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| Types oforthodontic treatment | Fixed/Removable | Method of action | Visibility | Speed | Not suitable for | Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removable | Clear plastic on teeth | Almost invisible | Slower | Severe | £1795 – £6000 | |
| Removable | Clear plastic on teeth | Almost invisible | Slower | Severe | £600 – £2500 | |
| Fixed | Brackets on the inside on teeth | invisible | Case specific | Deep close over bites | £5000 – £7000 | |
| Fixed | White porcelain brackets on outside of teeth | Can see white brackets on teeth | Case specific | If removable device is required | £3900 – £4500 | |
| Fixed | Clear brackets on teeth | Can see clear/white brackets on teeth | Quicker | Severe crowding/spaces | £3000 – £4000 | |
| Fixed | Brackets on the inside of teeth | invisible | Case specific | deep close over bites | £5000 – £7000 | |
| Inman Aligner No longer in demand and alternative options available | Removable | Removable appliance with wire and spring | Can see thin white on front teeth | Quicker | Severe crowding/spaces | £1300 – £2000 |
| Fixed | White/metal brackets on outside of teeth | Can see white and metal brackets on teeth | Case specific | If removable device is required | £3900 – £4500 | |
| Fixed | Metal bracket. train tracks on teeth | Can see metal brackets on teeth | Case specific | If removable or invisible device is required | £3900 – £4500 | |
| Fixed | White/Metal brackets on teeth | Can see metal brackets on teeth | Case specific | If removable or invisible device is required | £2000 – £4900 |
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