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How much should braces cost you?

Clear braces have made teeth straightening more affordable than ever. Explore the best clear braces plans, often priced at nearly half the cost of metal braces.

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Can Adults Get Braces?

It's never too late to achieve a straighter and healthier smile. Yet, many adults choose not to, due to the appearance of traditional metal braces. The discreet nature of the clear aligner treatment makes it a great alternative for adults seeking teeth straightening in the UK.

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Best Daytime Clear Aligner Plans in the UK

Explore Daytime Clear Aligners to straighten your teeth discreetly.  These transparent trays are designed to be worn for approximately 22 hours a day, offering effective results with minimal disruption to your daily routine.

Caspersmile

Best Value for Money

Starting from £625

Treatment Duration

3-5 months

Wear Time

22 hours a day
DR Smile

Quick Treatment

Starting from £1392

Treatment Duration

4-12 months

Wear Time

22 hours a day
SmileWhite

Hybrid Treatment

Starting from £1,695

Treatment Duration

2-7 months

Wear Time

22 hours a day
Invisalign

In-Office Supervision

Starting from £2,500

Treatment Duration

6-18 months

Wear Time

22 hours a day
DWaligner

Vigilant Customer Support

Starting from £1,390

Treatment Duration

3-4 months

Wear Time

22 hours a day
NewSmile

Comfortable Fit

Starting from £1,495

Treatment Duration

4-6 months

Wear Time

22 hours a day
Caspersmile

Best Value for Money

Starting from £625

Treatment Duration

3-6 months

Wear Time

22 hours a day
Dr Smile

Quick Treatment

Starting from £1392

Treatment Duration

4-12 months

Wear Time

22 hours a day
SmileWhite

Hybrid Treatment

Starting from £1,695

Treatment Duration

2-7 months

Wear Time

22 hours a day
Invisalign

In-Office Supervision

Starting from £1,800

Treatment Duration

12-18 months

Wear Time

22 hours a day
DWaligner

Vigilant Customer Support

Starting from £1,390

Treatment Duration

3-4 months

Wear Time

22 hours a day
NewSmile

Comfortable Fit

Starting from £1,495

Treatment Duration

4-6 months

Wear Time

22 hours a day
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Most popular NightOnly Clear Aligner Plans

Designed to be worn primarily at night for 8-10 hours straight, NightOnly aligners are a popular option for individuals with busy schedules seeking a convenient teeth-straightening solution.

Best Value for Money

Starting from £675

Treatment Duration

4-9 months

Wear Time

10 hours

Comfortable Fit

Starting from £1,595

Treatment Duration

8-10 months

Wear Time

10 hours

Vigilant Customer Support

Starting from £1850

Treatment Duration

5-6 months

Wear Time

10 hours

In-Office Supervision

Starting from £950

Treatment Duration

12-18 months

Wear Time

22 hours a day
Caspersmile

Best Value for Money

Starting from £675

Treatment Duration

5-7 months

Wear Time

10 hours
Signature Smile

Affordable Plans

Starting from £950

Treatment Duration

4-6 months

Wear Time

10 hours
DWaligner

Vigilant Customer Support

Starting from £1850

Treatment Duration

5-6 months

Wear Time

10 hours
NewSmile

Comfortable Fit

Starting from £1,595

Treatment Duration

8-10 months

Wear Time

10 hours
Caspersmile

Best Value for Money

Starting from £675

Treatment Duration

4-9 months

Wear Time

10 hours
Signature Smile

Affordable Plans

Starting from £950

Treatment Duration

4-6 months

Wear Time

10 hours
DWAligner

Vigilant Customer Support

Starting from £1850

Treatment Duration

5-6 months

Wear Time

10 hours
Newsmile

Comfortable Fit

Starting from £1,595

Treatment Duration

8-10 months

Wear Time

10 hours

Get affordable and discreet orthodontic treatment, without compromising on your lifestyle!

