Question & Answer

Treatments with clear aligners usually have primarily an aesthetic purpose. The way the molars fit together is not corrected.

Why not a free 3D scan?

There ain't no such thing as a free lunch. Sounds nice of course a free 3D scan. But it just means that the treatment price is much higher to compensate for these free scans. We at Orthoclear don't think that's a good or fair concept!

What payment methods are there?

You can pay online via iDeal, credit card or in installments through In3 and Spraypay, though that's based on an online check and acceptance by them.

Is it covered by insurance?

Only with the Medium & Complex package, which includes dental costs, is there the possibility of reimbursement by your insurer. Of course, this depends on the conditions and coverage of your dental insurance.

Will I be reimbursed for the cost of the 3D scan and simulation?

No you will not get that amount back. It will be deducted from the price of the package if you continue with the treatment. Only if the 3D simulation shows that a treatment is really not possible, then of course we will refund the costs.

Do I get all the sets with the aligners right away?

No the sets are usually made by stages of 15. The reason is that clear aligners work best when they fit perfectly around your teeth. Should there still be minor deviations, we will first make a new scan for FREE.

What is "all you can smile"?

That is, all costs are included with the package. So there are no hidden costs, as with many other brands.

Are you a do it yourself service?

No way. We work with regular dentists and just have locations you can come to for checkups and any problems.

Where can I ask my questions?

The easiest and fastest way is through our Whatsapp. See the button at the bottom right of the screen.

How does Orthoclear work?

Our clear aligners are made in a series of successive sets. Each clear aligner moves the teeth slightly. This is already simulated in advance in our 3D software. You change the clear aligners every two weeks for a new set. These are made in advance and can usually be sent to you.

What is Orthoclear made of?

Our clear aligners are made of polished, comfortable and BPA-free (medical-grade) plastic. The aligners do not irritate your gums or cheeks, as is often the case with traditional clasp braces.

Does a dentist or orthodontist review my treatment?

Yes. Your smile is reviewed, adjusted (if necessary) and approved by a dentist or orthodontist. This ensures that your smile is improved and up to standards. Sometimes you will visit our dentist for checkups.

What happens once my treatment is finished?

After treatment, you will wear a retainer during the night. This is also included in the package. Without night braces, your teeth tend to shift again. An additional set of retainers costs £99.

What is "all-inclusive"?

By this we want to indicate that the price of the package is fixed. So no hidden costs or fine print. We have our own locations and dentists, with whom we work.

What will the scan cost if I don't proceed?

You decide during the intake if you want to have the 3D scan. This costs £299 but will be deducted from the price of your package. Should you decide not to continue after the simulation that is made then it remains at this £299.

Can my fixed wire stay in place?

Leave your splints in place until intake. After that, of course, you should remove them first. So if a treatment is not appropriate, you will still have the splints.

Do you only have fixed prices?

Yes, treatment is divided into 3 packages and they have a fixed price.

Can you pay for the package in installments?

You can pay in installments through a number of payment providers. However, this is based on prior approval. Currently, we offer Alma and Spraypay as options.

Does the price include retainers?

All 3 packages have a retainer (night brace) for after treatment.

Can I upgrade the package?

If the treatment does take longer and thus new scans and aligners are needed, you can top up the difference with the next package.

Is the result of the treatment guaranteed?

No you can never guarantee results with treatment. Certainly not with removable braces that you have to wear 20-22 hours a day and night. Of course we do offer an obligation of effort. This means that we will do everything (within the package) to get you the desired result.

Can the result be further updated?

Often there are certain wear patterns that can be noticeable once the teeth are straight. To restore that after treatment, composite bonding can be chosen. This material of which fillings are also made can be used to update the position and shape of your teeth.

Can I change places where I do the treatment?

No usually you can't. The dentist where the treatment starts must also complete it. Hence, you cannot change places.

Is IPR always required in treatment?

