━ Orthodontics
Straighter teeth,
quietly.
Invisalign clear aligners are removable, comfortable and virtually invisible — ideal for adults who want to straighten their smile without fixed braces.
━ Treatment time
6–12 months (from 3 months for minor cases)
━ Daily wear
20–22 hours a day, removed to eat and clean
━ Cost
Clear aligners from £2,500 · fixed braces from £2,800
━ Retention
Bonded wire plus night-time retainer
━ How it works
A digital plan you can see before you start.
We scan your teeth digitally, show you a simulation of the finished result, then guide you through each aligner stage with regular reviews.
Hard-wearing, effective and the most widely used option.
━ Fixed braces
A proven route to a
straighter smile.
As well as Invisalign, we offer fixed braces for adults and teens who want reliable, precise tooth movement. Modern brackets are smaller, more comfortable and less visible than ever.
Suitable for simple to complex alignment cases
Clear ceramic and traditional metal options
Fixed braces from £2,800
━ Is it right for you
What orthodontics can correct.
Cases we treat
Crowded, overlapping or rotated front teeth
Gaps and spacing between teeth
Overbite, deep bite and edge-to-edge bites
Relapse after braces earlier in life
Living with aligners
Removed to eat, drink and clean — nothing off the menu
New aligner each week, reviews every 6–8 weeks
Rinse and brush aligners each morning and night
Keep the previous set as a short-term backup
Keeping the result
Bonded retainer wire behind the front teeth
Clear removable retainer worn at night indefinitely
Retainer checks at your routine examinations
Optional whitening and edge polishing to finish
━ Orthodontic fees
Straightening costs, clearly set out.
Every case is confirmed in a written plan after your 3D scan. Ask us about spreading the cost.
Clear aligners
Clear, removable aligners, including retainers
From £2,500
Fixed braces
Metal or clear ceramic brackets, including retainers
From £2,800
Single-arch alignment
Upper or lower teeth only, for limited crowding
Quoted after consultation
Replacement retainer
Per removable retainer, made from a new scan
Quoted after assessment
Tooth whitening after alignment
Home whitening with custom trays
£397
Prices are guides for planning. Your written quote confirms the exact fee before treatment begins.
━ Your treatment
From scan to smile.
01
Free 3D scan
A digital scan of your teeth with no impressions, plus a simulation showing the predicted finished result.
02
Written plan
Aligner or brace options, the number of stages, the total time and the exact cost, with options for spreading the cost.
03
Active alignment
Aligners changed weekly, or braces adjusted every six to eight weeks, with short review visits throughout.
04
Retention
Fixed and removable retainers to hold the result, plus optional whitening and polishing to finish.
━ Orthodontic FAQs
Braces & aligner questions.
What treatment involves day to day, how long it takes and what it costs at Six Ways.
Most adult cases finish in six to twelve months, with minor crowding sometimes corrected in as little as three to four months. Complex cases can take longer. You’ll be given a predicted number of aligners and a timeline in your written plan before you commit.
They are very discreet. Aligners are made from clear, thin plastic that sits closely over the teeth, although they can be noticed close up. Small tooth-coloured attachments are sometimes bonded to a few teeth to help specific movements, and these are removed at the end of treatment.
20 to 22 hours daily — effectively all the time except for eating, drinking anything other than water, and cleaning your teeth. Wear time is the single biggest factor in finishing on schedule.
There is usually a feeling of pressure or tightness for a day or two after each new aligner or brace adjustment, which is a sign the teeth are moving. Ordinary painkillers are enough if you need them, and it eases as treatment progresses.
Aligners suit patients who want a discreet, removable option and are happy to be disciplined about wear time. Fixed braces are working 24 hours a day and can be more predictable for complex rotations, deep bites and larger movements, and are often the more economical choice. We’ll tell you honestly which is better suited to your case.
Clear aligners start from £2,500 and fixed braces from £2,800. Ask us about spreading the cost. Every case is confirmed in writing after your scan.
With aligners, yes — you take them out to eat, so nothing is off the menu, though they must go straight back in afterwards. With fixed braces we advise avoiding very hard, sticky or chewy foods that can dislodge a bracket.
Teeth naturally drift throughout life, which is why retention is part of every case. We usually provide a bonded wire behind the front teeth plus a removable retainer to wear at night indefinitely — the result is kept as long as the retainers are worn.
Yes. We treat teenagers with both aligners and fixed braces once enough adult teeth are through, and we assess the developing bite at routine check-ups so treatment can be timed well.
Curious how your smile could look?
Book a consultation and we’ll show you what’s possible for your smile.
