Traditional braces are fitted to the front of your teeth and are visible when you smile or speak. Hidden braces, also called lingual braces, are fitted to the back of your teeth, making them completely invisible from the outside. Both work in the same way and produce the same quality of results. The main difference is discretion: with hidden braces, no one needs to know you're in treatment unless you choose to tell them. Dr Zieg Weber is one of the most experienced lingual orthodontists in South Africa, with over 13,000 hidden braces cases - so if discretion matters to you, you're in exactly the right place.

Thanks to the Ultra-Light Force Bracket System, most Concelo patients complete treatment in as little as 12–16 months - though your exact timeline depends on your individual case and will be confirmed at your first consultation.

Yes, hidden braces (lingual braces) are placed behind your teeth and are just as effective as traditional braces. In some cases they produce even better results. Treatment time is similar, typically 12 to 16 months. Dr Zieg Weber has placed over 13,000 hidden braces cases and is recognised internationally for this technique.

Absolutely. A significant portion of our patients are adults, many of them choosing hidden braces specifically because treatment stays discreet throughout. There is no upper age limit for orthodontic treatment, what matters is the health of your teeth and gums, which we assess at your first consultation.

Treatment cost depends on the type of braces and your individual treatment plan, which we put together after your first consultation. We offer 12 to 14 month interest-free payment options to make treatment accessible. The best first step is to book a consultation, there's no obligation, and you'll leave with a clear picture of what treatment would involve and what it would cost.

Your first appointment is a short clinical examination to see whether orthodontic treatment is right for you. We take photographs and X-rays to build a detailed picture, and you'll leave with a clear treatment plan and fee structure. It's a no-pressure conversation, our job is to give you everything you need to make the right decision for yourself.

You'll receive personalised, clinician-led care at every visit, with full continuity throughout your treatment. Concelo's doctors work closely together on every case - sometimes seeing each other's patients for scheduling reasons, or deliberately, to bring a second opinion to your treatment.

It's the bracket technology developed by Dr Zieg Weber, designed to reduce time in the chair, shorten treatment duration where clinically appropriate, minimise sensitivity, and reduce the need for extractions. Every Concelo treatment plan is built on it.