Clear Aligners

The Midlands Specialist Orthodontists

Although visible appliances like
fixed braces are widely accepted,
especially by younger patients,
some people favour a more discreet
option.

Invisible options like ceramic braces and fixed lingual braces are excellent for treating more complex problems but for more minor issues, clear aligners can also be suitable.

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Clear aligners such as Invisalign use pressure to move the teeth into more desirable positions. Braces are tightened periodically until the final outcome is achieved. With clear aligners, however, the current appliances are exchanged for new adjusted ones at regular intervals to keep the teeth moving towards their ideal positions. The number  of sets of aligners used over the course of treatment will vary depending on the complexity of the correction, but they are replaced about every two weeks.

When fitted in your mouth, clear aligners are discreet and will go unseen in most social situations. The appliances are removable but are designed to be worn at all times when not eating, brushing or doing an activity that may damage them such as contact sports.
It is important that you follow the treatment plan as directed by your specialist  orthodontist for the aligners to be effective.

More complex corrections can be treated with clear aligners but we usually only recommend them for minor issues. We appreciate that aligners appeal to patients who find the idea of braces too invasive, however, and we are happy to discuss this as an option in these cases.

Why choose One
Devonshire Place
for orthodontics?

  • More than 10,000 cases completed
  • Specialist orthodontists have extra training and experience
  • More choice with our full range of systems
  • Private treatment = no waiting lists
  • Pay as you go
  • Free onsite parking
  • Open 6 days a week
  • Trusted by 200 referral dental practices across the Midlands

What To Expect

Treatment with clear aligners lasts 12 to 18 months on
average. You will need to exchange your current set for
new ones every two weeks and we will need to see you
at intervals to ensure the treatment is going as planned.
Once complete, you will need to wear a retainer at night
to ensure your results are permanent.

 

Learn about our patient journey

Pros of clear
aligners

  • A less visible and less invasive alternative
    to braces for treating minor corrections
  • The appliances are removable and easy to
    clean
  • A popular treatment worldwide with a tried
    and tested pedigree
 

Pauline's Story

‘I know I can ask him
anything… I always feel very
comfortable coming and I enjoy
my visits.’

 

Eloise's Story

‘It’s definitely helped my confidence.
I don’t mind smiling normally
instead of having to smile awkwardly
with my mouth closed.’

 

Sarah's Story

‘He listened to what it was
exactly I wanted. What was best
for me as well.’

 

Elaine's Story

‘I wasn’t going to see anybody other
than Rob…I’d seen enough
orthodontists…the minute I walked in
I liked him.’

 

Hugo's Story

‘The maximum amount of time was
2 hours and then I could just come here
straight away, so within the day of breaking
my brace I could get it fixed.’

Meet our specialist

Dr Rob Slater

GDC No. 65931

BDS FDSRCS MOrthRCS MSc, Specialist in Orthodontics

  • Pioneering founder and former chairman of the British Lingual Orthodontic Society
  • Worked as an examiner, trainer, noted publisher and international lecturer
  • Began his career as a dental technician, creating orthodontic appliances

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