Clear aligners · braces · Istanbul
Invisible aligners.A plan you can see.
Before treatment begins, we watch every step of your teeth’s movement together, on screen.
- Thin. Clear. Made for you. Produced from a digital scan of your teeth, for you alone.
- See the finish before you start. Before treatment begins, we review your digital plan together and see where your teeth will end up.
- 20–22 hours a day. Taken out only to eat and to brush your teeth.
- A new aligner every 1–2 weeks. Each aligner moves your teeth one small step in the planned order.
- Start your smile’s plan today. It all starts with a short exam.
When are clear aligners used?
None of these is a diagnosis on its own, but each is a good reason to come in for an examination.
Crowding
There is not enough room for the teeth; they overlap or sit out of line.
Gaps between teeth
There are gaps between the teeth that show when you smile.
Bite problems
The upper and lower teeth do not meet as they should; suitability is assessed at the examination.
Teeth that have shifted again
After an earlier treatment, the teeth have gradually moved again.
Each aligner is a small step.
Made for you
A separate aligner is made for each stage from the digital scan of your teeth.
In the planned order
Aligners are changed at set intervals. Each one moves the teeth to the next position in the plan.
Attachments
Small tooth-coloured grips may be bonded to some teeth. They help the aligner move the tooth in the right direction and are removed at the end of treatment.
Clear aligners or braces?
Both methods move the teeth to their planned position. Which one suits you is decided together at the examination, based on your teeth, your expectations and your daily routine.
See braces treatmentClear aligners, step by step
Examination and records
Your teeth, jaws and face are examined, with X-rays if needed. An intraoral scanner creates a 3D model.
Digital plan
Every movement of your teeth is planned step by step and reviewed together on screen.
Receiving your aligners
Attachments are bonded if needed, the first aligner is fitted, and wear and care are explained.
Regular check-ups
Check-up intervals are set for you; each stage is followed to make sure it stays on plan.
Additional aligners if needed
Depending on progress, a new scan may be taken and additional aligners made.
Retention
A retainer is used to keep the new tooth position. How and for how long is decided for you.
Daily life with clear aligners
Wear time
20–22 hours a day. They come out only when you eat and brush your teeth.
Eating and drinking
Take the aligners out before eating. Drink only water while wearing them.
Cleaning
Clean the aligners with cool water and a soft brush; hot water can change their shape. Brush your teeth before putting them back in.
Storage
Keep the aligners in their case when they are out; an aligner wrapped in a napkin is easily lost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do clear aligners hurt?
For a few days after switching to a new aligner you may feel pressure and sensitivity; this usually eases quickly.
Will they affect my speech?
You may lisp slightly in the first days; most people get used to them quickly.
How long does treatment take?
It depends on your teeth. A duration specific to you is estimated after the examination and planning.
What should I do if I lose an aligner?
Call the clinic. We decide together whether you should go back to the previous aligner or move on to the next.
Can adults wear clear aligners?
Yes. If the teeth and gums are healthy, orthodontic treatment can be done at any age; suitability is assessed at the examination.
Will my teeth move back after treatment?
Teeth tend to move over time. Wearing your retainer as instructed helps keep the new position.
Let’s see together whether it suits you.
Fill in the form and we will agree on a convenient day and time for your examination by phone.
This page is for information only. Diagnosis and treatment decisions are made at an examination.