If you are interested in straightening your teeth with Active Aligners we have included some further information on this page, including FAQ's and the treatment journey.
Active Aligners are an alternative to traditional braces they are clear customised aligners that are worn in sequence to move your teeth in stages until their optimal alignment position has been reached.
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Active Aligners are prescribed to treat various degrees of the following orthodontic conditions:
Crowded teeth
Gaps
Overbites
Rotated teeth
Active Aligners are for anyone looking for a discreet alternative to traditional orthodontic braces that produce similar outcomes, affordability and with shorter treatment times.
Active Aligners are available to adults and teenagers provided they have been determined as suitable candidates. The minimum age is 16 (as it is required that all permanent teeth have erupted). There is no maximum age for Active Aligners and many adults find the nature of the treatment suitable to their lifestyles.
The average Active Aligner case takes anywhere between 6-8 months. Depending on the complexity of the case, your treatment may differ. Once you have undergone your candidacy assessment with us and it has been determined that you are a candidate, the details of your treatment (including the expected length of treatment) will be made available to you.
The price of Active Aligner treatment varies depending on the complexity and length of your treatment. Following an initial consultation we will provide you with a treatment plan detailing the cost of your treatment.
The treatment plan will show the cost of the Active Aligners, any professional fees and/or for consultations and any additional work (for example, fillings, x-rays, IPR etc.) to prepare your mouth for treatment.
Sometimes refinements outside of the original scope of treatment may be desirable at the end of an aligner journey. Should this be the case, there may be an additional cost.
Traditional orthodontics use metal wires and brackets which are bonded to teeth to move them into their desired positions. Instead of the metal wires or brackets, Active Aligners are clear removable plastic trays that apply slight, yet highly precise forces to specific teeth over the course of your treatment.
In certain circumstances, where patients present with highly complex bites, traditional orthodontics may still be recommended.
We will assess the overall condition of your mouth and complete any necessary dental work required before starting an Active Aligner treatment plan (for example, fillings, hygienist etc.).
This is followed by either a 3D scan or impression of your teeth which will be sent to the Active Aligners treatment planners to determine your suitability for the treatment.
If we can straighten your smile using Active Aligners, the treatment planning team will digitally plot all tooth movements and plan your new smile.
We will send you a digital 3D Smile Simulation so that you can evaluate your expected results before embarking on your Active Aligners treatment.
Once you have accepted the treatment plan, your bespoke aligners will be manufactured.
Should you need any pre straightening treatments, we will book an appointment at the correct time according to your treatment plan (this is normally done on the same day that you collect your Active Aligners)
Collect Active Aligners from us and begin treatment.
Your Active Aligners are worn for 22 hours a day, 7 days a week and replaced every 1 to 2 weeks with the next aligner.
We will monitor your progress over the course of your treatment.
Once you have finished your Active Aligner treatment, you will be required to wear your retainers for a minimum of 22 hours a day for 3 months to maintain your newly aligned smile.
Thereafter, you may move to nightly wear or a fixed lingual retainer at our agreed discretion (1 set of removable retainers is included per treatment).
If you interested to see how Active Aligners could benefit your smile, please call us and book an appointment. During the consultation we can discuss how Active Aligners could benefit you.
Thereafter, we will explain the next steps for treatment and oversee the Active Aligner treatment to ensure that you achieve the results that you are expecting.
