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Using advanced 3D technology, Mia Aligners offers a discreet, comfortable, and effective alternative to traditional braces. Whether you’re looking to correct minor misalignments or more complex dental issues, Mia Aligners provides personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs.

What Are Clear Aligners?

Clear aligners offer a modern and innovative approach to straightening teeth.

Instead of relying on metal brackets and wires like traditional braces, they use transparent, removable plastic trays that gradually shift your teeth into place.

Because they’re nearly invisible, clear aligners are a popular option among both teens and adults who prefer a discreet way to improve their smile.

Each set of aligners is custom-designed to fit your mouth perfectly, and since they’re removable, you can easily take them out when eating, brushing, or flossing.

How do I know if Clear Aligners are right for me?

Clear Aligners

Clear aligners treat a wide range of straightening issues, from minor movement issues affecting only one or two teeth to more complex cases.

Due to how the trays are designed, clear aligners are the best for adults or teens and not young children because they are still in their development stage.

Clear aligner treatment is also not suitable for severe cases of malocclusion or misalignment. These are best treated with traditional orthodontics.

Here are some of the issues that clear aligners can treat:

  • Overcrowded teeth
  • Widely spaced teeth
  • Crossbites
  • Deep bites
  • Underbites

How Do Clear Aligners Work?

We start the process by taking impressions of your teeth to assess whether clear aligners are the best option for you.

Next, we develop a detailed treatment plan, which shows the projection of movement expected during the process - this will give you a good idea of the final result.

Once you are happy with the projections and treatment plan, we begin designing your custom aligners. Each set of aligners is worn for two weeks, and with each set, your teeth will begin to move closer to the final position.

We will closely monitor your progress and ensure you are comfortable during the course of your treatment. The length of your treatment may vary, depending on the complexity of the straightening, but we will keep you up to date with your progress and advise you every step of the way.

What Are The Benefits Of Clear Aligners?

Unlike traditional braces, clear aligners are virtually invisible, making them a great option for people who want to improve their smile without sacrificing their appearance.

One of the biggest benefits of clear aligners is its cosmetic appeal. Because the aligners are made of clear plastic, they are barely noticeable when worn, allowing patients to straighten their teeth discreetly. This can be especially important for professionals or anyone who wants to maintain a polished appearance during treatment.

Other advantages of clear aligners treatment include:

  1. Clear aligners are far more comfortable than traditional braces. Traditional braces feel clunky in your mouth and may cause discomfort when they are tightened. Also, food frequently gets caught in metal braces. Fortunately, clear braces can be removed at any time if discomfort occurs or when you need to eat, brush, or floss your teeth.
  2. Clear aligners treat teeth faster than metal braces. It can take years for metal braces to straighten teeth, whereas clear aligners can do the same job in half the time.
  3. Clear aligners are much more subtle in appearance than traditional braces. Traditional braces are often associated with the term "metal mouth." Metal mouth is now a thing of the past because clear aligners are virtually undetectable.
  4. Clear aligners are safer to wear than traditional braces. Metal braces have been known to cause damage to teeth. Often, traditional braces cause white spots where the braces were placed. Metal in your mouth can also cause scratches and punctures in the mouth, lips, gums, etc. Clear aligners have no safety concerns like cuts, cavities, or disease.

Not only this, but clear aligners are a versatile treatment option that can be used to correct a wide range of orthodontic issues.

How Do I Maintain My Clear Aligner Results?

Just like traditional orthodontic treatment, clear aligners are a lifetime commitment – once the initial treatment is complete, you will need to form certain habits to maintain your dazzling smile.

Retainers

Once treatment is complete, you'll need to wear your retainers consistently to maintain your brand-new smile. Retainers are used to retain the position of your teeth. Your body is continually changing, and this goes for your teeth as well. The clear aligner process will shift your teeth into new positions, but they will naturally shift back to their original positions if retainers do not stop them.

The good news is that retainers work gradually – so over time, you will become less dependent on them to maintain your smile. In the beginning, you'll need to wear them every night, but eventually, you'll be able to wear them only a few times a week.

