Invisible Braces

We provide Invisalign and Suresmile solutions for confident smiles

Get straighter teeth discreetly with invisible braces.

If you have small gaps, crooked or protruding teeth, you can straighten your smile without wires or unsightly braces. Teeth straightening can enhance your confidence and overall wellbeing by fixing your bite and improving the look of your smile.

Discreet & Convenient

Invisible braces or clear aligners, like Invisalign and Sure Smile, are an increasingly popular way to straighten your teeth. More comfortable, more discreet, and more convenient than traditional orthodontic treatments, it is no wonder they have become so popular.

Teeth straightening isn’t just for teenagers. Anyone can benefit from invisible braces, including adults. This virtually invisible treatment means you can feel comfortable and confident throughout the treatment.
Give your confidence a boost with a straighter smile. Talk to us today.

What are the major benefits?

There are many benefits of invisible braces over traditional orthodontic methods. Invisible braces are:

Discreet – You can feel confident during and after the treatment
Removable –It’s easy to brush and floss your teeth
Comfortable – No metal brackets or wires to irritate your mouth
Flexibility – With the flexibility of being removable, it’s the orthodontic solution that can work around your lifestyle
Eat what you want – Because you take the aligners out when you eat

Sometimes we may need to refer you to one of our trusted orthodontist partners for more complex issues.

Not Just Cosmetic Outcomes

The benefits of straight teeth are not just cosmetic. Irregularly aligned teeth can lead to oral health problems, including tooth damage and chipping, tooth loss, degrading tooth enamel, difficulty chewing properly or speaking. Straightening your teeth can make a significant difference to dental problems caused by misaligned teeth.

What are Invisible Braces?

Teeth straightening methods have come a long way. Metal braces with unsightly wires are no longer your only option. Invisible braces and clear aligner therapy provide an almost invisible way to straighten your teeth.

Clear aligners are transparent, custom-made devices that fit perfectly over your teeth, like a discrete mouthguard. You will receive a set of aligners, each one slightly different, to gradually reposition your teeth. Each aligner is worn for approximately two weeks, adjusting your teeth progressively. At Azura, we use leading clear aligner brands Invisalign and Sure Smile.

Teeth straightening at Azura

The first step to a more confident smile is to book a consultation with one of our practitioners to evaluate your smile for any concerns regarding crooked or misplaced teeth or an uneven smile. Our practitioners will assess your teeth, bite and smile together and create a plan to correct issues like an overbite, underbite or rotated teeth. We will ensure the results look beautiful and your teeth can function as they should.

We will take a digital scan of your teeth to design your new smile. The scan is a lot more comfortable than creating physical impressions and more accurate. This information is used to map each step of your treatment to ensure each tooth moves the correct amount at the right time. At the end of this process, you will see a preview of your new smile!

Your custom-made clear aligners are then manufactured using medical-grade BPA-free, phthalate-free clear thermoplastic using state of the art technology.

Your safety is our first concern, from scanning and modelling through to your finished smile. It is essential for your comfort that your aligners are designed and manufactured to fit you correctly. We will provide you with a set of aligners to use over the treatment period according to your individual plan. Our practitioners will monitor your teeth as they straighten to ensure they are progressing as expected. We will guide you through the process and advise you when to change to the next aligner in your sequence based on your individual case.

Your treatment can take anywhere from six months to two years. The length of treatment will depend on how far your teeth need to move, how complicated your treatment is, and how long you are wearing your aligners for during the day and night.

Our practitioners will be with you through every step of your journey to a lasting, beautiful smile.

Frequently asked questions

What are invisible braces, or clear aligners?

To assist move teeth into the right position, clear aligners are an alternative to conventional braces. Clear aligners don't have metal wires or brackets, but they employ a progressive force to control tooth movement, much like braces do. Hence the name “invisible braces”

How long does treatment take?

The length of time required varies from patient to patient depending on their individual circumstances, and how often and long they are wearing their aligners for. On average most cases take no longer than 2 years and can be as little as 6 months. However, this can vary greatly depending on the complexity of your individual needs, how far they are required to move, and if you are wearing your aligners as prescribed.

Will it affect my speech?

The trays won't significantly affect your speech because they are so thin. For the initial few days of treatment, you might hear a small lisp. However, once you have adjusted to wearing your aligners this will resolve and usually happens in the first couple of days.

Can I drink coffee with my aligners in?

You should not consume anything other than water whilst wearing your aligners. You should always take your aligners out to eat or drink, and then rinse them and brush your teeth before putting them back in.

What happens when I finish my treatment?

After you have completed your clear aligner/invisible braces treatment your dentist will discuss with you having either a retainer to wear at nighttime, or having a wire attached to the back of your teeth. Both of these options are to retain your newly straightened teeth, and prevent from moving. Your dentist will recommend which option is more suitable for you. After this, with good home care you should only need to come in for your preventative check-up and clean appointments.

Do I really need to visit the dentist for a check-up & clean if I am already going regularly for my aligners?

Yes, you should never miss a scheduled dental examination. Your cleanings are actually more crucial than ever because your aligners may make you more susceptible to plaque and tartar build-up. A Dental clean is the only method that ensures nearly all harmful build-up is removed from your mouth. Your dentist also looks for any potential problems at check-up appointments so they can be addressed early. Aligner appointments are related to the orthodontic process rather than general dental care.

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Because you can.

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