Clear aligners

Straighter teeth, quietly.

Clear aligners are thin, transparent trays that move your teeth a fraction of a millimetre at a time. They come out to eat and brush, and most people around you will not notice you are wearing them.

Typical treatment
6 – 18 months
Daily wear
20 – 22 hours
New trays
Every 1 – 2 weeks
Check-ups
Every 6 – 8 weeks

The treatment

Planned in 3D, step by step

From a 3D scan of your teeth, we plan every movement digitally and show you an animation of how your teeth will move, and the expected end result, before you commit.

Each set of aligners is made for one stage of that plan. Small tooth-coloured attachments are sometimes bonded to teeth to help the aligners grip.

Aligners can correct

  • CrowdingTeeth that overlap or twist.
  • GapsSpaces between teeth.
  • Mild bite issuesMany overbites, underbites and crossbites.
  • Relapse after bracesTeeth that moved back after earlier treatment.

Step by step

Your aligner journey

  1. 1

    Scan & assessment

    A 3D scan replaces impressions. We check gums and bite.

    45 min

  2. 2

    Treatment preview

    You see a 3D simulation of the movement and the final result.

    1 week

  3. 3

    Aligner fitting

    First trays are fitted, with attachments if needed, and we show you how to wear them.

    30 – 45 min

  4. 4

    Retainers

    Retainers, worn at night, keep your teeth where we moved them.

    Ongoing

Dr. Meera Fernandes

The retainer is part of the treatment, not an afterthought.

Dr. Meera FernandesOrthodontistView profile

Questions

Asked by patients, answered plainly.

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Do aligners hurt?

Each new set feels snug for a day or two. It is pressure rather than pain.

What if I do not wear them enough?

Teeth only move while the trays are in. Under 20 hours a day, treatment slows or goes off track.

Are aligners better than braces?

For many cases they are equally effective and more comfortable. Some complex bites still do better with braces; we will tell you honestly.

Ready when you are.

Book an evaluation for clear aligners. We’ll explain your options, the timeline and the cost in writing, with no obligation.

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