Teeth alignment
Align your teeth invisibly in just a few months? We can do it!
Have you always been bothered by crooked or overlapping teeth but didn’t want to embark on orthodontic treatment?
We understand your hesitation, particularly at the prospect of wearing braces… That’s why the following statistic might interest you: 95% of adult patients no longer wear braces but Invisalign aligners.
Another fact? The average duration of this type of treatment is around 6 months. Whatever the duration, the principle remains the same: it is not a question of complete orthodontic rehabilitation but simply of aligning the teeth as you wish.
Tooth alignment at CHD
Your satisfaction depends on the objectives you set with the orthodontist. The aim is not necessarily a full course of treatment lasting years, but an effective and precise realignment of the teeth you wish to correct. Don’t hesitate to describe what’s bothering you and what you’d like to improve about your smile.
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Tooth alignment
The price of our orthodontic treatments includes all the steps involved in aligning your teeth, but that’s not all!
More specifically, it includes:
- The1st consultation with the orthodontist
- Photographic and radiological examinations
- Case study and digital planning
- Fitting of the appliance
- All the various follow-up appointments throughout the treatment
- Retainer (fixed wire or removable retainer), i.e. the retention element that enables the superb result obtained to be maintained for life.
We also offer you the option of paying for your treatment over 24 months, even if the treatment takes less time. See conditions at reception.
Invisalign aligners
| Rate for 2 arches (top & bottom) | Rate for 1 arch* (if treatment possible) (if treatment possible) | |
|---|---|---|
| Complex cases | 8500.- 355/month over 24 months | 6000.- 250/month over 24 months |
| Average case | 6000.- 250/month over 24 months | 4500.- 188/month over 24 months |
| Simple case | 4500.- 187.5/month over 24 months | 3500.- 146/month over 24 months |
Classic braces
| Rate for 2 arches (top & bottom) | Rate for 1 arch* (if treatment possible) (if treatment possible) | |
|---|---|---|
| Complex cases | 9000.- 375/month over 24 months | 5000.- 209/month over 24 months |
| Average case | 6000.- 250/month over 24 months | 4000.- 167/month over 24 months |
| Simple case | 4500.- 187.5/month over 24 months | 3000.- 125/month over 24 months |
Lingual braces
| Rate for 2 arches (top & bottom) | Rate for 1 arch* (if treatment possible) (if treatment possible) | |
|---|---|---|
| Complex cases | 11000.- 459/month over 24 months | 6000.- 250/month over 24 months |
| Average case | 9000.- 375/month over 24 months | 5000.- 209/month over 24 months |
| Simple case | 7000.- 292/month over 24 months | 4000.- 167/month over 24 months |
| Fixed retainer | Flat rate of 750.00 per arch |
| Interceptive treatment in children | Fixed price of 3500.00 146/month over 24 months |
* In certain clinical situations, it is impossible to treat a single arch, in particular to coordinate the upper and lower teeth so that they fit together correctly, or to achieve a stable, functional result over time. The orthodontic specialist will be happy to suggest different solutions to suit your needs and budget.
Orthodontic treatment is carried out by…orthodontists.
Orthodontic treatment must be carried out by specialist orthodontists. This may seem obvious, but sometimes general dentists or shops offer these services, claiming to be able to realign teeth without damaging the roots or underlying bone.
The consequences of poorly controlled dental movements are often not immediately visible. Take care of your teeth: choose a treatment done right, just once. At CHD, only qualified orthodontists will work on the alignment of your teeth.
Process and retaining results
Once the aligners have been fitted, they are gradually changed to move your teeth into the final position defined with the orthodontist.
At the end of the treatment, in order to maintain the results obtained, it is crucial to apply “a retainer”. This can be of two types:
- A thin wire permanently bonded to the inside of the front teeth (fixed retainer).
- A removable retainer to wear at night to maintain alignment.
These two types of retainers are included in the initial treatment estimate.
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We strive to maintain unbeatable value for money: reasonable prices, which have not changed since 2016, for quality of care that has earned us numerous awards:
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Once your teeth have been aligned and your retainer fitted, an appointment with the hygienist is scheduled to determine the most appropriate accessories and techniques for cleaning all the areas and maintaining optimum hygiene.
