Removable, discreet, clear aligners

Aligners are clear plastic retainers designed to apply pressure to individual teeth. This gradually moves each tooth along a predetermined path until straight. Your kit contains several packs of aligners for the different stages in your straightening journey.

The aligners offered by the GDC-registered dentists and orthodontists at Yorkshire Dental Suite use a BPA-free material called Zendura FLX, which has been specifically designed for dental applications.

The speed of treatment relates to the complexity of your case and the number of aligner steps needed to achieve a perfect straight smile.

• The average treatment time is 4–6 months
• Complex and severe cases can take over 6 months

Once treatment is complete we recommend wearing retainers at least 22 hours a day for the first 6 months, then overnight (8–10 hours) for 12 months, then every other night going forward.

The price of treatment relates to the complexity of your case and the number of aligner steps needed to achieve a perfect straight smile.

• Realign (up to 4 aligners) £1,495
• Mild (top & bottom teeth) £2,495
• Moderate (top & bottom teeth) £2,995
• Complex (top & bottom teeth) £3,995

For extremely clinically severe cases, please contact us to discuss your treatment options.

Clear aligners are the natural alternative to fixed metal braces, providing all of the functionality and tackling the same complexity but without the inconvenience.

Yes, clear aligners are an effective treatment for open bite. This usually involves moving inward-facing teeth into a normal position to correct bite issues.

Yes, clear aligners are an effective treatment for crowded teeth. This usually involves correcting gaps to provide more space for each tooth until it is in alignment. In extreme cases your orthodontist might recommend a molar extraction to provide needed space for your more visible teeth.

Aligners and braces cost roughly the same, and tackle the same issues in similar timeframes. This makes them roughly equal in effectiveness. The main difference is that braces are permanently fixed to your teeth and aligners are almost invisible and removable, affording more flexibility and convenience.

While ceramic braces and lingual braces offer improved visibility, they do so at an increase in cost. However, this cannot compete with the convenience of a removable aligner which allows you to eat, speak, sing, play instruments and exercise without restriction.

Yes. Clear aligners are a safe treatment supervised by fully qualified GDC-registered dentists. The aligners are made from a PBA-free material that is specifically designed for dental treatments.

Just like braces, aligners can be painful. This is at its peak each time the aligner is updated to the next set. Manage this pain with over-the-counter pain medication until your mouth adjusts.

Yes, clear aligners are an effective treatment for an underbite. This usually involves moving inward-facing teeth into a normal position to correct bite issues.

Drinking coffee, red wine, tomato or berry juice can stain aligners. We recommend aligners be removed before drinking benerages.

No. Aligners are not effective if you have missing teeth. Discuss having a dental implant to fill any gaps in your smile before starting treatment.

Smoking or vaping while wearing clear aligners will stain them. As a result, dentists and orthodontists recommend stopping smoking while having treatment. Discuss your options with your local GP and quit today.

With 1,000s of happy patients we can confidently claim that clear aligners work and are an effective treatment for a wide range of malocclusions and bite issues.

Eating while wearing clear aligners can break them, causing a delay in your treatment and potentially regressing the position of your teeth. As a result, orthodontists recommend removing clear aligners to eat. Removal is a simple procedure. Just pick the aligners away from your attachments to free them. If you have difficulty consider purchasing an aligner removal tool.

Remember to clean your teeth and rinse your aligner under clean cold water before reinserting.

Yes, clear aligners are an effective treatment for an overbite. This usually involves moving outward and inward-facing teeth into a normal position to correct bite issues.

There are no intrinsic differences between clear aligners and Invisalign. Both work in exactly the same way to deliver the same result.

There are some minor differences in materials used and what packages or levels of treatment are called. Some clear aligner brands are unable to treat kids and teens, whereas both Invisalign and Yorkshire Dental Suite offer this treatment.

The main difference is pricing. Invisalign does not provide clear pricing on their website. Instead they allow local dentists to charge different prices. This means pricing can vary wildly from location to location and people in inner city areas potentially paying more than rural practices.

Yorkshire Dental Suite believe in being transparent with our pricing, charging the same across all clinics from cities like London to rural practices like Guiseley in West Yorkshire.

Correcting bite issues can have a dramatic effect on the shape of your face. For example correcting an underbite can give the appearance of a more typical jawline; correcting an overbite can alter how your lips cover your teeth; or fixing crossbite can make teeth more symmetrical.

Taking your aligners home after your consultation at a Yorkshire Dental Suite clinic is the safest way to start your treatment.

Choosing mail order or online aligners can come with some risk if the instructions are not followed. With gel or putty-based moulds the process can be messy and imprecise. This can cause irritation and complications when your aligners are delivered.

That's why orthodontists recommend choosing professional aligner treatments from a GDC-registered dentist or orthodontist.

Yes, clear aligners are an effective treatment for deep bite. This usually involves moving outward and inward-facing teeth into a normal position to correct bite issues.

Yes, clear aligners are an effective treatment for a wide range of jaw alignment issues caused by malocclusions and bite issues. It is not effective as a replacement for TMJ (temporomandibular joint) where alignment issues are caused by a different issue.