Invisalign® Touch-Up

Invisalign Touch-Up is a short course of clear aligners designed to gently realign teeth that have shifted. It’s ideal for patients who’ve previously had orthodontic treatment and want to refine their smile with minimal disruption to daily life.

This treatment is suitable for minor crowding, spacing or relapse following previous orthodontic treatment. A consultation will confirm whether Invisalign Touch-Up is the right solution for your smile.

It can be frustrating to see your teeth move after years of orthodontic work, but this is a very natural process called orthodontic relapse. Teeth are not fixed permanently in the jawbone; they are held by periodontal ligaments that have “memory” and often try to pull teeth back toward their original positions. This is why wearing a retainer is so vital. If a retainer is lost, broken, or not worn as often as prescribed, the teeth can slowly begin to drift. Additionally, natural ageing, changes in jaw density, and habits like teeth grinding can apply pressure that causes minor crowding or gaps to reappear over time.

If you have only noticed minor movement, you likely won’t need to return to fixed metal braces or a lengthy multi-year plan. Modern technology allows us to target specific, small movements. These focused options, such as Invisalign Touch Up in Melton Mowbray, use a small series of clear aligners to gently push those specific teeth back into alignment. Because we are only correcting minor shifts rather than your entire bite, the process is much faster, often taking just a few months, and is significantly more comfortable than traditional orthodontic methods.

When teeth move due to a missing retainer, the best course of action depends on the extent of the shift. If the movement is very slight, a new custom-made retainer might be enough to hold them where they are and prevent further drifting. However, if the movement is noticeable, we typically recommend a short course of clear aligner therapy to restore the alignment before fitting you for a new, permanent retainer. Options like Invisalign Touch Up are specifically designed for these exact scenarios, providing a discreet and removable way to regain your original results without the lifestyle interruptions of traditional braces.

Absolutely, and in fact, slight shifting is exactly what this treatment was designed for! An Invisalign Touch-Up is the ideal solution for patients who are generally happy with their smile but have noticed small gaps opening up or front teeth beginning to overlap again. During a consultation, we use a 3D scanner to see exactly how far your teeth have moved. If the relapse is minor, we can provide you with a small number of aligners (often between 5 and 10 sets) to polish your smile and get it back to its best. It’s an efficient, “light-touch” approach that focuses only on what needs fixing.