A teeth-straightening solution for your active child.

Invisalign aligners offer a clear alternative to traditional braces. Instead of brackets and wires, they’re made of smooth, clear plastic that’s virtually invisible. They’re also removable, so your child can keep enjoying contact sports, playing wind instruments and eating their favourite foods.

The main difference between the two versions of aligners is that Invisalign Teen aligners have a blue dot wear indicator. This helps you and your teen keep track of the amount of time each set of aligners is worn.

Retainers are fitted at the end of orthodontic treatment after the braces are removed, to prevent the teeth from moving back to their original position. They can be either removable or fixed onto the teeth. The choice of retainer is affected by a number of different factors and your orthodontist will explain which retainer is best for you. Sometimes you will be recommended to wear more than one type of retainer to reduce the chances of the teeth moving back.

Removable orthodontic appliances can be used in younger children (6-7 years old) to improve your child’s teeth and alignment. Early treatment can often prevent the need for more complex orthodontic treatment when your child is older.

Certain conditions are easier to treat and correct whilst your child’s jaws are still growing, avoiding the need for more costly treatment when the child is older. This could save time and money in the long term.

Retainers are fitted at the end of orthodontic treatment after the braces are removed, to prevent the teeth from moving back to their original position. They can be either removable or fixed onto the teeth. The choice of retainer is affected by a number of different factors and your orthodontist will explain which retainer is best for you. Sometimes you will be recommended to wear more than one type of retainer to reduce the chances of the teeth moving back.

Functional removable appliances use the muscles of the face and jaws to improve the way that the teeth bite together. They are often used in patients who have very prominent teeth (known as an increased overjet) and with good patient co-operation they can produce dramatic improvements in the way that the teeth bite together. Functional appliances tend to work most effectively in growing patients so are not used in adult patients.

Retainers are fitted at the end of orthodontic treatment after the braces are removed, to prevent the teeth from moving back to their original position. They can be either removable or fixed onto the teeth. The choice of retainer is affected by a number of different factors and your orthodontist will explain which retainer is best for you. Sometimes you will be recommended to wear more than one type of retainer to reduce the chances of the teeth moving back.

Fixed appliances are the most common type of orthodontic appliances in use today. They consist of small brackets that are attached onto the front surface of the teeth with a dental adhesive. The brackets are then connected with a thin wire which is often held in place with elastic (sometimes coloured) loops. There are various types of fixed appliance systems available ranging from metal brackets to clear (aesthetically pleasing) brackets. They enable the orthodontist to accurately move the teeth into the desired position. The orthodontist has more control over the position of the teeth with fixed appliances than can be achieved with removable appliances or removable aligners.

Retainers are fitted at the end of orthodontic treatment after the braces are removed, to prevent the teeth from moving back to their original position. They can be either removable or fixed onto the teeth. The choice of retainer is affected by a number of different factors and your orthodontist will explain which retainer is best for you. Sometimes you will be recommended to wear more than one type of retainer to reduce the chances of the teeth moving back.