Discreet Braces

There are a range of options that make braces less visible.

Clear fixed Braces
Although clear retainers is the most advertised discreet orthodontic support for adults in todays society, the technology has limitations. Some do not qualify as a viable patient for them due to the complexity of the required treatment. This is where clear fixed braces come in. They combine effectiveness and aesthetics, making them the go to option for individuals wishing to have a less visible way to straighten teeth. 

Our preferred high quality products:

• Clarity (3M)
  Ultra-small translucent ceramic brackets that are designed to support orthodontic operations and blend in with natural tooth colour. The brackets are stain and discoloration resistant, paired with clear ligatures, the brace remains low profile for the entirety of their use. They can also be used with coloured ligatures for a more bold look.
• Radiance (AO)
  The same mechanics of a fixed brace but barely visible. These clear ceramic brackets have the strength and integrity of a high performance brace, without drawing attention from the face.

 

Clear Aligners
A clear aligner is a removable custom-made, plastic tray that gently and gradually adjusts misaligned teeth into their desired positions over time.
Unlike traditional fixed braces with wires and brackets, aligners are nearly invisible, providing a discreet and comfortable alternative for correcting issues like crowding or gaps. The smooth surfaces of the trays make them easier to clean, the removability of them allows for continued care of the teeth.

The treatment will require you to wear a series of trays for a significant amount of time of the day, to ensure consistent pressure. Each tray will be worn for a specific length of time to encourage continual, gentle progressive movement of the teeth. They are only to be removed for eating, drinking, and cleaning.
Compliance and consistency is required for timely and efficient outcomes. Your specialist will provide regular check ups to track progress and make any required adjustments to the treatment plan, but the majority of the work is done by you.

While Clear Aligners are effective for many issues, some orthodontic cases may still require the use of the more traditional braces. Together, with your specialist, you will be able to discuss what would fit in with your lifestyle and provide you the best outcomes.

 

Our preferred high quality products:

• Angel Aligners
  With two decades of perfecting their designs, Angel aligners are experts in creating almost invisible, impactful support for the teeth and jaw. They are able to provide custom made trays that can work in tandem with wider orthodontic treatments such as elastics and tooth rotations, something that was previously only correctable with fixed braces.
  The comfortable, barely there feel make addressing orthodontic issues a breeze.
• Invisalign
  The more well known brand of clear aligners, which offer comfortable and discreet orthodontic treatment. Their state of the art multilayer material and advanced technology provide visual roadmaps for predictable results.

 

Lingual Braces
Lingual braces are a modern, invisible alternative to fixed braces.
Like a fixed brace, it stays on for the duration of your treatment. Unlike a traditional brace, lingual braces attach to the back of the teeth. They are custom made to ensure maximum comfort and speech adaptation. They also make it much easier to clean your teeth while undergoing treatment.

 

Our preferred high quality products:

• WIN Lingual Brace
  These is a specialized bracket system that provides the certainty and reliability of a fixed brace but with a level of discretion.
  Fixed braces is the most sure way to address orthodontic issues, it provides consistent and continual pressure on the teeth. WIN Brackets are extremely flat in design to minimize discomfort, precisely placed and cover a larger surface of the back of the teeth. This makes it easier to maintain a good level of oral hygiene and minimizes the likelihood of white spot lesions.
  The teeth are supported not just on the crowns, but the roots too. Allowing for les tension to be held in the lower structures of the teeth.
  As a fixed brace, the Lingual brace is able to target a wide range of orthodontic issues, such as malformed bites; Over, under, deep, cross and open. Along with the more well known issues of overcrowding and spacing.