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What is orthodontic treatment?
Orthodontic treatment involves wearing a brace or aligner to improve the appearance and function of your teeth. Clear aligners are one of the most modern ways to achieve this.
What would I gain from treatment?
The same core benefits as any orthodontic treatment: an improved smile, correction of crowding or misalignment, a better bite, and reduced risk of damage to prominent teeth — achieved here with a series of clear, removable trays rather than fixed brackets and wires.
Who carries out this treatment?
We believe orthodontic treatment should ideally be carried out by a specialist orthodontist. Sorriso's in-house orthodontist plans and reviews every aligner case personally.
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How do clear aligners work?
Aligners are a modern alternative to more traditional wire and bracket appliances.
Treatment involves a series of clear custom-fitted trays worn over the teeth — each aligner in the series slightly different from the last, gradually moving your teeth into their desired position.
Aligners are almost unnoticeable, and allow you to brush and floss as normal, helping maintain excellent oral hygiene throughout treatment.
How is my treatment planned?
Before manufacture, an online 3D simulation of your teeth is created; your orthodontist can adjust and refine your individual treatment plan, and you'll see the planned movements and finished result before treatment begins.
Aligners suit a variety of cases and can be used at any age — though not every case is suitable for aligners alone; some more complex movements are better suited to fixed braces.
We'll give you an honest assessment of which option will get the best result for your case.
How long will it take?
This depends on the complexity of your case — anywhere from a few months to two years, most commonly one to two years.
Is the result permanent?
Your teeth could move back towards their original position without a retainer — it's crucial to maintain retainer wear life-long.
Will it hurt?
Aligners are generally very comfortable, though you may notice mild pressure for a day or so each time you move to a new aligner in the series — this is a sign they're working, and settles quickly.
Want the fuller picture of how aligners compare to fixed and lingual braces?
Visit our Procedure Options page for the full breakdown, plus how we care for your teeth during treatment and what happens with retainers afterwards.
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