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.

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

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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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