Teeth straightening assessment
Explore clear aligners and fixed braces, how they move teeth and what helps keep your teeth in position afterwards.
Before
Bring any current brace or retainer and tell the orthodontic team what you would like to change.
During
Ask what will happen at this visit, what the appliance does and what the plan involves between appointments.
After
Confirm how to look after the appliance and when to return. Ask whom to contact if it breaks or no longer fits.
Clinicians
Technology
Intraoral scanner
A handheld scanner records the shape of your teeth for assessment and planning.
FAQs
Can I choose between aligners and fixed braces?
The right options depend on how your teeth need to move and how each appliance would fit into your day. Discuss both during an assessment.
Orthodontic consultationWill I need a retainer after treatment?
Most people need a retainer to keep their teeth in the new position. The orthodontic team will explain the type and how long to wear it.
RetainersWho do I contact if an appliance breaks?
Contact the practice and describe what’s broken, loose or uncomfortable. The team can advise what to do next.
Help with a brace or retainerFurther reading
Start with an orthodontic assessment
The team checks how your teeth and jaws meet and asks what you’d like to change. They’ll explain which options can move your teeth as planned, how to look after the appliance and what retention would involve.