Straight teeth
with HarmonieSchiene^® aligners

The clear aligners are made from special, medical-grade PET (polyethylene terephthalate)/PU (polyurethane). The material does not contain any plasticizers and is therefore free from bisphenol A (BPA) and also suitable for many people with allergies.

Yes. HarmonieSchiene® aligners are a product of the Orthos specialist laboratory for orthodontics with headquarters in Frankfurt and Weimar, Germany. The aligners are also exclusively custom-made at these two locations in accordance with German quality guidelines. With over 35 years’ experience in the sector, the Orthos system is now trusted by more than 5,000 dentists in Germany.

Because this treatment is a purely cosmetic correction, it is not covered by statutory health insurance. Private health insurers or supplementary dental insurance providers may cover the costs of treatment depending on your contract/conditions. Please contact your provider in advance for more information.

The costs and duration of treatment vary from patient to patient because every individual and every dental situation is different. The lab costs run from €700 to €3,000 depending on the required number of aligners. This does not include the fee we charge for our dental services. We provide you with a clear, personalized offer after your initial examination at our clinic so that you can keep track of the costs at all times without having to worry about any hidden fees. You can then think it over and decide whether you would like to go ahead with the treatment.

Our goal of course is for everyone to be happy with their smile. This is why, at our dental clinic in Frankfurt-Bockenheim, in cooperation with the Deutsches Zahnärztliches Rechenzentrum (DZR) billing service, we offer you the option of paying for your treatment in flexible installments. Just let us know if you’re interested.

In order for your treatment to succeed within the planned time period, you will need to wear your aligners 24 hours a day. The aligners were intentionally designed to be very thin and transparent so that you will get used to them quickly. Once they become part of your daily life, they are barely noticeable and will not bother you when you are speaking. However, they should be removed before you eat, drink (except water), and brush your teeth.

It depends on the type of misalignment and varies from patient to patient. HarmonieSchiene® aligners are designed for mild to moderately severe cases. The treatment duration is usually 3 to 6 months, which is considerably shorter than orthodontic treatments using traditional braces. The exact treatment duration will be specified in your personalized Harmonie Plan.

The Orthos aligners can be easily and thoroughly cleaned with a toothbrush and toothpaste under cold or lukewarm water. Never clean the aligners under hot water, as the heat will deform the aligners and change their effect.

We recommend that you do not smoke or eat while you are wearing the aligners. Above all, you must avoid any sugary or highly acidic foods such as soft drinks, fruit juices, candy, etc. Because the aligners are positioned on top of the teeth, thus preventing your saliva from naturally cleaning them, your risk of cavities increases and damage to your teeth can occur faster. You should always remove the aligners before eating. You will be given a stylish HarmonieSchiene® case for your aligners that you can keep with you at all times. This will prevent you from losing them and ensure they are always safely stored.

We advise you against this. If you are interesting in whitening/bleaching your teeth, we recommend that you do so before or after treatment with HarmonieSchiene® aligners. You can also visit us at our dental clinic for an in-depth consultation on bleaching.

Regular visits to our dental clinic in Frankfurt-Bockenheim are essential and decisive for achieving optimal results and your desired treatment goals. The aligners alone are not a substitute for regular dental visits. It is also important for your teeth to be healthy and clean before you begin aligner treatment. This is why we conduct a thorough examination of the condition of your teeth during your first appointment and determine whether you need any preliminary treatment. Only then can we begin the process of straightening your teeth.

For optimal treatment results, it is essential that you wear the aligners 24 hours a day. If you fail to do this, your teeth will not shift as planned and the next set of aligners might not fit yet, which could slow down the entire treatment.

HarmonieSchiene® aligners are not suitable for every type of misalignment. It is specially designed to correct the front teeth. After an impression is taken of your teeth, we send your models to the Orthos laboratory, where your subsequent aligners will also be made. Measurements are taken beforehand to determine whether you are a good candidate for successful aligner treatment. In more complex cases or at your request, the laboratory can produce a digital Harmonie image or a physical Harmonie model that shows you in advance how your teeth will look after the correction.

Everyone feels pain differently. A certain amount of pressure must be applied so that your teeth shift into the right position. You will not experience any severe pain, but instead you might feel something similar to an intense muscle ache. This feeling of pressure can occur especially when removing and replacing the aligners or when putting in new aligners. The more your teeth move into the target position, the less pressure you will feel on your teeth.

If you lose an aligner, please contact us immediately. Depending on how long you have already been wearing the aligner, you may be able to move up to the next one at little sooner. In some cases we may also be able to reproduce the same aligners.

If this happens, we will take a new impression of your teeth at our dental clinic in Frankfurt-Bockenheim, which will be used to make additional aligners in the laboratory. You will need to wear them as instructed until your teeth reach the right position and the treatment goal has been achieved.

After completing your treatment with HarmonieSchiene® aligners, you will have the option of securing your teeth in position with a retainer. There are two ways to do this: One is by using another clear aligner, which is worn for at least 12 months only while sleeping. The other is a wire that is attached to the inside surfaces of your teeth. Either solution will prevent your teeth from shifting back to their previous position and ensure beautiful, long-lasting results.