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Orthodontics

Orthodontics helps align your teeth and enhance your smile through modern treatments. Our specialist dentists use advanced techniques to correct dental misalignments and preserve your oral health in a lasting way.

THE ESSENTIAL

Orthodontics helps correct the alignment of your teeth and the position of your jaws to improve both your oral health and the aesthetics of your smile.
At Ardentis, our specialists offer you solutions tailored to every age.

What is orthodontics?

Orthodontics includes treatments designed to correct the alignment of your teeth and jaws.
Using fixed or removable appliances, visible or invisible, it helps restore the aesthetics of your smile and the proper function of your dentition.

Why undergo orthodontic treatment?

Orthodontic treatment helps improve the aesthetics of your smile while preventing functional problems such as chewing difficulties, premature tooth wear or certain joint pains. It also contributes to your overall health.

Orthodontic Treatment Procedure:

  1. Diagnosis and Treatment Plan: Complete oral examination. X-rays and digital impressions. Personalized treatment plan established by the specialist.
  2. Placement of the Orthodontic Appliance: Fixed appliance (braces) or removable appliance (clear aligners). Regular adjustments to guide tooth movement.
  3. Follow-up and Personalized Advice: Regular check-ups. Tailored hygiene recommendations. Support throughout the entire treatment.

“Regaining a smile is sometimes regaining a life.”

Frequently Asked Questions about Orthodontics

At what age can orthodontic treatment begin?

A first orthodontic check-up is recommended for your child around the age of 7, even though treatment may not start this early. At this age, the specialist can already detect potential jaw growth issues or tooth misalignment. Depending on the situation, they may recommend monitoring or early interceptive treatment. Fixed appliances or aligners are usually fitted later, around 11–13 years of age, when the permanent teeth are in place.

How long does orthodontic treatment take?

The duration of your orthodontic treatment varies depending on the complexity of your case and the type of appliance used. On average, treatment lasts between 12 and 36 months. Simple corrections may sometimes be completed in less than a year, while more complex cases require more time.
Good oral hygiene and following your orthodontist’s instructions help reduce treatment time and ensure a stable result.

Do braces hurt?

When your orthodontic appliance is fitted or adjusted, it is normal to experience some discomfort or mild pain for a few days. This sensation is due to the pressure applied to move your teeth. It usually subsides quickly and can be relieved with mild painkillers, if necessary. Newer techniques, such as clear aligners, are generally more comfortable and better tolerated than traditional metal braces.

What are the different orthodontic treatment options?

Today, several solutions are available to correct the alignment of your teeth. Traditional metal braces remain effective, while ceramic braces offer a more discreet option. Clear aligners (such as Invisalign®) provide an aesthetic and removable alternative, particularly popular among adults. Lingual orthodontics is a discreet technique in which braces are placed on the inner surface of your teeth, making the appliance completely invisible from the outside. Your orthodontist will choose the most suitable method based on your age, the complexity of your case and your expectations.

Is orthodontics covered by insurance?

In Switzerland, disability insurance (AI) may cover your orthodontic treatment in certain severe cases related to specific malformations, and only before the age of 21. In most cases, your supplementary insurance may partially or fully cover the cost of treatment, depending on your policy. It is therefore advisable to check with your insurer before starting treatment. Orthodontics remains a long-term investment in the health and aesthetics of your smile.

Dental hygiene & prevention

Dental hygiene and prevention are essential to maintaining your oral health. Through regular care, personalised follow-up and the guidance of our certified hygienists, you protect your teeth and gums while maintaining a healthy smile.

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Orthodontics
& alignement

Orthodontics helps align your teeth and enhance your smile through modern, personalised techniques.
Whether using traditional treatments or clear aligners such as Invisalign®, our specialists offer you effective, discreet and long-lasting solutions for a healthy mouth and a harmonious smile.

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Dental care for children

From an early age, prevention is essential to protect your child’s oral health.

At Ardentis, our paediatric dentists and child specialists support your child with gentle care, teaching good oral hygiene habits and offering treatments tailored to every stage of their growth.

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Specialized Dental Care

When dentistry requires an additional level of expertise, our specialists take care of your treatment. Oral surgery, wisdom teeth extraction, dental implants, caries treatment, endodontics or dental prosthetics: each procedure is carried out with precision and care. Our teams support you step by step to ensure your comfort, address the root of the problem, and sustainably preserve the health of your smile, with complete confidence.

Radiology

In our clinics, we perform intra- and extra-oral dental radiology examinations to visualize teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures. We carry out panoramic radiographs or orthopantomograms (OPT), lateral cephalometric radiographs, and Cone Beam CT scans (3D imaging) to ensure accurate diagnoses and safe treatments.

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Aesthetic medicine & facial surgery

At Ardentis, aesthetic medicine and facial surgery aim to enhance your facial features while respecting your individuality. Dr Jean-Thomas Bachelet offers you personalised treatments to correct, harmonise and reveal your natural beauty, delivering precise and long-lasting results.

