I Travel a Lot for Work, Can I Still Get Invisalign®?

If your diary is packed with flights, meetings and school runs, the idea of regular orthodontic visits can feel impossible. Good news, you can still enjoy Invisalign® with expert oversight at Aberdeen Orthodontics. Our Dental Monitoring app keeps your treatment moving, even when you are on the move, with quick weekly smile selfies and digital check-ins that fit around your life.

What is the Dental Monitoring app?

Dental Monitoring is a secure smartphone app that connects you to our Specialist Orthodontists between visits. You take guided photos of your teeth, often called smile selfies, using your phone camera and a small mouth accessory. The app sends your images to our clinical team for review. We compare your progress with your Invisalign® plan and let you know what to do next, for example continue as planned, switch to the next aligner, or pop in for a quick adjustment if needed.

The result is simple. You get specialist oversight every week, not just every few months, with far fewer trips to the clinic.

Do I need to come in for every check-up with Invisalign®?

No. With Dental Monitoring, many check-ups happen digitally. After your in-person start appointment and initial coaching, most adults only need occasional visits, for example to place or polish small attachments, carry out interproximal reduction when indicated, or collect refinements. We still see you in person at key stages, yet routine progress checks move online so your schedule stays clear.

Patients who work offshore, travel frequently or manage busy households often tell us the digital pathway is a lifesaver. They can keep treatment moving without pressing pause on work or family plans.

How does remote monitoring work day to day?

Here is the typical flow:

• Weekly reminders prompt you to take photos in the app. The scan takes a couple of minutes
• Our team reviews your images against your digital treatment plan.
• You receive clear guidance in the app. This might include reassurance that everything is tracking well, a green light to change trays, or tailored tips such as using chewies more on one side.
• If something needs a hands-on tweak, we arrange a convenient in-person visit.

Because we check progress more often, we can catch small issues early. That can mean smoother progress, fewer surprises and, for some patients, faster aligner changes when your teeth are tracking perfectly.

Is remote orthodontic care as effective as in-person visits?

Remote monitoring is an addition to specialist care, not a replacement. Your treatment is planned and led by our Specialist Orthodontists, including Invisalign® Diamond Providers Mr Richard Buckle and Miss Johann Bell. Dental Monitoring simply brings our clinical eyes to you every week.

Effectiveness comes from three things:

• Specialist planning with iTero 3D scanning and a bespoke Invisalign® plan.
• Consistent wear, typically 20 to 22 hours per day, and good aligner hygiene.
• Regular oversight, which the app makes easy wherever you are.

When these factors are in place, remote check-ins are highly effective. We have guided many patients through busy seasons, relocations and offshore rotations. Some even completed most of their Invisalign® journey with only a handful of clinic visits, supported by weekly digital reviews.

What are the benefits of digital check-ins?

• Fewer appointments, more flexibility. Keep work trips and school commitments without juggling diaries.
• Faster feedback. You do not wait weeks to ask a question, you send a scan and get guidance quickly.
• Earlier intervention. If an aligner is not seating fully or an elastic needs an adjustment, we can step in sooner.
• Added motivation. Weekly green lights help you stay on track, and gentle nudges keep wear-time honest.
• Travel friendly. Whether you are in Aberdeen, London or abroad, your Specialist Orthodontist is in your pocket.

What does a typical Invisalign® week look like for frequent travellers?

• Morning: wear your aligners as usual, brush and floss after meals, and store trays in a case when eating.
• Weekly scan: take your smile selfies in the app, usually on the same day each week. It takes a few minutes.
• Guidance: receive a message confirming tracking and next steps. Many patients get approval to change to the next aligner on a set schedule, for example weekly or fortnightly, depending on the plan.
• On the road: pack chewies to help seat new trays, carry your aligner case, and keep a travel toothbrush handy. If tenderness appears after a change, soft foods and analgesia can help.

If the app flags something, we will advise on simple steps you can take right away, or we will book a short in-person visit at our George Street clinic with free on-site parking.

Will I still feel supported without frequent visits?

Absolutely. You have a whole team behind you. Our Treatment Coordinators guide you from your first scan, show you how to use the app and arrange practical finance options with zero deposit and 0% APR where eligible. Our Orthodontic Therapists, including Eilidh and Alison, offer tips on attachments, elastics and aligner care. You can message us via the app or call reception if you need quick advice. Many patients mention how reassuring it is to get a same-day response.

Real-life snapshots from busy patients

• Offshore engineer: worked two weeks on, two weeks off, used weekly Dental Monitoring scans to change trays on schedule. Only attended in person for attachments, a mid-course review and final refinements.
• Consultant on the conference circuit: travelled across the UK and Europe, kept to a weekly change routine with chewies and meticulous hygiene. The app confirmed tracking, and we timed clinic visits between trips.
• Parent with school runs and part-time study: loved skipping midweek appointments. Digital check-ins and a few well-timed visits made treatment predictable and stress free.

Is Invisalign® right for me if I need discreet treatment?

If you want a near-invisible option that fits a professional setting, Invisalign® is a strong choice. If fixed appliances are better for your case, we also offer ceramic brackets for a subtle look in-clinic.

Getting started at Aberdeen Orthodontics

Your journey begins with an assessment and iTero 3D scan. We will map out your Invisalign® plan, explain how Dental Monitoring works and give you a written estimate. Flexible monthly payments are available, and our team will tailor a plan to your needs. If you are comparing choices in the city, our central location with free parking makes visits straightforward. You can also explore dental monitoring for a deeper look at how the technology supports remote care.

Have questions about fees and timelines? Our Treatment Coordinators can explain representative costs and finance options, then confirm your bespoke quote after assessment. If you are early in your research, you may also find it useful to compare adult braces Aberdeen to understand alternatives.

Invisalign® for busy lives

You can travel for work, juggle family life and still get Invisalign®. With Dental Monitoring, you send quick weekly smile selfies, receive timely guidance from our Specialist Orthodontists and visit the clinic only when it adds real value. That means fewer disruptions, faster feedback and the consistent support you need to reach a confident, healthy smile.