Oral Hygiene

When the retainers are used, daily oral hygiene must still be maintained. Good habits like brushing your teeth and flossing remain the same as they would without them. Be sure to keep your retainers clean at all times.

Without practising oral hygiene, food and bacteria can build up and lead to cavities and other issues like tooth discolouration. Use regular fluoride toothpaste, a soft bristle toothbrush, and warm water to clean your retainers. Do not use hot or water that is too cold. This can change the shape of your retainers, especially if you leave them to sit in the water for an extended period.

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How Do Clear Aligners Work?

We start the process by taking impressions of your teeth to assess whether clear aligners are the best option for you.

Next, we develop a detailed treatment plan, which shows the projection of movement expected during the process - this will give you a good idea of the final result.

Once you are happy with the projections and treatment plan, we begin designing your custom aligners. Each set of aligners is worn for two weeks, and with each set, your teeth will begin to move closer to the final position.

We will closely monitor your progress and ensure you are comfortable during the course of your treatment. The length of your treatment may vary, depending on the complexity of the straightening, but we will keep you up to date with your progress and advise you every step of the way.

What Are The Benefits Of Clear Aligners?

Unlike traditional braces, clear aligners are virtually invisible, making them a great option for people who want to improve their smile without sacrificing their appearance.

One of the biggest benefits of clear aligners is its cosmetic appeal. Because the aligners are made of clear plastic, they are barely noticeable when worn, allowing patients to straighten their teeth discreetly. This can be especially important for professionals or anyone who wants to maintain a polished appearance during treatment.

Other advantages of clear aligners treatment include:

  1. Clear aligners are far more comfortable than traditional braces. Traditional braces feel clunky in your mouth and may cause discomfort when they are tightened. Also, food frequently gets caught in metal braces. Fortunately, clear braces can be removed at any time if discomfort occurs or when you need to eat, brush, or floss your teeth.
  2. Clear aligners treat teeth faster than metal braces. It can take years for metal braces to straighten teeth, whereas clear aligners can do the same job in half the time.
  3. Clear aligners are much more subtle in appearance than traditional braces. Traditional braces are often associated with the term "metal mouth." Metal mouth is now a thing of the past because clear aligners are virtually undetectable.
  4. Clear aligners are safer to wear than traditional braces. Metal braces have been known to cause damage to teeth. Often, traditional braces cause white spots where the braces were placed. Metal in your mouth can also cause scratches and punctures in the mouth, lips, gums, etc. Clear aligners have no safety concerns like cuts, cavities, or disease.

Not only this, but clear aligners are a versatile treatment option that can be used to correct a wide range of orthodontic issues.

Pricing and Payment Options

Starting at R19,000

Schedule your first appointment to assess your dental needs and determine if Mia Aligners is right for you.

Initial Appointment Fee:

R1308 +/- additional x-rays as needed.

Treatment Planning Upfront Fee:

R2000 (deducted if you proceed with treatment).

Payment Plan Option:

50% upfront with the remainder divided throughout the treatment.

Medical Aid Claims:

Mia Aligners can claim from most medical aids – reach out to confirm your cover!

Treatment Cost and Duration

The cost and duration of your treatment depend on the complexity of your case:

Simple Case:

R19,000 - R25,000, approximately 20 weeks.

Intermediate Case:

R25,000 - R40,000, approximately 40 weeks.

Complex Case:

R40,000 - R60,000, 60+ weeks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mia Aligners are clear, removable trays designed to gently straighten your teeth over time. They're discreet, custom-made to your smile, and a great alternative to traditional braces — no brackets, no wires.

Most treatments fall between R19,000 and R48,000, depending on how complex your case is. After your scan, we'll provide a personalised quote. Flexible payment plans are available if needed, on request!

It depends on your case. Some people finish in 6 months, while others may take 12–18 months. Once your plan is finalised, you'll receive a clear timeline for your treatment.

