Clear braces are the most popular type of Orthodontics.  They are also a type of Cosmetic Dentistry.  They are used to straighten crowded and gappy teeth.  An Orthodontist will do this treatment for you. 

There are many benefits of having clear braces. They include:

• They are more aesthetical than the standard metal braces.

• They can work quicker than metal braces.

• Nobody knows you are wearing them because they are clear.

• They are comfortable. 

• They can be removed to eat and clean your teeth making them healthier for your mouth.

• Clear Braces can work quicker to straighten your teeth than metal braces.

• Invisible braces can be done by an Orthodontist or Cosmetic dentist

Types of Clear Braces

At Perfect Smile Spa in Essex our Orthodontist offers 2 different types of Clear Braces – Clearstep Positioners and Inman Aligner.  Anyone can have clear braces and both offer brilliant results.

Clearstep Positioners are a thin plastic brace that looks similar to a bleaching tray and has to be worn for 20 hours a day.  The treatment is done in stages and each tray gently repositions your teeth into the desired position.  It takes approximately 12-18 months for your teeth to straighten and once achieved a fixed retainer will be needed to ensure the teeth do not move back to their original position.  Before any treatment is carried out the Orthodontist will take impressions and x-rays and send them to Clearstep so they can collate a report telling you how long it will take to straighten your teeth and how many stages will be necessary.

Inman Aligners are also made of a thin plastic but don’t fit over the whole of your teeth unlike Clearstep.  Inman Aligners only work on the upper or lower front 4 teeth.  They have to be worn for 20 hours a day and take approximately 6-16 weeks for your teeth to straighten.  Inman is just one aligner that you wear unlike the series of aligners you have to wear with Clearstep.  Once your teeth have straightened you will need a fixed retainer to ensure the teeth do not move back to their original position.

At Perfect Smile Spa, Dentist Essex our Orthodontist specialise in Clear Braces and treat many patients with their appliances.  For further information regarding Clear Braces or Cosmetic Dentistry why not telephone the practice and speak to our highly trained staff who will be more than happy to help you.