Clear aligners are a popular way to straighten your teeth and transform your smile. Our accredited SureSmile® and Invisalign specialists can design your perfect smile and guide you every step of the way through your treatment.

How do clear aligners work?

Clear aligners use a series of removable aligners to move teeth gradually to a new position using physical pressure. Clear aligners may be suitable treatment for:

• Straightening crooked, crowded or overlapping teeth

• Closing gaps between teeth

• Correcting issues caused by missing, extra or undersized teeth

• Correcting bite problems including underbite, overbite and crossbite  

• Avoiding and eliminating painful conditions like TMJ disorders

The process works like this:

• We take digital scans of your teeth before treatment to plan and design your ideal smile.

• You choose your treatment option (we are SureSmile® and Invisalign specialists).

• The exact number of custom made clear aligners needed to achieve your desired result will be made.

• At your fitting appointment, we explain the process and set you up with our monitoring app so you we can track your progress wearing each set of clear aligners.

• Your dentist will regularly check your scans and confirm when you are ready to move on to your next set.

• We will also see you for face-to-face appointments every few months to check progress until your treatment is complete.

Benefits of clear aligners

Like traditional braces, clear aligners use physical pressure to move your teeth however they offer many other benefits over traditional braces:

A cleaner look

Many people would like to have straighter teeth want to avoid the look and discomfort of wearing traditional braces. Clear aligners are virtually invisible so you can be straitening your teeth without anyone noticing.

Most technically advanced treatment

Clear aligners use the latest digital technology including digital design and fabrication to create a set of precise custom moulds. Each mould gradually moves your teeth to their new position. Every step is monitored closely to complete the process with no surprises along the way.

Less pain and less invasive

Clear aligners are the modern way to correct issues with your bite and smile without bulky metal plates, wires and plastic bits attached to every tooth in your mouth. This feels more comfortable for your mouth and gums. It also helps you feel more confident while undergoing treatment.

Easier to clean teeth and care for your gums

Clear aligners are designed to be taken out. While this is more comfortable (and a lot less messy) for eating and drinking, it also has huge benefits for oral health. You can brush and floss normally with clear aligners, avoiding many of the oral hygiene issues that come with traditional braces.   

Time and cost benefits

The exact timing and cost of your treatment depends on your individual circumstances. Clear aligners can be more economical than traditional braces in some cases. You will start seeing the difference straight away and treatment can time be as little as six months.