You may feel some pressure or tightness when you start a new set — that's totally normal and a sign your aligners are doing their job. This feeling usually settles within a day or two.

For the best results, wear your aligners for 22 hours a day. Only remove them when eating, drinking anything other than water, or brushing your teeth.

No — always remove your aligners before eating or drinking (unless it's plain water). Hot drinks can warp them, and food can stain or trap bacteria.

Not always! Some people might notice a slight lisp at first. This is common and usually goes away within a few hours as your mouth adjusts.

Rinse them when you remove them and use a soft toothbrush with gentle, unscented soap. You can also use aligner foams, cleaning tablets, non-abrasive toothpaste, or denture cleaner. Avoid hot water and coloured mouthwashes as they can damage or stain the plastic.

Chewies are soft foam tools you gently bite on to help your aligners fit snugly against your teeth. This not only improves the fit, but also helps apply consistent pressure where it's needed most. The chewing action creates gentle up-and-down forces, encouraging your teeth to move within the socket — a key part of how bone remodelling happens during aligner treatment. Use them daily to keep your aligners tracking properly and make your treatment more efficient.

Use your chewies and wear the aligner for an extra day or two. If it still feels off, don't switch to the next set — send us a photo or book a quick check-in.

Yes, we recommend seeing you every 6–8 weeks to make sure everything is on track and to make any small adjustments if needed.

Once your teeth are aligned, you'll move into retainers to help keep them in place. Most retainers are worn at night.

Sometimes, yes. Some aligners work with whitening gels, but your Mia dentist will advise you on whether this is suitable and which product is safest to use.

Pop in your previous set to hold things in place and contact us as soon as possible. We'll let you know whether you can move forward or if we need to reorder or repeat that stage.

Definitely! Just take your current set, your next set, your case, and your chewies. If you're going away for a while, let us know so we can help you plan ahead.

Yes. For contact sports, wear a mouthguard instead of your aligners. If you play an instrument, you may want to remove them at first, until you're comfortable.

Attachments are tiny, tooth-coloured dots that help your aligners grip your teeth better. They're safe, temporary, and barely noticeable.

Great question! The answer is — not at all. They're very discreet, and most people quickly forget they're even wearing them.

It happens! Just wear that set for an extra day or two to catch up. If it becomes a regular issue, get in touch so we can adjust your plan if needed.

Yes! Aligner cleaning foams, tablets, or denture cleaners are all safe, just avoid hot water and always follow the product instructions. Your Mia dentist can guide you on which option is best.

Toothpaste can be abrasive and may scratch the aligners. If you do use it, choose a gentle, non-abrasive one. Otherwise, stick to mild soap or a cleaning solution.

Every smile is different! Attachments are only used if certain tooth movements need extra support. If your friend doesn't need them, that's simply based on their plan.

Refinements are extra aligners used to fine-tune your results before treatment ends. Retainers are worn after treatment to keep your teeth in place long term.

We don't recommend it. Smoking or vaping can stain or warp the plastic. If you need to, take your aligners out and make sure to rinse with water before putting them back in. Ideally, try to limit it during treatment.

Yes and you should be! Aligners are designed to work continuously, so wearing them overnight is important.

This depends on your case. Some patients get a fixed (wire) retainer behind the teeth for extra support. Others just wear removable retainers at night. We'll advise what's best for you.

Braces use brackets and wires that stay fixed to your teeth. Aligners are removable and clear, offering a more discreet and flexible option, though both can be effective, depending on your needs.

We'll always check this at the start. Any fillings or other work should usually be done before aligners begin — that way we're moving healthy teeth.

First, we take a 3D scan, photos, and X-rays of your teeth and jaws. Then we send you an estimate. If you're happy, you'll pay a treatment planning fee and we'll create your customised plan. Once approved, we order your aligners and you're ready to begin.

This fee covers the full digital design and orthodontic planning behind your treatment. It's non-refundable and separate from your aligner quote, but it ensures your smile plan is safe, personalised, and precise.
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