If you’re considering orthodontic treatment as an adult, you might be wondering whether clear aligners could be right for you.
Their clear, removable design makes them a popular alternative to fixed braces, particularly for adults looking for an orthodontic treatment that can work around everyday routines.
Clear aligners can be used to treat a range of orthodontic concerns when appropriately planned and prescribed (1).
Here are seven reasons you might consider them.
Why Choose Clear Aligners for Your Orthodontic Treatment?
Clear aligners offer numerous benefits over traditional braces, making them an increasingly popular choice among individuals seeking orthodontic treatment. Here are some of the key advantages:
1. They’re discreet
One of the biggest benefits of clear aligners is their discreet design. Made from transparent material, they allow you to straighten your teeth without drawing attention to the fact that you’re undergoing treatment.
2. No brackets or wires
Unlike traditional metal braces, clear aligners are smooth and comfortable to wear. They’re custom-made to fit your teeth and with no brackets or wires, they’re less likely to cause irritation inside your cheeks and lips.
3. You can remove them
Because you remove them for meals, you don’t have the same food restrictions associated with fixed braces. You can also brush and floss without brackets or wires in the way.
While you’ll need to wear them for 20 to 22 hours each day, being able to remove them makes treatment flexible enough to fit around your lifestyle.
Read more in our guide to eating with clear aligners.
4. They fit around busy lives
Thanks to weekly Dental Monitoring scans, our clinical team can track your progress remotely, helping reduce unnecessary in-studio appointments while keeping your treatment on track.
Whether you’re balancing work, study or travel, it’s an easy way to straighten your smile without disrupting your routine.
5. Treatment is designed by Specialist Orthodontists
At Urban Smile, every clear aligner treatment plan is designed by one of our Specialist Orthodontists, Dr Igor Lavrin or Dr Sarah Lawrence.
Specialist Orthodontists are dentists who have completed additional specialist university training in diagnosing and treating concerns with tooth alignment and the bite. Dr Lavrin has been practising as a Specialist Orthodontist since 2000, and Dr Lawrence since 2004, bringing decades of orthodontic experience to the treatment plans they design.
6. Digital treatment planning
Using advanced digital technology, your orthodontic treatment is planned with precision from the very beginning. Detailed 3D scans allow our Specialist Orthodontists to create a personalised plan tailored to your teeth, bite and smile goals before your custom aligners are made.
7. They’re easy to clean around
Because clear aligners are removable, you can take them out to brush and floss your teeth as usual.
You’ll still need to keep both your teeth and aligners clean throughout treatment, but there are no fixed brackets or wires to brush and floss around.
Clear Aligner Treatment at Urban Smile
At Urban Smile, we focus exclusively on clear aligner treatment, combining Specialist Orthodontist-designed treatment plans with in-studio care and Dental Monitoring between visits.
Your treatment includes:
- A treatment plan designed by a Specialist Orthodontist
- 3D digital scanning
- Dental Monitoring between studio visits
- In-person care from our clinical team
- Retainers at the completion of treatment
- Flexible payment options
Could Clear Aligners Be Right for You?
If you’re considering clear aligner treatment, book a free consultation at your nearest Urban Smile studio.
We’ll assess your teeth and bite, talk through what you’d like to address and explain what your treatment options may be.
Consultation required to assess suitability. Our Specialist Orthodontists will advise whether clear aligner treatment is appropriate for you.
References
(1) Alhafi, Z. M., Hajeer, M. Y., Alam, M. K., & Jaber, S. T. (2025). Quality and stability of orthodontic treatment outcomes with clear aligners versus fixed appliances: A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Orthodontics, 47(6), cjaf091. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejo/cjaf091