Conventional Fixed Braces
Remain the gold standard of treatment in orthodontics due to its efficiency, precision and 3D control.
There is no difference in clinical performance between metal and ceramic braces, however ceramic braces are slightly more costly.
Invisalign
Uses a series of clear plastic aligners to be worn 20-22 hours a day as an alternative to fixed braces. Aligners are almost invisible, generally more comfortable and have less impact on eating and brushing. But committing to wearing it is key to success. In some instances like protruding teeth or mild crowding cases aligners can perform more efficiently and effectively than fixed braces.
SureSmile Aligners
Suresmile software allows us to plan tooth movements on the computer and export the digital files to our 3D printer to manufacture aligners in-house. This option offers a more cost effective solution to Invisalign, and is great for simple cases, when paired with fixed or lingual (behind the teeth) braces or when the patient is keen to avoid long fixed braces treatment and prefers to finish in clear aligners.
Lingual Braces
Lingual braces are completely discreet and are better than aligners in certain situations like deep overbite cases or in extractions cases. We use Suresmile lingual technology to plan the position of braces and order customised wires from the US to ensure an unparalleled level of accuracy. However, lingual braces can be more uncomfortable to the tongue and generally more costly than the other options.