Types of Braces

Metal Braces

Metal Braces

Fashioned from stainless steel, metal braces are permanently fixed to the front teeth using a series of brackets and wires. Although they have been proven over many years, they remain visible in the mouth for the duration of your treatment.

Cost of metal braces
£3000 – £4200
Clear Ceramic Braces

Clear Ceramic Braces

Also known as clear fixed braces, ceramic braces are attached permanently to the teeth. Instead, of visible metal, clear braces use ceramic brackets and tooth-coloured wiring so they remain less visible. On the flip side, they are expensive and tend to break easily.

Cost of ceramic braces
£3000 – £5500
Lingual braces

Lingual braces

Lingual braces are attached to the back of the teeth rather than the front so they remain hidden from view. They do, however, take a lot of getting used to and can be uncomfortable. Not only this, because not every dentist can fit them, they are also costly to buy.

Cost of lingual braces
£5000 – £10,000
Clear aligners

Clear aligners

Sometimes referred to as clear or invisible braces, our clear aligners are a removable orthodontic treatment that involve a series of custom-made removable appliances to move teeth. Each clear aligner fits over the teeth comfortably like an invisible mouth guard so no one need know you are even undergoing teeth straightening treatment.

Clear braces cost UK
Just £999.00

Other Advantages

Appearance

When it comes to looks, many patients in the UK choose clear braces because they provide a discreet way to straighten teeth. The same can’t be said for fixed metal braces which are both prominent and visible.

Freedom of choice

While fixed metal braces are permanently attached to the teeth for the duration of treatment, clear aligners are designed to be taken out when eating and drinking. Alternatively, NightOnly clear aligners can be worn for as little as 8-10 hours a day – ideal if you have an active social life or lifestyle.

Easy for better oral hygiene

Teeth straightening in the UK can be problematic when wearing a fixed appliance. Food particles can easily become lodged between brackets and wiring making them difficult to clean. In comparison, clear aligners can easily be removed when brushing and flossing to help patients stay on top of their oral hygiene.

No food restrictions

Unlike fixed metal braces that often come with dietary restrictions, clear aligners are easily removable, allowing you to enjoy your favorite foods without limitations. Just remember to brush and floss afterward. 

Comfortable fit

Fixed metal braces contain sharp edges that may catch on the surface of the mouth or tongue. Alternatively, removable aligners contain no brackets or wiring and therefore no sharp edges, making them very comfortable to wear.

Treatment duration

The average treatment for those wearing fixed metal braces is somewhere between 12-18 months. Whereas treatment times for a patient opting for clear aligners is 4-6 months on average.

Comparison table

Metal Braces And Clear Braces

Metal Braces

Clear Braces

Visible appearance
Virtually invisible 
Fixed wires
Easily removable
Fixed wires
No change in eating habits
Uncomfortable to wear
Comfortable & convenient
Lengthy dental appointments
Zero to few visits required

Join the Thousands on the Journey to a Straighter Smile

Caspersmile
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Efficient Impressions, Helpful Service!
The impression process with Caspersmile was efficient. The kit arrived on time, and when I encountered a small issue, their support team responded promptly with a solution. It's reassuring to know that there's a team ready to assist throughout the journey. Looking forward to seeing the results.
Laura Clarke
Newsmile
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Great customer service with NewSmile
Great customer service with NewSmile! Lea patiently talked me through my impression-making session and even sent me additional molds at no cost to me to make sure the impressions I sent in were perfect. I can't wait to get my aligners!
Emily Fromm
SmileWhite
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Very happy customer
Amazing service from the Smile White Team. Ross consistently kept me up to date during the entire process. He was easily contactable in order to deal with any queries I had, going above and beyond to ensure the treatment I received was first class. Very happy customer, thank you 😁
Natasha Louca
DWaligner
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My DW journey
Today was my 3D scan and to say I’m excited to start my DW journey would be an understatement. Selina was so fantastic and had all the knowledge and information I required to make this journey as successful as possible. Looking forward to my 3D visuals now.
Sophie Harvey

FAQs

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