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I want straighter teeth
Clear aligners are thin, removable trays that move teeth a little at a time. They suit many adults and teenagers with crowding or spacing, and an assessment shows whether they are right for you.
Consultation $95 · about 45 minutes with a dentist, with a written plan to take home.
Is this you?
In short
Each aligner is shaped slightly ahead of where your teeth are now. Worn for most of the day, it applies gentle pressure, and you change to the next aligner every one to two weeks.
Aligners are taken out for eating, drinking anything other than water, and cleaning. The result depends on wearing them as advised, and retainers keep the teeth in place afterwards.
A series of removable trays planned from a digital scan.
A shorter course that addresses mild crowding or spacing of the front teeth.
Brackets and wires, which can suit more complex movements.
Bonding or veneers can disguise mild irregularities without moving the teeth.
Suitability
Your dentist bases the recommendation on records of your teeth and bite:
Book a consultationOnly an examination can confirm what is suitable for you. Your dentist explains the reasons for any recommendation.
Results
Every case is different, and results depend on each patient’s situation.
Step by step
Examination, photographs, X-rays and a digital scan of your teeth.
A digital plan shows the intended movement and the expected number of aligners, for you to approve.
Your first aligners are fitted, with any attachments, and you are shown how to wear and clean them.
Short appointments every six to eight weeks to check progress and collect your next aligners.
If some teeth need further movement, additional aligners are made.
Retainers hold the teeth in their new position. They are worn long term, usually at night.
Costs
Consultation
$95per visit
About 45 minutes with a dentist
The consultation fee is separate from treatment fees.
Book a consultationRecords, treatment plan, aligners, review visits and a first set of retainers.
from $3,400 per course
Your estimate states how many aligners, refinements and retainers are included.
Sample fees for demonstration. A clinic’s own fees, inclusions and finance terms appear here.
All fees, payment and financingYour clinician
The dentist who assesses you also plans your treatment and stays responsible for it from the first visit to the last.
Dentist · Cosmetic dentistry and clear aligners
Dr. Sample looks after general and cosmetic care, from first examinations to veneers and aligner treatment.
Questions
It depends on how far the teeth need to move. Mild cases can take a few months and more complex ones over a year. Your plan gives the expected duration for you.
Aligners are clear and fit closely, so they are much less visible than fixed braces. The small attachments on some teeth are tooth-coloured.
Most people feel pressure for a day or two after changing to a new aligner. This usually settles quickly.
Yes. Teeth tend to move back without them, so retainers are part of every plan and are worn long term.
Sample treatment information for demonstration. A clinic reviews and approves its own clinical content before publication.
Contact
| Monday – Wednesday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 10:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Saturday | By appointment |
Smatch Demo Dental is a fictional clinic. Its team, cases, reviews, fees and contact details are sample content, and the cases are 3D illustrations rather than patient photographs.
