVivera retainers (£550 if bought alone)Home whitening (£450)X-rays and iTero scansA hygiene visit (£90)

Paid for one by one, the retainers, whitening and hygiene visit would cost £1,090 on their own. What your written plan states is what you pay. Prices checked October 2026.

Questions

Timescales, daily wear, retainers and realistic results.

Where can I get Invisalign in Edinburgh?–

Dr Jonathan Wardell, our principal dentist, provides Invisalign at Comely Bank Dental in Comely Bank, north Edinburgh. The practice has held Invisalign Diamond Apex Provider status every year from 2022 to 2026, putting it among the top 1% of providers in Europe. Prices start at £3,000 and include refinements, Vivera retainers and whitening. Your first consultation, including an iTero scan and simulation, is free, and you can book it online.

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Guides

Invisalign Guides

All invisalign guides

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Invisalign vs Mail-Order

See Your New Smile First

Come in for a consultation and 3D scan, and look over your simulation before making any decision.

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Invisalign in Edinburgh: Straighter Teeth, No Wires

What It Treats

Crooked Teeth

Gappy Teeth

Bite Problems

Relapse

Straightened with Invisalign: Six Real Cases

Invisalign Suits You If

We'll Say So If

How It Works

Consultation and iTero Scan

See Your New Smile

Wearing Your Aligners

Retainers

Straighten First, Then Perfect

Living with Aligners

Invisalign or Braces?

Fees

Questions

Invisalign Guides

Invisalign for Adults

What Invisalign Costs

Invisalign or Braces?

Invisalign vs Mail-Order

See Your New Smile First