Over the past two decades cosmetic
alternatives to fixed standard metal
braces have become more technologically
advanced and reliable.

As a result the demand for them has surged, and many
adults who put up with misaligned teeth for years have
felt ready to straighten their teeth because it’s finally
possible to do so in a discreet way.

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We offer three types of invisible treatments:

  • Invisalign — clear plastic removable appliances that
    are best suited to relatively minor corrections
  • Fixed lingual braces — braces fixed behind the teeth,
    hidden from view and suitable for use in treating more
    complex cases
  • Ceramic braces — fixed braces that use clear brackets
    instead of stainless steel

While general dental practitioners may offer an invisible treatment
(typically aligners), our selection of treatments and the range of
problems we are able to treat with them is substantially broader.
Our lead clinician Rob Slater has an excellent feel for what will work
and is recognised as a pioneering practitioner in the use of lingual braces.

We are able to offer you combinations of treatments that may be
more effective in treating your problem than a treatment using just
one appliance. An example of this could be using Invisalign to correct your
lower teeth and a fixed lingual brace on your upper teeth. Also, if your initial treatment
is not as successful as hoped for, there are alternative invisible options
that you can turn to — a versatility that general dental practitioners are
unlikely to offer.

Invisalign

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Fixed lingual
braces

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Clear
aligners

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Ceramic
braces

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Invisalign

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Fixed lingual
braces

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Clear
aligners

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Ceramic
braces

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Pros of
invisible
braces

  • They are less visible than fixed standard braces and some
    appliances are entirely hidden
  • You will feel less disruption to your social and professional
    life during treatment
  • With Invisalign you can eat and drink normally and the
    appliances are easy to keep clean
  • There is nowhere better than One Devonshire Place to
    provide treatment with lingual braces
  • Our principal dentist, specialist orthodontist Rob Slater,
    was one of the first people in the UK to receive a master’s
    degree in lingual orthodontics, and the first orthodontist in
    the Midlands to deliver lingual braces regularly. He is a
    founding member and former chairman of the British Lingual
    Orthodontics Society, and was awarded life membership of
    the organisation in 2014.

What To Expect

With the fixed appliances your specialist orthodontist
will advise you on what food you should avoid and how
to keep your appliance clean. Your speech can be affected,
particularly with lingual braces, while your mouth gets
used to the appliance, and it may initially feel
uncomfortable next to the tongue. With Invisalign you
will be given a series of aligners to change every two
weeks or so, with routine check-ups. With fixed appliances
you will need the braces tightened regularly by your
specialist orthodontist.