Not always, but very often. Because otherwise teeth simply don't fit next to each other. Or even cannot move because they block each other from shifting.

Do you also have discounts?

No we don't do discounts so we keep the price as low as possible for everyone. By the way, we already have a pretty low price compared to most other providers.

Is there a guarantee?

We would love to, but you can never guarantee a treatment. Especially not because you have to wear the aligners yourself enough (20-22 hours). In addition, teeth can sometimes be impossible or much more difficult to move. This is not something that can be foreseen before you actually start.

How long do retainers last?

Usually you can do with a set of retainers for about a year. After that it is time for a new set. We can remake them based on the existing 3D scan of your teeth.

How long should you continue to use retainers

Actually, that's as long as you want to keep your straight teeth. As you get older, there is a very good chance that your teeth will shift. Unless you keep them in place with the retainers.

Are retainers different from aligners?

No actually not. The material is exactly the same and therefore just as comfortable. The only difference is that you wear retainers during the night.

Can you eat with retainers?

No as with the aligners, this is not possible. But since you only wear the retainers during the night, this will not be a problem.

Can you just brush teeth with retainers?

Yes, and even much better than with a splint behind your teeth. So oral hygiene is also better with retainers.

I grind or clamp during the night

If your teeth grind or clench during the night, wearing a protection is wise. Retainers are great for that too. So that way you even have 2-in-1.

How does it differ from other brands?

The method of moving teeth with plastic braces and 3D software is basically the same everywhere. However, there are differences in the software, the use of attachments and, for example, the finish of the aligners.

Do you have a 3D simulation before the treatment starts?

After the 3D scan of your teeth, you usually receive the 3D simulation (the plan) for treatment within about 1 to 1.5 weeks.

Do you also work with third-party practices?

We keep virtually all facets of treatment in-house. So from the scan to making the aligners. During the treatment itself you do visit our dentists for checkups and possibly the IPR. We have selected them very carefully and most of them have been working with us for years.

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Question & Answer

Treatments with clear aligners usually have primarily an aesthetic purpose. The way the molars fit together is not corrected.

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Why not a free 3D scan?

There ain't no such thing as a free lunch. Sounds nice of course a free 3D scan. But it just means that the treatment price is much higher to compensate for these free scans. We at Orthoclear don't think that's a good or fair concept!

What payment methods are there?

You can pay online via iDeal, credit card or in installments through In3 and Spraypay, though that's based on an online check and acceptance by them.

Is it covered by insurance?

Only with the Medium & Complex package, which includes dental costs, is there the possibility of reimbursement by your insurer. Of course, this depends on the conditions and coverage of your dental insurance.

Will I be reimbursed for the cost of the 3D scan and simulation?

No you will not get that amount back. It will be deducted from the price of the package if you continue with the treatment. Only if the 3D simulation shows that a treatment is really not possible, then of course we will refund the costs.

Do I get all the sets with the aligners right away?

No the sets are usually made by stages of 15. The reason is that clear aligners work best when they fit perfectly around your teeth. Should there still be minor deviations, we will first make a new scan for FREE.

What is "all you can smile"?

That is, all costs are included with the package. So there are no hidden costs, as with many other brands.

Are you a do it yourself service?

No way. We work with regular dentists and just have locations you can come to for checkups and any problems.

Where can I ask my questions?

The easiest and fastest way is through our Whatsapp. See the button at the bottom right of the screen.

How does Orthoclear work?

Our clear aligners are made in a series of successive sets. Each clear aligner moves the teeth slightly. This is already simulated in advance in our 3D software. You change the clear aligners every two weeks for a new set. These are made in advance and can usually be sent to you.

What is Orthoclear made of?

Our clear aligners are made of polished, comfortable and BPA-free (medical-grade) plastic. The aligners do not irritate your gums or cheeks, as is often the case with traditional clasp braces.

Does a dentist or orthodontist review my treatment?

