Clear Aligners
A series of removable, clear plastic trays, worn according to your clinician's instructions and changed periodically as your teeth move.
Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment moves your teeth into a straighter position over time. Cyprus Smile Clinic offers two confirmed options: clear aligners, which are removable, and traditional braces, which are fixed in place for the duration of treatment. This page introduces both; which, if either, applies to your own teeth is decided through an individual assessment.
What Orthodontic Treatment Can Address
People consider orthodontic treatment for a range of reasons — crowded or crooked teeth, gaps between teeth, or a bite that doesn't quite line up. Not every concern is addressed the same way, and not every case suits every type of treatment, which is why assessment comes before any option is recommended.
Traditional Braces
Fixed brackets and wires, bonded to your teeth for the duration of treatment and adjusted periodically by your clinician.
How the Two Options Generally Differ
The main difference is whether the appliance is removable or fixed. Clear aligners can be taken out, for example to eat or clean your teeth, but rely on you wearing them as instructed to work as planned. Traditional braces stay attached throughout treatment and aren't something you can take out yourself. Neither option is presented here as generally better — which, if either, might suit your own teeth is an assessment question.
Retention After Treatment
Whichever option you go through, keeping your teeth in their new position afterwards is a separate, important stage of treatment, generally involving a retainer. This is covered in more detail on each treatment's own page.
Assessment and Planning
Orthodontic assessment generally involves an examination of your teeth and bite, and a discussion of what you'd like to change. This is what determines which option, if either, might be worth exploring — not a general guide like this one.
Get in Touch
Curious about straightening your teeth? Start an online consultation and tell us what you're considering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cyprus Smile Clinic offer orthodontic treatment?
Yes. Cyprus Smile Clinic offers two confirmed options: clear aligners and traditional braces.
Which option is right for me, aligners or braces?
This page describes the general differences, but which option, if either, suits your own teeth is decided through an individual assessment, not a general guide.
Will I need a retainer after treatment?
Generally, yes — retention is a separate stage after either type of treatment, covered in more detail on each treatment's own page.
Next Steps
If any of this sounds relevant to you, the best next step is to start an online consultation and tell us a little about what you're looking for.