Orthodontics in Jumeirah, Dubai
Straighter teeth do not have to mean aggressive dentistry. Your treatment is planned and led by Dr. Khalid Aletaibi from a digital scan and a full assessment of your whole mouth, then delivered together with our clinical team using the approach that suits your case. We aim for alignment that protects your enamel, your bite and your long term health, not only the look of the front teeth.
Which option is right for me?
For most adults with mild to moderate crowding or spacing who want something discreet, clear aligners such as Invisalign are a comfortable, removable option. Braces, in metal or ceramic, are often a better fit for more complex movements or for younger patients who are still growing. There is no single answer that is right for everyone. Your plan is decided from your digital scan, your bite and your own goals, and it is discussed with you before anything begins.
The options
Three proven ways to straighten teeth. The right one depends on your bite and your daily life, not on the brand.
A series of custom, discreet removable aligners made from digital scans of your teeth. You wear each set for most of the day and move to the next stage as your teeth shift. Dr. Khalid Aletaibi is an Invisalign provider and plans your case in the clinic.
Best for
Adults and older teenagers with mild to moderate crowding, spacing or relapse after earlier treatment, who prefer a removable, discreet option and are happy to wear the aligners consistently.
Removable transparent aligners from other established aligner systems, working on the same digital planning principle as Invisalign. After your assessment we select the system that suits your case and your budget.
Best for
Patients who want a removable, discreet aligner and would like to look at options beyond a single brand, usually for mild to moderate correction.
Fixed brackets and wires bonded to the teeth and adjusted over time. Metal braces are hard wearing and efficient, while ceramic braces use tooth coloured brackets to be less noticeable. Both stay in place throughout treatment.
Best for
More complex crowding, bite corrections and cases that need precise control, and younger patients who may not wear a removable appliance consistently.
What we can help with
Straightening is about health as much as looks. Here is what these common presentations are, why they matter, and the approach that tends to suit each. Every plan is confirmed from your own records.
There is not enough room along the jaw, so teeth overlap, twist or sit out of the arch. Beyond appearance, crowded areas trap plaque and are harder to clean, so gum inflammation and decay become more likely over time.
Often suits
Clear aligners or braces for mild to moderate crowding. More severe cases, where space must be created, usually need braces or a combined plan.
The opposite of crowding: teeth are smaller than the space available, leaving gaps, with a space between the two upper front teeth called a diastema. Some gaps are cosmetic; others let food pack in or point to a missing or undersized tooth.
Often suits
Aligners or braces for small to moderate spacing. Larger gaps or missing teeth usually call for a team plan that coordinates alignment with restorative work.
Overjet is the horizontal step by which the upper front teeth sit ahead of the lower ones. When it is large the upper teeth look like they stick out. It matters because prominent upper teeth are more exposed to being chipped or knocked, and the lips can struggle to close comfortably.
Often suits
Aligners or braces when it is mainly tooth position. Growth-guiding appliances in children, or a combined orthodontic and surgical plan in some adults, when the jaws are the cause.
The upper front teeth overlap the lower ones vertically far more than the usual third, sometimes almost hiding them. Over time the lower teeth can bite into the gum behind the uppers or wear the enamel, and heavy front contact may strain the teeth.
Often suits
Commonly braces with bite-opening mechanics, and selected cases with aligners. When jaw proportions are the cause, a more complex or combined plan may be discussed.
The front teeth leave a vertical gap and do not touch even when the back teeth are fully closed. This can make biting food and some speech sounds harder, and it is often linked to habits such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting or mouth breathing.
Often suits
Milder, tooth-based open bites may respond to aligners or braces alongside stopping a habit. Growth-driven open bites are among the more challenging and can need a team or surgical plan.
Normally the upper front teeth close just in front of the lower ones. In a front crossbite one or more upper teeth bite behind the lowers, a reversed bite. This places uneven force on the teeth and gums and, in some children, reflects how the jaws are growing.
Often suits
A single-tooth crossbite can often be corrected with braces or aligners, and early in children with simple appliances. A growing lower jaw may need growth guidance or a combined plan.
