A clear-aligner patient at Minti Dental Group
Clear aligners

Clear aligners

Discreet, removable teeth straightening using UK-made SmileAlign as our Invisalign alternative, planned digitally before a single aligner is made.

GDC-registered clinicians NHS & private options Written quote before you start Three practices in Harlow & Enfield
Why aligners

Straighter teeth, without the metal

Clear aligners are the default route for adult teeth straightening in mild to moderate cases: removable, almost invisible, and comfortable enough to wear all day. Gentle, planned pressure moves each tooth around a quarter of a millimetre at a time.
  • Almost invisible, and removable

    Clear trays worn 20 to 22 hours a day are barely noticeable, and you take them out to eat, brush, and for the occasions that matter.

  • See the result before you start

    A 3D scan builds an animation of the finished smile, so you approve the plan before a single aligner is made.

  • Fits around your life

    Reviews are short and six to ten weeks apart, so a course of four to nine months barely dents your diary.

Straight talk

Why we fit SmileAlign, not Invisalign

Both move teeth on the same principle. We chose SmileAlign for mild to moderate cases: UK-made, a faster lab, and one all-in course fee. For severe crowding or large bite correction we refer you to a specialist orthodontist. Treatment is supervised in person, which the British Orthodontic Society urges over mail-order kits.
What it costs

Clear pricing, in writing

Every quote is itemised and given to you in writing before treatment begins, with no surprise charges, nothing added at the chair, and no obligation to go ahead. NHS and private options sit side by side. The full fee schedule is on our fees and finance page.

Where you'll be seen

Book at the practice nearest you

In Harlow

Nuffield Dental Practice and Church Langley Dental.

Harlow practices

In Enfield

Enfield Smiles, a short walk from the station.

Enfield Smiles
Questions

Aligner FAQs

How long does treatment take?

Four to nine months for most mild to moderate cases, with a new tray every one to two weeks and a short review every six to ten weeks.

Will people notice them?

Rarely. The trays are clear and the attachments are tooth-coloured, so most people only mention them if you point them out.

Is this Invisalign?

No, we fit SmileAlign, a UK-made clear-aligner system that works on the same principle for the cases we treat, at a lower all-in fee.

Can I eat normally?

Yes, you take the aligners out to eat and drink anything but water, then brush and pop them back in. They are worn 20 to 22 hours a day otherwise.

What if my case is complex?

If aligners cannot achieve your goal we say so at consultation and refer you to a specialist, rather than start treatment that will not work.

A SmileAlign clear aligner
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