Teeth straightening

Explore fixed braces and removable clear aligners. A dental assessment establishes which approach suits your teeth and bite.

Material, appliance mechanism and brand describe different parts of a plan. Compare them separately alongside the treating practitioner and what the fee covers.

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Approaches

Fixed bracesBrackets stay attached to the teeth. Metal and ceramic describe materials; ask which appliance and adjustment arrangement the proposed plan uses.6 branches in the catalogue
Clear alignersA series of custom-made, removable plastic trays. Ask about the named system, wearing instructions, review visits and what the plan includes.3 branches in the catalogue

Clear-aligner brands

Invisalign clear alignersA named clear-aligner brand, rather than a separate treatment method. A listing for clear aligners does not establish that a branch offers Invisalign.2 branches in the catalogue

Questions to compare

Which approach, appliance material or brand is proposed after assessment, and who will provide the treatment?
Does the written quotation cover planning records, both arches if needed, review visits, removal and retainers? What is conditional or extra?
What repeat visits, aftercare and payment commitment should I plan for before choosing?

Sources

General educational sources; they do not establish a listed branch’s services, fees or availability.

British Orthodontic Society: brace typesExplanation checked 23 October 2026
Invisalign: its treatment processExplanation checked 23 October 2026