Clear Aligners
in Durbanville, Cape Town

Discreet, comfortable orthodontic treatment designed to straighten teeth and create confident smiles

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What Are Clear Aligners?

Clear aligners are modern orthodontic treatment appliances designed to straighten teeth using a series of custom-made, removable transparent trays. Unlike traditional braces, clear aligners gradually move teeth into healthier alignment without the use of brackets or wires.

Popular with both teens and adults, Invisalign®, Spark and other clear aligner systems offer a discreet, comfortable and convenient way to improve smile alignment, bite function and long-term oral health.

What Can Clear Aligners Treat?

  • Clear aligners can improve spacing and alignment where teeth overlap or sit too closely together. Gradual tooth movement improves smile aesthetics, alignment and oral function.

  • Aligners help close unwanted spaces between teeth to create a more balanced smile.

  • Clear aligners can be used to improve certain overbites, underbites and crossbite concerns depending on the complexity of treatment.

  • Clear aligners are a popular option for adults seeking discreet orthodontic treatment.

Clear aligners can successfully treat a wide range of orthodontic concerns while providing a discreet alternative to traditional braces.

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What to Expect From the Clear Aligner Process

  • Your First Consultation

    Your orthodontic journey begins with a comprehensive assessment of your teeth, bite and smile alignment to determine whether clear aligners are suitable for your needs.

  • Digital Smile Planning

    Advanced digital scans and treatment planning technology are used to map your tooth movement and create your customised aligners.

  • Receiving Your Aligners

    Your custom aligners are designed to fit comfortably over your teeth and gradually guide them into healthier alignment over time.

  • Progress Appointments

    Regular check-ups allow us to monitor your progress and ensure your treatment is moving according to plan.

  • Smile Retention

    After treatment is complete, retainers help maintain your results and support long-term smile stability.

Why Choose Strydom Orthodontics for Clear Aligners?

Specialist Orthodontic Expertise

Your treatment is carefully planned and monitored by a specialist orthodontist and a team focused exclusively on orthodontic care.

Personalised Digital Treatment Planning

Every aligner treatment plan is digitally customised to your individual smile goals, bite needs and lifestyle.

Comfortable, Discreet Treatment

Clear aligners are designed to fit seamlessly into modern lifestyles while providing a more discreet orthodontic solution.

Long-Term Smile Health

Our focus is not only on smile aesthetics, but also on healthy bite function and long-term orthodontic stability.

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FAQs

  • The cost of clear aligners depends on the complexity of your orthodontic treatment and the estimated treatment duration.

  • In some cases, clear aligners cost more than traditional braces due to the digital planning and custom manufacturing involved. Treatment costs vary depending on each patient’s needs.

  • Invisalign® is one of the most recognised clear aligner systems available. The term “clear aligners” refers more broadly to transparent removable orthodontic appliances.

  • Yes. Clear aligners are highly effective for treating many orthodontic concerns, including crowding, spacing and bite issues. Compliance with the use of your custom aligners are essential to treatment success.

  • Treatment duration varies depending on the complexity of your orthodontic needs.

  • Absolutely. Clear aligners like Invisalign® or Spark are especially popular among adults seeking discreet orthodontic treatment.

  • Patients may experience mild pressure when switching to a new aligner tray, but clear aligners are generally considered comfortable and easy to adjust to.

  • For best results, aligners should typically be worn for a minimum of 20–22 hours per day and only be removed for eating, drinking and oral hygiene.

  • No. Aligners should be removed before eating or drinking anything other than water.

  • Yes. One of the main advantages of clear aligners is that they can be removed for meals, brushing and flossing.

  • Some patients notice a slight adjustment period during the first few days, but speech typically returns to normal quickly.

  • Yes. Many teenagers are suitable candidates for clear aligner treatment depending on their orthodontic needs and compliance.

  • Most patients visit the practice every 10-weeks so we can monitor progress and provide the next stages of aligners.

  • Yes. Retainers are important for maintaining your results and preventing teeth from shifting after treatment.

  • A specialist orthodontist has advanced training in tooth movement, bite correction and orthodontic treatment planning, helping ensure your aligner treatment is carefully planned for both aesthetics and long-term oral health.