Clear Fixed Braces in Edinburgh
Discreet, tooth-coloured braces fitted by Dr Mustafa, a GDC specialist orthodontist with 20 years’ experience at our Leith clinic.
The Basics
What Are Clear Fixed Braces?
Clear fixed braces are designed to match the color of your teeth, offering a discreet but highly effective form of treatment. Tooth-coloured ceramic brackets are bonded to each tooth and connected by a fine archwire, gently guiding the teeth into the correct position over time.
They work in the same way as traditional fixed braces, with the same proven precision. The difference is in how they look. At conversational distance, most people won’t even realize you’re wearing them.
Treatment typically takes 18 to 24 months, though many patients notice noticeable changes in the first few months.
The Benefits
Why Choose Clear Fixed Braces?
Discreet Appearance
Tooth-coloured brackets blend with the natural shade of your teeth, so treatment isn’t the first thing people notice when they speak to you.
Proven Precision
The same fixed-brace technology orthodontists have refined for decades, just with a more aesthetic finish. Reliable and predictable.
Suitable for Complex Cases
Effective for bite issues, complex tooth movements, and cases where removable aligners may not be the best option.
WHAT CLEAR FIXED BRACES CAN HELP WITH
Clear fixed braces are highly versatile; they can correct a wide range of orthodontic concerns with precision and predictability. Here are some of the most common issues Dr. Mustafa treats at Leith Clinic.
Spacing Between Teeth
Clear fixed braces close gaps and even out spacing, creating a cleaner, more balanced smile with precise control over every tooth.
Teeth With Crowding
From mild to significant crowding, clear fixed braces gently guide overlapping teeth into alignment with the same precision as traditional braces.
Bite Problems
Clear fixed braces correct overbites, underbites, and crossbites, giving the orthodontist full control of every tooth movement.
Crooked Teeth
For teeth that twist, tilt, or sit out of line, clear fixed braces straighten everything with precision, even significant rotations.
Ready To Start?
Considering Clear Fixed Braces? Let’s Talk.
Book no-obligation consultation with Dr Mustafa. We’ll examine your teeth, listen to what you want from treatment, and give you an honest recommendation. Saturday appointments available.
GDC Specialist Orthodontist · Diamond Invisalign Provider · 20+ Years’ Experience
The Process
How Clear Fixed Brace Treatment Works at Ocean
01
Your Consultation
You’ll meet Dr Mustafa for a thorough examination. We’ll discuss what you want to change about your smile, examine your teeth and bite, and confirm whether clear fixed braces are the right treatment for you.
02
Your 3D Scan
We take a digital 3D scan of your teeth using our intra-oral scanner, no putty impressions needed. From this scan, Dr. Mustafa plans exactly how your teeth will move, in what order, and over how many months.
03
Fitting Your Braces
Tooth-coloured brackets are bonded to each tooth and connected by a fine archwire. The fitting takes around an hour and is comfortable. You’ll then come in for adjustments roughly every six to eight weeks throughout your treatment.
04
Your Retainer
Once your braces are removed and you’re happy with your new smile, we’ll fit a retainer, bonded, removable, or a combination to keep your teeth in their new position for life.
Making It Affordable
Spreading the Cost of Treatment
Clear fixed brace treatment is a meaningful investment, and we want it to be accessible.
★ Featured Option
Monthly Payments via V12 Finance
For private patients, we offer flexible monthly payment options through V12 Finance, so your treatment can be spread across manageable installments rather than paid upfront. We’ll talk through the options at your consultation.
Other accepted payment methods: debit card · credit card · bank transfer · cash
American Express not accepted.
Real Edinburgh Patients, Real Results
The patients in these videos came to Ocean from across Edinburgh and the central belt. They’ve kindly shared their experience — what brought them in, what the treatment was like, and what their smile looks like now.
Real Results from Real Edinburgh Patients
Drag the handle on each image to reveal the before and after. Every case treated right here at Ocean Orthodontics in Leith.
235+ Reviews Across Edinburgh
Honest words from real patients — we don’t edit or curate these. They’re copied directly from our verified Google reviews.
“Dr Mustafa is a true professional and expert in his field. The staff are warm and friendly and create a relaxed and safe atmosphere. The clinic has been designed to feel like a relaxing spa. Highly recommend.”
“I have had such a journey with Dr Mustafa and the lovely ladies. He is a real scientist — very responsible, careful and attentive. He keeps an eye on detail and the best possible clinical outcome. Completely changed my life and gave me back my smile.”
“Dr Mustafa completely transformed my smile — I can now smile confidently. He was excellent throughout the entire Invisalign process with regular check-ins. I don’t normally leave reviews, but I couldn’t be happier with my experience.”
Why Edinburgh Patients Choose Ocean Orthodontic Clinic
There are other orthodontic options in Edinburgh. Here’s why the patients who do their research tend to end up here.
Most clinics offering clear aligners and braces in Edinburgh are run by general dentists with short orthodontic training. Dr Mustafa is on the GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics (No. 105727), with a PhD in Orthodontics and a postgraduate diploma from Warwick. That difference matters most when your case is complex — or when something doesn’t go quite to plan halfway through.
The Diamond tier is held by the highest-volume Invisalign providers in the UK. It isn’t a badge anyone can buy — it reflects sustained experience across hundreds of treated cases. When you’re trusting someone to move your teeth, volume of experience matters.
Dr Mustafa’s clinical philosophy is to preserve every healthy tooth where it’s safe to do so. Many patients told they need extractions elsewhere have been successfully treated at Ocean without them. That approach earned us the British Orthodontic Society’s Against the Odds award — twice.
Ocean Orthodontic Clinic won Overall Practice of the Year and Best New Practice at the Scotland Dental Awards 2023 — competing against every dental practice in Scotland. These are independently judged awards based on clinical standards, patient experience, and outcomes.
Visit Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Edinburgh
We’re based in Leith, North Edinburgh — easy to reach by car or public transport, with Saturday appointments available.
Edinburgh, EH6 6JG
| Monday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 1:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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