Orthodontics

Clear Aligners vs Braces

Achieving your dream smile is possible at any age. Orthodontic treatment aims to straighten teeth and correct issues such as crowding, spacing, crossbite, overjet, deep bite, and open bite.

Clear aligners offer an efficient and discreet way to achieve this. You will have tooth coloured “attachments” glued onto certain teeth, which holds onto a clear plastic alginer that precisely fits your mouth. Orthodontic braces gradually shift teeth into their ideal position using a system of metal brackets, wires, and sometimes additional appliances.

How Clear Aligners Work

Your treatment involves a series of nearly invisible, removable aligners custom-made for your teeth. You'll change to a new set every 1-2 weeks, with each aligner gradually moving your teeth into the desired position. This process continues until your smile is perfectly aligned.

How Braces Work

Braces work by applying continuous, gentle pressure to the teeth, encouraging them to move over time. The brackets are bonded to the teeth and connected by an archwire, which is periodically adjusted to guide tooth movement. As the teeth shift, the surrounding bone remodels, allowing for a stable and properly aligned smile.

Person wearing clear dental aligners for teeth straightening

CLEAR ALIGNERS

Dental model with colorful braces on teeth

BRACES

Treatment Process

  1. Initial Consultation: Begin with a free orthodontic consultation, where we'll assess your teeth and discuss your goals.

  2. Personalised Plan: We'll create a tailored treatment plan outlining the steps to achieve your ideal smile.

  3. Regular Check-Ups: Throughout your treatment, you'll have regular appointments to ensure everything is progressing as planned.

  4. Retention: After completing your aligner treatment, you'll receive retainers to maintain your new smile and prevent any relapse.