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Straighten your smile with clear aligners
Discreet, comfortable clear aligners, invisible braces guided by your own dentist, that gently straighten your teeth and reveal a confident, straighter smile in an average of 6 months.*
How clear aligners straighten your teeth
If you want straighter teeth without the look of metal braces, this is how it happens. Clear aligners quietly do the work of moving your teeth into line, so you can go about your day while your smile keeps improving in the background. Most people are surprised by how simple, and how comfortable, the path to a straighter smile really is.
Active Aligners are a series of custom-made, clear trays worn in sequence. Each set applies gentle, controlled pressure to move your teeth a fraction of a millimetre at a time, worn around 22 hours a day and changed every 1 to 2 weeks, until they reach the straighter position your dentist planned. Because every case is planned and approved by your own dental professional, you can preview your final smile before you even begin.
WHY ACTIVE ALIGNERS
A straighter smile, the modern way
Virtually invisible
Clear aligners most people won’t notice, straighten your teeth discreetly through every stage.
Removable and comfortable
Take them out to eat, drink, brush and floss, no metal wires or brackets.
Dentist-led and predictable
Planned and approved by your own dentist, with a digital preview of your result before you start.
Fast for many cases
Most smiles straighten in an average of 6 months, depending on your case and wear.
What clear aligners can straighten
Clear aligners handle far more than the small stuff. Active Aligners treat a wide range of cases, from the everyday concerns most people want fixed to genuinely complex movements, all planned and led by your own dentist. Here are the tooth positions they are designed to straighten.
Crowding
When there is not enough room and teeth overlap or twist to fit, aligners create space and guide them into a neat, even line.
Gaps and spacing
Noticeable gaps between teeth, including a gap in your front teeth, are gently closed for a fuller, more even smile.
Rotations and tipped teeth
Teeth that sit turned or leaning are rotated and uprighted a fraction at a time until they face the right way.
Bite concerns and relapse
Overbites, underbites and crossbites can be addressed, and teeth that have shifted back after previous orthodontic treatment can be straightened again.
The best way to know what is possible for your smile is a consultation, where your provider assesses your teeth and shows you the result they can plan for you.
What to expect from treatment
Straightening your teeth with clear aligners is a steady, guided journey rather than a single moment. Here is roughly how it unfolds, from your first appointment to the smile you keep.
Consultation and plan
Your dentist scans your teeth, maps every movement, and shows you a digital preview of your final smile before you commit to anything.
Wearing your aligners
You wear each set around 22 hours a day and change to the next every 1 to 2 weeks. Most patients notice visible changes within the first few weeks.
Result and retainers
Once your teeth reach their planned position, retainers keep your straighter smile in place for the long term.
Most smiles straighten in an average of 6 months, though your own timeline depends on how much your teeth need to move and how consistently you wear your aligners. Your dentist gives you a specific timeline at your consultation.*
Is it right for you?
Clear aligners suit most adults and teens, and Active Aligners treat a wide range of cases, from simple crowding and spacing to genuinely complex movements, bites, rotations and previous orthodontic relapse. The only real exceptions are the rare cases where an aligner physically can’t engage a tooth, like a high, partially-erupted canine or a deeply impacted tooth, and for those few your dentist may suggest a specialist because it’s the better path for that case. The best way to know is a consultation, where your provider will assess your smile and show you what’s possible.
Straightening your smile: common questions
Can clear aligners really straighten my teeth?
Yes. Clear aligners move real teeth using gentle, controlled pressure, the same principle behind braces, just delivered through custom clear trays instead of wires and brackets. Active Aligners straighten a wide range of cases, from simple crowding and spacing to more complex movements, rotations, bites and previous orthodontic relapse. Because your treatment is planned and approved by your own dentist, the movements are mapped out in advance and you can preview your final smile before you begin.
How long does it take to straighten teeth with clear aligners?
Most smiles straighten in an average of 6 months, though your own timeline depends on how much your teeth need to move and how consistently you wear your aligners, around 22 hours a day. Simple cases can finish sooner, and more complex ones take longer. Your dentist gives you a specific timeline at your consultation.
Will straightening my teeth be uncomfortable?
You will feel gentle pressure, especially with each new set of aligners, and that pressure is simply the sign your teeth are moving as planned. Most patients describe it as a tight feeling or mild tenderness for a day or two that settles quickly, and clear aligners are usually far more comfortable than they expect, with no wires or brackets to rub.
Will my straighter smile last?
Yes, with retainers. Teeth naturally want to drift over time, so once your treatment is complete you wear retainers to hold your new position. Aligners move your teeth into place, and retainers keep them there, which is how you protect your straighter smile for the long term.
Ready for a straighter smile?
Find your nearest Active Aligners provider and book a consultation today.