INVISIBLE BRACES
The Clear Route To Straight Teeth
Whether they call them invisible braces or clear braces, many adults who contact our dental practice want a fast, effective but inconspicuous way to straighten their teeth and provide an all-round orthodontic solution.
What Do We Mean By Invisible Braces?
This is really a popular term for a very discrete form of short term orthodontics where we put the braces behind the teeth or use clear plastic aligners so that they are only noticeable if you look at them closely.
We have considerable experience in invisible braces, fitting Invisalign, Six Month Smiles, Inman Aligner and other well-known orthodontic treatments and we will help you choose the right kind of braces for your teeth.
Clear Braces Prices
| Six Month Smiles single arch |
£2300 |
| Six Month Smiles both arches (includes tooth whitening and removable retainers) |
£2900 |
| Replacement removable retainer | £150 |
| Fixed/bonded retainer | £150 |
| Inman Aligner | £1450 |
| Invisalign | £2500 to £4000 per jaw |
| Invisalign Lite | £2000 per jaw |
Invisible Braces for Her Wedding
Lisa had left things very late when deciding early February that she wanted her teeth straightened with invisible braces but we pulled out all the stops and agreed an affordable compromise.
Clear brackets were used on the upper and lower teeth to straighten them with Six Month Smiles. Her upper incisors were severely crowded and the treatment time was estimated at seven months. Due to Lisa's wedding plans we proposed a temporary removal and retainer with braces going back in after the honeymoon.
Happily her lower teeth were not as badly crowded and we manage to straighten them in three months. Most of the corrective realignment with Six Month Smiles generally occurs in the first few months and thankfully in Lisa's case the results were very good. Lisa was absolutely delighted with the prospect of smiling for her wedding photos
Can I still get braces as an adult?
Many patients feel they missed the boat when it came to childhood braces. Sometimes they weren't given the option of orthodontics when they were young. Occasionally they started with braces but didn't keep going.
Now they have misaligned teeth or a gap in their smile and they wonder if they can still get braces now they are adults.
The answer is almost always yes. We have many adult patients receiving orthodontic treatment in our Glasgow practice and braces can be suitable for patients well into middle age.
Age really isn't a problem, though it helps if your teeth are in good condition and healthy. Contact us for an initial free appointment.
Types of Dental Braces
Six Month Smiles
Great value braces system using clear brackets and tooth-colored wires for a short but effective treatment.
Inman Aligner
Efficient system for gently guiding protruding or overcrowded teeth into place.
Invisalign
The world’s first clear aligners changed the way dentists straightened their patients' teeth.
Remember, your initial consultation is free. There is nothing to lose in coming to the surgery to discuss your requirements and everything to be gained. Not only are all our staff qualified to help you. Some have had orthodontic treatment themselves and will be able to pass on their experiences.
Invisible braces are part of the Cosmetic Dentistry Portfolio at Crystal Dental Glasgow.
Case Study - Fixing Overcrowded Teeth with Clear Braces
1. Overcrowded Teeth
This patient was understandably pretty desperate for any cosmetic improvements. His main problems were his bite, advancing gum disease and overcrowding at the front of the mouth. He also had an un-erupted adult canine - meaning the eye tooth had not emerged through the gum as expected.
After a few orthodontic consultations, Mark was in a position to decide on invisible braces. It was agreed not to place braces on all of the teeth to avoid pressure on a residual upper baby tooth.
He was deemed unsuitable for corrective surgery to improve his bite, with long term braces. A more cosmetic orthodontic solution was chosen with clear ceramic brackets and tooth coloured wires.
2. Treatment Plan
First of all, his gum problems (gingivitis with associated bleeding and tartar), were cleaned up. Then braces were placed on his teeth and adjusted every 4-6weeks.
Now that braces have been removed, it is evident from the photos that Mark's teeth and their alignment are more hygienic.
Often in dentistry, it is more important that we achieve a significant improvement in dental health, than to search for a perfect smile.
In this case there were added cosmetic benefits and Mark is now looking forward to coming back to Dr Murphy for his routine checkup and hygiene appointments.
Becca's Clear Braces Diary
She kept a diary of her braces journey. Read how she got on in this series of excerpts.
Cosmetic Braces in Her Lunchtime : Rebecca’s Dental Diary
Rebecca had her cosmetic braces fitted at Crystal Dental Care in Glasgow. This is her Six Month Smiles dental braces diary.
Orthodontic Treatment in Glasgow: Rebecca’s Dental Diary Part 2
Read Rebecca’s ongoing diary of her orthodontic treatment in Glasgow. In the bad books again!
Invisible Braces Video: Rebecca’s Braces Progress
Two month update on Becca’s clear braces journey. This time we embarrassed her with a full colour video.