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Patients always imagine that it takes 1 or 2 years to align their teeth and that they have to wear braces. It’s time to change the face of dentistry and offer fast, discreet techniques such as Invisalign aligners.
Dr Bodart, Orthodontist , CHD Clinic, Geneva.
Next appointment
Your next appointment (recall) is scheduled as part of the personalised follow-up offered by CHD. This is based on your lifestyle, the quality of your saliva and other parameters, to ensure that your oral health remains at an optimum level. And you don’t have to worry about it any more, we’ll take care of reminding you: text message, letter, email, it’s your choice!
Our dental clinics
Canton of Vaud
CHD Lausanne Bessières
Rue Saint-Martin 9, 1003 Lausanne
CHD Lausanne Sallaz
Route de Berne 1, 1010 Lausanne
CHD Yverdon
Av. Haldimand 105, 1400 Yverdon
Canton of Geneva
CHD Genève Eaux-Vives
Rue F. Versonnex 7, 1207 Geneva
CHD Genève Cornavin
Rue de Lausanne 65, 1202 Geneva
CHD Meyrin
Ch. de Riantbosson 19, 1217 Meyrin
Find out more about tooth alignment
What techniques are used to align teeth?
There are currently two main techniques for aligning teeth:
– Traditional braces placed on the outside of the teeth. (You can also opt for lingual braces, which are fitted on the inside of the teeth);
– Dental aligners, which involve fitting transparent aligners to your teeth that change over the course of the treatment to gradually realign your teeth.
Why have your teeth straightened?
Misaligned teeth can lead to three major types of problem:
– Difficulty in cleaning your teeth, which can lead to cavities;
– A cosmetic problem, which spoils the patient’s smile;
– Severe, irreversible problems: for example, if teeth are not properly in contact with each other, they can tend to loosen or even fall out.
If you are experiencing any of these problems, consult an orthodontist to carry out a dental check-up and consider the solution best suited to your needs.
What are aligners?
An aligner(often called “Invisalign”) is a system of transparent aligners custom-made to correct misalignment of your teeth.
How do aligners work?
A dental aligner is a transparent tray, custom-made from an impression of your teeth. Every fortnight, a new tray is made, adapting to the new alignment of your teeth as the treatment progresses until the desired alignment is achieved.
What are the different types of dental aligners?
There are several types of treatment for aligning your teeth: fixed or removable braces, or dental aligners.
There are several brands of dental aligners, but the principle is generally the same: they are transparent, custom-made trays that straighten your teeth as the treatment progresses.
What are the advantages of dental aligners as part of orthodontic treatment?
As part of orthodontic treatment, an Invisalign-type dental aligner offers a number of advantages:
– Aesthetics: an aligner is invisible to the naked eye and offers you total discretion;
– Comfort: an Invisalign aligner is not fixed to your teeth like braces, for example. And even though it has to be worn 22 hours a day, you can still remove it at mealtimes or to brush your teeth;
– Effectiveness: patients often think that orthodontic treatment necessarily takes one or more years to be effective. With Invisalign aligners, depending on the complexity of your case, treatment can be much quicker. The average duration of this type of treatment is around 6 months.
What are the advantages of braces?
As an alternative to aligners, braces are also a highly effective orthodontic treatment. In fact, they are still the most commonly used type of braces.
They also have the advantage of being adaptable to the needs and budget of each patient: from the classic metal model, which is the most affordable, to the ceramic or lingual model for a more uniform aesthetic result.
This type of brace is often less expensive than an Invisalign-type treatment.
Finally, aligners are unfortunately not suitable for all cases, especially the most complex ones. Sometimes braces are the only option available to correct a patient’s orthodontic problems.
How much does it cost to have my teeth straightened?
The cost of having your teeth straightened will depend mainly on the complexity of the alignment and the length of the treatment. It is difficult to estimate the exact cost of orthodontic treatment using aligners without a thorough examination.
In general, you should expect to pay between CHF 2,000 and CHF 6,500. Your orthodontist will, of course, be able to give you an exact estimate before your treatment begins.
Can you align your teeth naturally?
Unfortunately, there is no natural way to align your teeth. Aligning teeth is a highly complex technical process that requires special skills. It’s a well-known fact that incorrect correction can damage the roots of your teeth and even the underlying bone.
That’s why, at Clinique Hygiène Dentaire, only our orthodontists can help you with orthodontic treatment.