The upper back teeth close inside the lower ones instead of slightly outside, usually because the upper arch is a little narrow. It can push the lower jaw to shift to one side when biting and lead to uneven wear or one-sided chewing.
Often suits
Often needs the upper arch widened with a fixed appliance or expander, and is frequently more straightforward in children. Cases that are only a tooth tilt can suit braces or aligners.
It is common for teeth, especially the lower front teeth, to drift back toward their old positions in the years after braces if retention is not maintained. This relapse is a normal tendency of teeth rather than a sign the first treatment failed.
Often suits
Many cases can be re-aligned with a shorter course of aligners or braces, followed by a considered retention plan, because the focus is long-term stability rather than a one-time fix.
The difference
How removable aligners and fixed braces compare, side by side.
| Clear aligners / Invisalign | Braces | |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | Transparent and hard to notice during normal wear. | Metal brackets are visible; ceramic brackets are tooth coloured and less noticeable. |
| Removable | Taken out to eat, drink and brush. | Fixed in place for the whole treatment. |
| Comfort and feel | Smooth plastic with no brackets; some tightness is normal when you change to a new set. | Brackets and wires can rub at first and are adjusted periodically. |
| Typical suitability | Well suited to mild and moderate cases when worn consistently. | Handle a wide range of cases, including more complex movements. |
| Cleaning and care | Brush and floss as normal with the aligners out, then clean the aligners separately. | Careful brushing and flossing around the brackets and wires is needed. |
| Appointments and monitoring | Periodic check-ins to monitor progress and hand over new stages. | Regular visits to adjust the wires. |
| Retention afterwards | Retainers are worn afterwards to hold the result. | Retainers are worn afterwards to hold the result. |
What to expect
A calm, planned path from the first scan to a result that lasts.
You meet Dr. Khalid Aletaibi for an unhurried consultation. He looks at more than alignment, checking the health of your teeth, gums and bite so the plan considers your whole mouth.
A digital scan captures your teeth without messy impressions. Dr. Khalid plans the tooth movements and reviews the options, the likely timing and what to expect with you.
Your aligners or braces are fitted and treatment is delivered together with our clinical team. Dr. Khalid oversees the case and adjusts the plan as your teeth respond.
Once the teeth are aligned, Dr. Khalid refines the result with conservative touches where they help, such as edge bonding, whitening or treating white marks with ICON resin infiltration, keeping the natural tooth intact.
You are fitted with retainers and shown how to use them, so the new position of your teeth is maintained after treatment.
Our principle
Straighter teeth should never mean aggressive dentistry.
The principle behind every plan
Honestly, what the evidence says
We would rather tell you what is known, and what is not, than promise a perfect outcome. Here is the honest picture.
For straightforward crowding and spacing, current research suggests clear aligners and fixed braces can achieve broadly comparable results, with similar treatment times. The evidence is still developing, and fixed braces remain a well-established choice for more complex movements. We plan each case individually rather than promising one approach fits all. [1]
Most people feel mild to moderate tightness or tenderness for a few days after braces are adjusted or when moving to a new aligner. Studies show this is usually short-lived and settles on its own, and in the first few days aligners may feel slightly gentler. It is a normal sign that teeth are moving, not a cause for concern. [2]
During any orthodontic treatment the tips of the tooth roots can shorten very slightly. This is a recognised effect that is usually minor and, in the large majority of people, has no impact on long-term tooth health. We use gentle forces, monitor it as part of routine care, and plan movements to keep it to a minimum. [3]
Teeth have a natural tendency to drift over time, so retainers are an important part of treatment, not an optional extra. To keep results stable they are usually worn long term, often just at night. Think of retention as ongoing maintenance of your result rather than a short final step. [4]
Your questions, answered honestly
No pressure and no jargon. If a question is not here, ask us directly and we will give you a straight answer.
Book a consultation and digital scan with Dr. Khalid Aletaibi. Together you will review whether Invisalign, clear aligners or braces suit your teeth and your goals, with a clear plan before anything begins.