Braces & Teeth Straightening

Six Month Smiles focuses on the teeth that show when you smile, gently straightening them in around six months using discreet clear braces.

6 Months Smiles is a cosmetic orthodontic system that focuses on straightening the front teeth visible when you smile — typically the upper and lower front six to eight teeth. Unlike comprehensive orthodontics (which addresses bite and all teeth), 6 Months Smiles targets the cosmetic alignment issues people actually notice. Clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires make it subtle, and the targeted approach is what delivers results in roughly half the time of traditional braces. Average treatment duration: 4–9 months.

Fast, focused results. Average treatment 6 months — often as short as 4 months for minor cases. Targets the teeth you actually see when smiling, not every tooth in your mouth.

Discreet by design. Clear ceramic brackets and tooth-coloured wires make 6 Months Smiles far less visible than traditional metal braces. Most people won’t notice unless you point it out.

More affordable than alternatives. Shorter treatment means lower overall cost compared to full Invisalign or comprehensive orthodontics. A fantastic value option for front-teeth cosmetic alignment.

6 Months Smiles is brilliant — for the right cases. It’s a cosmetic-focused system designed for mild to moderate front-teeth alignment issues in adults. For patients with severe crowding, significant bite problems or comprehensive needs, full Invisalign or traditional braces will deliver a better long-term result. At Clarendons, we’ll always recommend the right treatment for your teeth — not the most expensive or the most heavily marketed.

Our award-winning clinic in Leeds city centre handles 6 Months Smiles with the precision it deserves — 3D digital planning, properly placed brackets, careful bite checks throughout, and retainers at the end to protect your investment. Combined with the premium materials used by the 6 Months Smiles system, you get discreet, fast, beautiful results.

Clear (ceramic) braces work like traditional braces but use tooth-coloured brackets, making treatment far less visible for adults.

Clear braces use ceramic (or sometimes porcelain) brackets that match your tooth colour, bonded to the front of your teeth and connected by an archwire. The wire is tightened and replaced over time to guide your teeth into better positions. Tooth-coloured wires keep the system even more subtle. They work the same way traditional metal braces do — the difference is aesthetic. Treatment duration is typically 12–24 months depending on case complexity.

Subtle, adult-friendly look. Tooth-coloured ceramic brackets and clear or tooth-coloured wires blend with your teeth. Far less noticeable than traditional metal braces — perfect for professionals and adults.

Handles complex cases. Clear braces can correct the full range of orthodontic issues — severe crowding, complex rotations, overbites, underbites. Not limited like clear aligners can be.

More affordable than alternatives. Typically less expensive than lingual braces or Invisalign while delivering comparable results. A cost-effective option for adults prioritising both affordability and discretion.

Clear braces are powerful orthodontic tools — when fitted and adjusted properly. At Clarendons, every bracket is placed with careful attention to position and angle, because even small placement errors affect the final result. Our orthodontic team brings years of experience to each adjustment appointment, reviewing progress and adjusting your treatment to stay on track. You end up with a beautifully aligned smile — on time, every time.

Our award-winning clinic in Leeds city centre makes life with braces as comfortable as possible. Well-spaced appointments that fit your schedule. Orthodontic wax supplied for any initial cheek irritation. Detailed hygiene guidance to keep teeth immaculate throughout. And transparent pricing with interest-free finance to spread the cost. When treatment is done, retainers protect your investment long-term.

Lingual braces are fixed to the inside surfaces of your teeth, so they straighten your smile completely out of sight.

Lingual braces are traditional orthodontic braces fitted to the back (tongue side) of your teeth instead of the front. They use the same principle as standard braces — brackets bonded to teeth connected by an adjustable wire — but positioned where nobody can see them.

Modern lingual systems like Incognito use custom-made brackets, each one designed specifically for the tooth it sits on, for a precise fit and optimal tooth movement. Treatment duration is similar to traditional braces: typically 12–24 months.

Truly invisible. Fitted behind your teeth, lingual braces are completely hidden from view. No one will know you’re in orthodontic treatment — not colleagues, not clients, not photographs.

Works for complex cases. Unlike clear aligners (which have limits for severe cases), lingual braces handle the full range of orthodontic issues — including complex rotations, vertical movements and significant crowding.

Custom-crafted precision. Every bracket is custom-designed for your specific tooth anatomy. The personalised fit delivers more predictable results and faster treatment than generic brackets.

Lingual braces are technically demanding — the inner surfaces of teeth are harder to access, brackets are smaller, and precision is critical. At Clarendons, we only offer lingual braces because we have the expertise to deliver them properly. Custom systems like Incognito bring the latest technology to every case, giving our patients the same quality results as traditional orthodontics — entirely invisible.

Our award-winning clinic in Leeds city centre supports you throughout what is a more intensive orthodontic journey. The tongue takes a week or two to adapt. Speech changes slightly at first, then normalises. Our team provides detailed guidance, wax for any irritation, and responsive support. By the end, you’ll have a beautifully straight smile — and no one will know how you got there.

Retainers hold your teeth in their corrected position after braces or aligners — we provide fixed and removable clear retainers to protect your result.

Our “other” orthodontic services cover: custom retainers (new, replacement and maintenance); orthodontic emergencies (broken brackets, poking wires, lost retainers); interceptive orthodontics for children aged 7–10 (early guidance for developing teeth and jaws); functional appliances (jaw-guiding devices for growing children with significant bite issues); and targeted minor tooth movement for adults who’ve had orthodontic relapse or small specific concerns not warranting full treatment. Whatever your orthodontic need, we have a solution.

Retainers, done properly. New, replacement or upgraded retainers — fixed behind the teeth, removable, or both. Custom-made for precise fit and maximum protection of your investment.

Rapid orthodontic repairs. Broken bracket, poking wire, snapped retainer — we respond fast. Emergency orthodontic repairs keep your treatment on track and stop minor issues becoming major ones.

Early intervention for children. Some children benefit hugely from interceptive orthodontics between 7–10. We assess jaw development, guide tooth eruption and prevent future complex treatment.

Most practices focus on their flagship systems — Invisalign, braces — and handle everything else as an afterthought. At Clarendons, we see the “other” stuff as essential: retainers prevent all our hard work from undoing itself, early intervention saves kids years of future complex treatment, and emergency repairs keep live orthodontic cases on track. It’s comprehensive care, not just comprehensive sales.

Our award-winning clinic in Leeds city centre welcomes orthodontic patients from other practices for emergency repairs and retainer replacements. Whether you started treatment elsewhere and need support, or you’re looking for a dentist who handles the full orthodontic picture, you’re in the right place. Prompt appointments, skilled clinicians, honest pricing.

If you've moved to Leeds or finished treatment elsewhere, we can remove (debond) your fixed braces or fixed retainers and fit a fresh retainer to protect your result. We take a digital scan on the day — no messy impressions — so your new retainer is ready quickly.