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Everything you need to know about clear aligners, treatment, pricing and finance in South Africa. Medical grade, tri-layer Active Aligners that straighten most smiles in an average of 6 months.
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Treated by an Active Aligners provider near you.
Choose a provider who can scan, assess, plan, fit and supervise your treatment properly, so your smile moves safely from the first aligner to the last. Look for the Active Aligners Provider badge. When you see it on a practice, you have found one of ours.
Real results
Active Aligners before and after
Real smiles straightened with Active Aligners. Thank you to the patients and providers who shared their results with us.
See the difference
A closer look, before and after
Two real Active Aligners journeys. The before and after sits side by side so you can see the change at a glance.
BeforeAfter
BeforeAfterHow treatment works
How do Active Aligners work?
Clear aligners work on basic orthodontic principles. They apply precise and specific forces to move individual teeth in their desired directions. Gradually, a smile is straightened stage by stage, aligner by aligner, until the desired outcome is reached. With an average treatment of 6 months to a new confident smile, it’s no wonder why more and more people are turning to Active Aligners as their clear choice for clear braces.
The science
How your teeth move, step by step
Application of Controlled Force
INCREMENTAL ADJUSTMENTS: Each set of aligners is engineered to apply specific pressure on certain teeth. When you wear a new set of aligners, the aligners exert gentle, consistent force on the teeth. PRESSURE POINTS: The aligners are designed with precise pressure points to push teeth in specific directions. For example, they might push a tooth to rotate, move forward, backward, or adjust vertically.
Biological Response
BONE REMODELING: The applied forces stimulate the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone surrounding the teeth. This triggers a biological response known as bone remodeling, a natural process where bone tissue is broken down (resorption) and rebuilt (deposition). OSTEOCLASTS: Cells called osteoclasts resorb the bone on the pressure side of the tooth. OSTEOBLASTS: Cells called osteoblasts create new bone on the tension side, allowing the tooth to move.
Sequential / Gradual Movement
Each set of aligners is typically worn for 2 weeks. During this period, the aligners gradually move the teeth to match the shape and fit of the aligner. Once the teeth have moved to fit the current aligner, the patient switches to the next set of aligners, which continues to move teeth further toward their final positions. Once the patient has completed the series of aligners, the teeth should be in their desired final positions.
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Why seek treatment through a dental professional?
Clear aligner treatment requires professional supervision. Additional dental procedures (below) may be required, which only your dentist is able to provide. IPR (Interproximal Reduction): A regular procedure where a small amount of tooth surface between teeth is polished to create space. This can fix crowding or alter the shape of teeth. It is mainly used to stop patients from having an edge to edge bite. Buttons (Composite Attachments): Small amounts of composite are bonded to teeth to give the clear aligners force or traction. This allows the aligner to rotate and move teeth more actively. Active Aligners plans are planner-created and dentist reviewed and approved.
- IPR (Interproximal Reduction)
- Buttons (Attachments)
- Dental Check-ups (Oral Health)
Your provider
Find a trusted provider
If your dentist doesn’t offer Active Aligners ask them to sign up today. You can also find a trusted provider who does. Treatments require professional supervision as dental procedures may be required occasionally which only your provider is able to perform. Treatments without a professional visitation can prove to be risky and not generate satisfactory smile outcomes.
Changing the game
Pricing to make you smile
From R27 000
Historically, pricing for clear aligners in South Africa meant most people couldn’t afford it. Thankfully to our provider network, advancements in technology and business efficiencies, we’ve been able to lower the cost of treatment. Active Aligners typically start from R27 000 for simpler cases, ranging up to R65 000 for more complex cases, straightening most smiles in an average of 6 months. These prices exclude any necessary dental work professional fees that may be required by your provider to get your smile Active Aligners journey ready.
Payment Plans for Active Aligners
Finance is available through MediWallet, an independent third-party medical finance provider
We understand that some patients may elect to pay for their treatment over time. Finance is available through MediWallet, an independent third-party medical finance provider, subject to application and approval. With convenient payment plans and a simple online application, spreading the cost of your treatment can be more manageable.
For younger smiles
Active Aligners Teen
A clear, comfortable, removable way to straighten teen smiles, with the supervision of a trusted provider every step of the way.
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