Yes. Your smile is reviewed, adjusted (if necessary) and approved by a dentist or orthodontist. This ensures that your smile is improved and up to standards. Sometimes you will visit our dentist for checkups.

What happens once my treatment is finished?

After treatment, you will wear a retainer during the night. This is also included in the package. Without night braces, your teeth tend to shift again. An additional set of retainers costs £99.

What is "all-inclusive"?

By this we want to indicate that the price of the package is fixed. So no hidden costs or fine print. We have our own locations and dentists, with whom we work.

What will the scan cost if I don't proceed?

You decide during the intake if you want to have the 3D scan. This costs £299 but will be deducted from the price of your package. Should you decide not to continue after the simulation that is made then it remains at this £299.

Can my fixed wire stay in place?

Leave your splints in place until intake. After that, of course, you should remove them first. So if a treatment is not appropriate, you will still have the splints.

Do you only have fixed prices?

Yes, treatment is divided into 3 packages and they have a fixed price.

Can you pay for the package in installments?

You can pay in installments through a number of payment providers. However, this is based on prior approval. Currently, we offer Alma and Spraypay as options.

Does the price include retainers?

All 3 packages have a retainer (night brace) for after treatment.

Can I upgrade the package?

If the treatment does take longer and thus new scans and aligners are needed, you can top up the difference with the next package.

Is the result of the treatment guaranteed?

No you can never guarantee results with treatment. Certainly not with removable braces that you have to wear 20-22 hours a day and night. Of course we do offer an obligation of effort. This means that we will do everything (within the package) to get you the desired result.

Can the result be further updated?

Often there are certain wear patterns that can be noticeable once the teeth are straight. To restore that after treatment, composite bonding can be chosen. This material of which fillings are also made can be used to update the position and shape of your teeth.

Can I change places where I do the treatment?

No usually you can't. The dentist where the treatment starts must also complete it. Hence, you cannot change places.

Is IPR always required in treatment?

Not always, but very often. Because otherwise teeth simply don't fit next to each other. Or even cannot move because they block each other from shifting.

Do you also have discounts?

No we don't do discounts so we keep the price as low as possible for everyone. By the way, we already have a pretty low price compared to most other providers.

Is there a guarantee?

We would love to, but you can never guarantee a treatment. Especially not because you have to wear the aligners yourself enough (20-22 hours). In addition, teeth can sometimes be impossible or much more difficult to move. This is not something that can be foreseen before you actually start.

How long do retainers last?

Usually you can do with a set of retainers for about a year. After that it is time for a new set. We can remake them based on the existing 3D scan of your teeth.

How long should you continue to use retainers

Actually, that's as long as you want to keep your straight teeth. As you get older, there is a very good chance that your teeth will shift. Unless you keep them in place with the retainers.

Are retainers different from aligners?

No actually not. The material is exactly the same and therefore just as comfortable. The only difference is that you wear retainers during the night.

Can you eat with retainers?

No as with the aligners, this is not possible. But since you only wear the retainers during the night, this will not be a problem.

Can you just brush teeth with retainers?

Yes, and even much better than with a splint behind your teeth. So oral hygiene is also better with retainers.

I grind or clamp during the night

If your teeth grind or clench during the night, wearing a protection is wise. Retainers are great for that too. So that way you even have 2-in-1.

How does it differ from other brands?

The method of moving teeth with plastic braces and 3D software is basically the same everywhere. However, there are differences in the software, the use of attachments and, for example, the finish of the aligners.

Do you have a 3D simulation before the treatment starts?

After the 3D scan of your teeth, you usually receive the 3D simulation (the plan) for treatment within about 1 to 1.5 weeks.

Do you also work with third-party practices?

We keep virtually all facets of treatment in-house. So from the scan to making the aligners. During the treatment itself you do visit our dentists for checkups and possibly the IPR. We have selected them very carefully and most of them have been working with us for years.