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Small brackets are bonded to each tooth and connected by an archwire. Tightening and reshaping that wire at each visit applies steady pressure, and the teeth move through the bone over months rather than weeks.
Metal, ceramic and lingual (behind-the-teeth) versions all work on the same principle — the difference is how visible the hardware is, not how effective the movement is.
Fixed braces are usually the better route where teeth need to move a significant distance, rotate, or where the bite itself needs correcting — not just cosmetic straightening.
Clear aligners rely on the patient wearing them for the majority of each day, and they are limited in how much rotation or vertical movement they can achieve on their own.
Fixed braces are bonded in place, so there’s no compliance question, and they can handle more complex tooth movement in a single course of treatment.
Left uncorrected, crowding and bite problems tend to get harder to treat over time, not easier — teeth continue to drift, and uneven wear on crowded teeth can shorten their life.
A properly finished course of braces leaves teeth easier to clean, a bite that meets evenly, and a retainer plan to hold the result.
Treatment length depends on how much movement is needed — from around a year for limited correction to two years or more for a full bite correction. Step through the sequence.
An X-ray and a set of photographs show the position of every tooth and how the jaws meet. From this, the clinician works out how much movement is needed and which bracket type suits the case.
Any decay, gum inflammation or other dental work is dealt with first. Moving teeth through unhealthy gum or bone gives a worse, less stable result, so this step is never skipped.
Brackets are bonded to each tooth and the first, lightest archwire is fitted. This visit is not painful, though the teeth typically feel tender for a few days afterwards as they begin to move.
The archwire is tightened or changed roughly every four to eight weeks as the teeth move. For patients travelling from the UK, adjustment visits can often be scheduled around other trips or grouped where possible.
Once the teeth and bite reach the planned position, the brackets are removed and a retainer — fixed, removable, or both — is fitted to hold the result while the bone settles.
Prices are indicative. The exact price of your treatment is calculated at your first consultation, once we have seen the X-rays. GBP figures are converted for guidance at approximately 427 HUF to the pound.
Send an X-ray, or three photos on your phone. A dentist will look at it and write back with a provisional plan and an indicative price — before you commit to anything, and before you book a flight.
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For mild to moderate crowding, gaps, or minor bite issues, usually yes. For more complex movements — rotating a tooth fully, or moving a root vertically — fixed braces tend to work more reliably. Your digital scan tells us which category your case falls into before you commit to anything.
From €2,300 for the aligner course itself. The exact price depends on how many aligners your case needs, and is confirmed in writing after your free assessment — not before we’ve actually seen your scan.
It varies by case — mild corrections might need a short series, more involved ones considerably more. Your orthodontist maps out the full number at the planning stage, so you know before you start, not partway through.
No. Routine progress can often be tracked with photos between visits, with in-person checks at the key stages of your plan. We confirm the likely number of trips once we know your treatment plan.
Contact us straight away. Depending on where you are in the sequence, you may be able to move on to the next aligner early or wear the previous one again briefly while a replacement is arranged.
“Invisible braces” and “clear aligners” describe the treatment type, not one specific brand — Invisalign is one well-known aligner system among several. What matters more than the name on the packaging is the orthodontist’s plan behind it, which is what we build your treatment around.
Upload a panoramic X-ray if you have one. If not, three clear phone photos are enough to start. A dentist reviews what you send and you receive a written provisional plan with an indicative price.
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Prefer to talk? Call our UK number on +44 7418 609 304, or our Budapest clinic on +36 1 200 13 78. You can also email us at info@cosmodent.hu.