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The Ardentis Advantages

What sets us apart.

Other clinics

Dental practices

Patient care: 7 days a week, within 24 hours

Extended hours: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Largest network of clinics: 18 across Suisse Romande

Scientific expertise: research and publications

In-house laboratory & digital technologies

Specialists and experts in every dental field

Structured program: ongoing internal training

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Our fees

We offer transparent pricing for our dental care. During your treatment, we make sure to keep you informed about all financial aspects related to your care. We also explain the different payment options available to you.

Dentotar fees 2018
1994 fees
Laboratory fees 2018

Dental care

Dental check-up (y.c. 2 radiographs)

from CHF 140.–

Emergency consultation (temporary care only)*

max CHF 300.–

Scaling (excluding x-rays)

max CHF 198.–

Inlay / Onlay (incl. laboratory, provisional, final check)

from CHF 1’430.–

Crown (incl. laboratory, provisional, final check)

from CHF 1’607.–

Veneer (incl. laboratory, provisional, final check)

from CHF 1’808.–

Bridge (incl. laboratory, provisional, final check)

from CHF 4’298.–

Composite filling

from CHF 218.–

Tooth extraction with anesthesia

CHF 115 to 476.–

Wisdom tooth extraction

CHF 200 to 705.–

Express Glow

CHF 79.–

Teeth whitening in-clinic

CHF 499.–

Teeth whitening at home

CHF 569.–

Teeth whitening Premium (in-clinic + at-home trays)

CHF 799.–

Whitening syringe refill

CHF 15.–

Tooth gem placement (gem included)

CHF 120.–

Dental implant (incl. laboratory, materials, final check)

from CHF 3’559.20.–

Root canal treatment

from CHF 541.–

Full removable denture (incl. preliminary analysis and adjustments)

from CHF 3’111.–

Full removable denture with attachment on 2 dental implants (incl. preliminary analysis and adjustments)

* For administrative reasons,
emergency consultations must be paid on site.

from CHF 8’000.–

Dental and maxillofacial radiology

Panoramic X-ray

CHF 177.–

3D X-ray – Volumetric tomography (Cone-beam CT scan)

CHF 394.–

Cephalometric x-ray / skull x-ray

CHF 177.–

Orthodontics and clear aligners

Invisalign® aligners (1 jaw, attachments and retainer not included)

from CHF 2’598.–

Invisalign® aligners (2 jaws, attachments and retainer not included)

from CHF 3’399.–

Fixed braces (with brackets) (1 jaw, retainer not included)

from CHF 3’600.–

Fixed appliance (with brackets) (2 jaws, retention not included)

from CHF 7’200.–

Orthodontic retainer (per jaw)

from CHF 400.–

Aesthetic medicine and facial surgery

Botox

from CHF 300.–

Hyaluronic acid

from CHF 450.–

Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)

from CHF 2’500.–

Otoplasty (ear surgery)

from CHF 3’500.–

Mini-lift

from CHF 5’000.–

Our Clinics

Dental emergencies: 7 days a week for care within 24 hours: 058 234 00 00

Testimonials from our team members

“Joining Ardentis right after my studies, I found a company that truly supports its people. In my role as Clinic Director, I appreciate the freedom to be myself while sharing strong values such as respect, kindness and team spirit. Ardentis grows with its people, and that’s what makes me want to stay.”

Maria R.

02.2026

“With over 20 years at Ardentis, I’ve seen the group evolve without ever losing its human spirit. What I appreciate most is the opportunity to make a real impact on patients and to lead a close-knit team. Innovation, respect and kindness are part of our daily life, values that make you want to grow together.”

Nicolas R.

02.2026

“Working at Ardentis means benefiting from the strength of a large group while keeping the closeness of a dental practice. Here, the patient is at the center of our priorities, just like our practitioners, so they can work in the best possible conditions.”

Florent M.

02.2026

“At Ardentis since 2006, I found an ambitious and people-focused group where teamwork and multidisciplinarity make all the difference. As Clinic Director in Bulle, I’m committed to bringing talents together to create lasting smiles in a dynamic and caring atmosphere.”

Hervé C.

02.2026

“For the past 13 years at Ardentis, I’ve grown from dentist to clinic director. Supported by a team that values growth and sharing, I keep learning every day, both on a human and clinical level. Here, success is built together, through trust and kindness.”

Nicolas K.

02.2026

Opening hours

Find the opening hours of our clinics below.

  • Bulle

    Address

    Rue de la Sionge 37 1630 Bulle

    Opening hours

    Mon – Thu: 7am – 8pm Fri: 7am – 6pm Sat: 8am – 5pm
    58 234 00 50
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Dental emergencies: 7 days a week for care within 24 hours: 058 234 00 00