Orthodontics: fixed braces and clear aligners

What it is for

Orthodontics corrects the position of the teeth and the bite. That is not only a question of looks: teeth that do not meet properly wear unevenly, and the spots a brush cannot reach well decay more often.

The two routes

Fixed braces. Brackets are bonded to the teeth and connected by a wire. They work continuously and move teeth reliably even over longer distances.

Clear aligners. A series of transparent trays worn one after another, moving the teeth step by step. They are barely visible and come out for eating and brushing.

The aligners are made by the clinic’s own dental technician, not ordered in from a branded system.

What decides it

Not the preference alone, but the findings. For larger corrections and for changes to the bite, fixed braces are the more dependable route. For milder misalignment, aligners are a serious alternative.

With aligners there is one factor that belongs said openly: they only work while they are being worn. Taking them out often lengthens the treatment and achieves less at the end.

The process

Examination and digital measurement, then the plan with the expected duration. The active phase follows, with regular check-ups.

Once that is finished comes the stabilisation. This part is often underestimated: teeth tend to drift back towards their old position, and stabilisation is what makes the result last.

Payment

Orthodontics is the only area where the clinic offers monthly payment during ongoing treatment. Anything further is discussed at the clinic.