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Fastbraces in London, Ontario

If you want straighter teeth but the thought of two or three years in braces is putting you off, Fastbraces is worth a look. It’s a fixed brace, like traditional braces, but the bracket and wire are designed to move the whole tooth sooner, so for a lot of people treatment is measured in months instead of years.
At Olive Tree Dental in downtown London, your Fastbraces treatment in London, Ontario is provided by Dr Heba Al Tarhuni, a certified Fastbraces Senior Master Provider with experience in hundreds of orthodontic cases.
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Fastbraces

What Fastbraces actually is?

Fastbraces is a fixed orthodontic system, brackets on the teeth and a wire, that’s been refined over the past two decades. The difference from traditional braces is in the design. A standard brace tends to tip the crown of the tooth first and bring the root into line later, which is part of why it can take so long. Fastbraces uses a triangular bracket and a single, springy wire to move the crown and the root together from early in treatment. Moving the whole tooth at once is what shortens the timeline for many cases.
It can address the same everyday problems braces are known for: crowding, gaps, crooked or rotated teeth, and many bite issues. It comes in a clear bracket option that’s a lot less obvious than metal, which matters to the adults who make up a big share of the people asking about it.

How Long Does It Take (The Honest Version)?

Most people finish in about 3 to 12 months. Simpler cases can be done in roughly 100 to 120 days. More involved cases take longer, and a few are better treated with traditional braces or referred out, which we’ll tell you straight at your consultation rather than starting something that isn’t the right fit.
You’ll also have fewer adjustment visits than with traditional braces, because the system typically runs on a single wire instead of being re-wired and re-tightened over and over. Fewer chair visits is part of what keeps the overall cost down.

Why People Choose Fastbraces Here

Here’s what tends to matter to patients, and how we’d put it honestly:
  • Speed for the right cases. When your case suits it, you could be done in months, not years.
  • Comfort. The wire is designed to use lighter, more continuous force, and a lot of our patients tell us it feels gentler than they expected. Some soreness after a visit is normal with any brace.
  • Less obvious. Clear brackets sit closer to your natural tooth colour than metal.
  • Fewer visits. A single-wire approach usually means fewer trips in for adjustments.
  • It frees up other treatment. Once teeth are aligned, it's often easier to clean them properly and to do other work like crowns or veneers well.
What we won’t tell you: that it’s right for everyone, or that you’ll see your final result in days. Some bites and more complex cases genuinely need traditional braces. The point of the consultation is to figure out which camp you’re in before you commit a dollar.

Who It Suits?

Fastbraces in London, Ontario, works for teens and adults, and in many cases for children as well, helping with crowding, spacing, crooked or rotated teeth, and a range of bite issues. If you’ve been told you “need braces” and the timeline scared you off, this is often the conversation worth having. If your case is complex, we’ll say so, and we’ll lay out the alternatives rather than pushing you into the fastest option for its own sake. The fastest treatment and the right treatment aren’t always the same thing, and a good provider will tell you the difference.

What Fastbraces Costs in London, Ontario?

Straight answer first: we give you a firm price after a consultation, because the cost depends on how much your teeth need to move and whether you’re treating one arch or both. We don’t add surprises partway through.
For context on the local market in 2026: traditional braces in Ontario commonly run about $4,500 to $7,000, and Invisalign about $5,000 to $8,500. Because Fastbraces treatment is usually shorter and uses fewer adjustment visits, it often lands below the cost of full traditional braces.
A few things worth knowing on cost:
  • Insurance. Many Ontario dental plans cover part of orthodontic treatment, often around 50%, usually with a lifetime maximum (commonly in the $1,500 to $3,000 range, plan depending). We're happy to help you check what yours covers.
  • Public programs. The Canadian Dental Care Plan covers orthodontics only when it's medically necessary and under strict criteria. Healthy Smiles Ontario can help with eligible children from lower-income families.
  • Payment plans. We'll go over the options so the number isn't a barrier.
Book your consultation and we’ll give you an exact quote for your teeth, with the insurance math done for you.

Meet Your Fastbraces Provider

Dr. Heba Al Tarhuni was born and raised right here in London. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry on the Dean’s Honour List, then went on to advanced training in orthodontics and a pediatric mini-residency in Toronto. She’s certified in clear aligner therapy (Invisalign and ClearCorrect) and holds the distinction of Senior Master Provider in Fastbraces, with hundreds of orthodontic cases behind her. Our patients know her as the clinic’s “braces smile-maker,” and her reviews back that up.
That’s the person planning and running your treatment. On a health decision, who’s actually doing the work matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

For many people, about 3 to 12 months, and simpler cases can finish in roughly 100 to 120 days. More complex cases take longer. Dr. Heba gives you a realistic timeline for your specific teeth at the consultation, not a one-size-fits-all promise.
You’ll feel pressure, especially in the first few days after the brace goes on or after an adjustment, and that’s normal with any brace. Fastbraces is designed to use lighter, continuous force, and most of our patients find it more comfortable than they expected. Over-the-counter pain relief is usually plenty if you need it.
Often, yes, because treatment time is usually shorter and there are fewer adjustment visits. Your exact cost depends on your case. We give you a firm quote after the consultation and go through your insurance and payment options with you.
It can address many bite problems along with crowding, gaps, and rotated teeth. Some complex bites are still better treated with traditional braces, and if that’s your situation we’ll tell you honestly and talk through the options.
Yes. Like any orthodontic treatment, you’ll wear a retainer to hold your results so the teeth don’t drift back. We’ll explain exactly what your retainer routine looks like before you finish.