Treatment Length
1-3 years
6 months to 2 years
Removable?
No
Yes
Cleaning
Specialized brushing technique with longer brushing times, after every meal.
Flossing with specialized floss threader and interndetal brushes nightly, qand sometimes during the day.
Routine dentist visits
Yes
Maintenance
Always on teeth
Regular cleaning after every meal of
Teeth and gums
Avoid certain foods.
Wear 22+ hours a day
Eat with them in
Rinse mouth with water before putting back in
Soak aligners regularly.
Dental Surgery Visits
Monthly
Monthly
New sets of aligners given to be changed weekly in between visits
Cost
$6,000 – $10,000
$5,000-$10,000
Expedited Option?
No
Yes
This means we can choose which teeth we want to work on to get your desired results.
Benefits of Treatment Type
– Effective for very severe or complex cases
– Permanent bonding means consistent progress
– Colourful rubber bands
– Multiple braces types
– Time-tested reliability
Yes
This means we can choose which teeth we want to work on to get your desired results.
Benefits of Treatment Type
– Effective for very severe or complex cases
– Permanent bonding means consistent progress
– Colourful rubber bands
– Multiple braces types
– Time-tested reliability
– Discreet, nearly-invisible look
– Removable aligners easy to care for
– No food restrictions
– Comfortable and easy to wear
– Whiten teeth during treatment for ages 16+
Downsides of Treatment
– Noticeable metal appliance
– Food restrictions
– Can trap bacteria
– Can be uncomfortable/cause irritation in mouth
– May be difficult to clean leading to decay around brackets
– Increased chances of root resorption
– May require pre-aligner therapy such as expansion or jaw repositioning devices
– Must remember to wear aligners 22 hours a day – compliance based
– Aligners can stain or discolour
– More easily broken, damaged, or lost
– May require pre-aligner therapy such as expansion or jaw repositioning devices. This can shorten aligner time, but if the patient does not want these options, they can be integrated into the aligners most of the time.
Ideal Treatment For
Teenagers
Adults or responsible teenagers
You will see one of our talented dental practitioners, with an extreme eye for detail. The best treatments stem from the best diagnostics of patients current conditions and needs.
We will take measurements of your teeth, photos, questionnaires of your sleep and dental habits, and take a scan of your teeth and mouth.
After thorough analysis, you will meet with our principal dentist and she will discuss your diagnostic findings and treatment options. In some cases, pre-aligner therapy may be required to create enough space in your mouth with our extractions, or to help reduce time in clear aligners.
When you are ready for clear aligners and have consented to the treatment plan, your clear aligner customised prescription will be completed and sent to the laboratory for making of your clear aligners.
The third appointment occurs once your clear aligners are ready to be issued. Little tooth coloured attachments will be placed on some teeth to help with their movement.
A Review of how your treatment is going, and issuing of your next few sets of aligners. Aligners will be changed every 7-14 days depending on your specific needs. This will continue until you are ready for a refinement series of aligners or are finished treatment.
In some cases, we may want to order some more aligners, to ensure your smile results are the best they can be. This is done via removing previous tooth attachments, scanning and sending to the lab for further improvements.
After any orthodontic tooth movement, we recommended fixed retention of orthodontic wired behind the upper and lower anterior front 4-6 teeth long term. As we age naturally, our teeth move, and so it is particularly important to prevent this natural movement following orthodontic treatment. We will also recommend a night time retainer that is removable for 1-2 years post treatment for your best results.
As well as providing retainers, we also recommended maintenance care with the dental team every 6 months for regular check ups and cleaning.