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Mia is a health-tech company revolutionizing dental care. We bring general dentistry to your doorstep and make orthodontics affordable with Mia Aligners.

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Mia Aligners

Straighten your teeth fast and discreetly with Mia Aligners.

Mia Aligners

What are Mia Aligners?

Transform your smile with Mia Aligners! Our state-of-the-art, 3D-printed aligners are designed to straighten your teeth quickly and discreetly, all at a fraction of the cost of traditional orthodontics. Made from high-quality, plant-based resins, Mia Aligners are not only effective but also environmentally friendly.

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Benefits of
Mia Clear Aligners

Invisible Mia Aligners

Invisible

  • Whether you've got a school project, an important board meeting, or a fun family braai coming up, Mia Aligners made from nearly invisible plastic will keep you feeling confident.
  • They're comfortable, discreet, and designed to support you on your journey to a beautiful smile.
Affordable Mia Aligners

Affordable

  • Mia Clear Aligners providers offer more affordable treatment options than many other leading clear aligner brands.
  • Locally manufactured to the highest standards, we use world-class materials and advanced 3D printing technology to deliver your perfect smile right to your doorstep.
Convenient Mia Aligners

Convenient

  • With Mia Aligners, you can straighten your smile without the hassle of traditional braces.
  • They are comfortable, easy to remove for eating and cleaning, and need fewer dental visits, making them a convenient choice for busy lifestyles.
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How does it work?

Although the details may differ from person to person, the journey ahead is one that has been tried, tested, and trusted by many. Take the time to understand what comes next and prepare yourself for each step with confidence.

How Mia Aligners works
Step 1

Make the first move:

Your first consultation includes a clinical exam by one of our experienced dentists/orthodontists as well as X-rays, photos and a 3D scan.

You may require further x-rays from an external radiographer if your treatment is deemed to be complex.

Initial cost estimation (this is subject to change depending on the complexity of the treatment plan).

How Mia Aligners works
Step 2

Treatment Planning:

If you're happy with the estimate and choose to proceed we will send your scans to our specialist orthodontists.

Our esteemed orthodontics team will create a detailed treatment plan with a 3D simulation showing how your teeth will move.

The plan will take around 1 week and you'll get to take a good look at the digital simulation before finally agreeing to the treatment.

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Step 3

Wearing Your Aligners:

Your first set of 8 clear aligners are manufactured and shipped to your doorstep.

Wear your aligners for 20-22 hours per day, removing them only to eat and drink.

Expect some mild discomfort, described as pressure, which is manageable and not distracting.

Insert your new sets every 2 weeks, follow-up appointments every 4 months.

Keep them clean, put them in before you sleep, see our FAQs for more.

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Difference between
Mia Clear Aligners and Traditional Braces

Mia Clear Aligners Traditional Braces
They are effective
They can treat any type of dental problem
They are Invisible
They are removable
They are comfortable
Facilitate better hygiene
You can eat whatever you want
Fewer dental visits
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FAQs

Mia Aligners Frequently Asked Questions

Aligners are very thin, clear, films of plastic that fit closely around teeth. Using gradual pressure, they eventually move your teeth into the desired position.

Aligner treatments are often known for being costly, but at Mia, we’ve made them more accessible. By managing both the treatment planning and manufacturing locally, we’re able to offer high-quality aligner solutions at a reduced cost. Treatment plans start from just R19,000, making it an affordable alternative for a straighter smile.

This is specific to each person and number of teeth that need to be moved. Each set of aligners is worn for an average of 2 weeks and can be anywhere from 10 weeks to a year.

No, it is not painful. The aligners are designed to be comfortable and are made of a smooth plastic.

It is crucial that the new position of your teeth is maintained with each new set of aligners! Therefore, the aligners must be worn for 22 hours of every day. But they must be taken out when eating, drinking or brushing your teeth.

No, your aligners must be taken out when eating, drinking or brushing your teeth.

Mia Clear Aligners are unlikely to affect your speech. Our aligners are made from a very thin PET-G plastic, which means that there should be minimal impact on your speech. Studies done on other leading aligner brands show that 93% of patients have no affects on their speech. If you have a big presentation coming up however, stress less, because you can just take your aligners out as long as you put them straight back in after.

Central Cost Orthodontics has a great article on this topic. Read this article on braces vs aligners for a good synopsis to help you make an informed decision.
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