Removable Braces

Removable braces are an adaptive and innovative way of incorporating orthodontics into your lifestyle, then traditional fixed braces. They can be taken out for activities, such as; eating, sports and work.

 

Depending on your desired outcome, your specialist may recommend the use of removeable braces. Such as, if you have a lack of or missing teeth, removable braces can be used to fill in spaces to give the appearance of a full smile, without directly effecting the gum. It is a great way to hold space for more permanent solutions such as implants or bridges. It is also a great way to hold and align teeth whilst not restricting what you eat or your lifestyle.

We offer different types of removeable braces:

Essix retainers (Clear Aligners)
A wireless, clear and custom made plastic tray that is worn over the entirety of the teeth. The plastic tray 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.

• 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.

 

Hawley retainer
Which is a wired fronted removable brace made of acrylic plastic. Time spent wearing the retainer may vary based on your treatment needs and specialist recommendations, however, being able to remove them at will gives you more flexibility in choosing when to wear them. Recommended hours of wear can be completed during night time and other less sociable hours. It can be used to address issues with dental arches, jaw alignment, adjustments to deep or open bites, all whilst keeping teeth in place.