Clear aligners are removable, transparent trays that fit over your teeth and guide them gradually into better alignment. They are made from smooth medical-grade plastic and are far less noticeable than fixed braces. You wear each tray for the period your dentist sets, then move on to the next one in the series. Because they lift out, you can eat, brush and floss exactly as you normally would.
A discreet, removable way to straighten teeth, planned around your case from the first scan.
Aligners suit many cases of crowding and spacing, but not every one. Some bites are better corrected another way, and we will tell you plainly if that applies to you.
We take digital scans and photographs, plan the sequence of movement from them, and check your progress at intervals through treatment.
Your dentist will talk you through wear time, how often trays change and what each stage involves, so you know what is coming before you start.
Whether your teeth are crowded, spaced or slightly out of line, clear aligners offer a discreet, removable way to work towards a straighter and easier-to-clean smile.
Because the trays lift out, brushing and flossing stay straightforward and there is nothing you have to stop eating. They are discreet enough that most people will not notice you are wearing them, which is why they suit adults who would rather not have fixed braces. Straighter teeth are also easier to keep clean, and that supports gum and tooth health well beyond the end of treatment.
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Rinse the trays whenever you take them out, clean them the way your dentist shows you, and keep them in their case rather than a napkin. Wear time matters more than anything else, because the trays only move teeth while they are actually on them.
We plan the full sequence of movement before treatment begins and review it as you go, so you always know what the next stage involves.
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It depends entirely on how far your teeth need to move. Some cases are short and others run considerably longer, so a general figure would be misleading. We will give you a realistic estimate after your consultation and scan.
No. They work well for many cases of crowding and spacing, but some bites are better corrected with fixed braces. If aligners are not the right choice for you, we will say so and talk you through the alternatives.
Your dentist will set a daily wear target and explain it at your first appointment. Aligners only move teeth while they are being worn, so how consistently you wear them is the single biggest factor in how treatment goes.
Take them out to eat, and for anything other than water. Brush before you put them back in so nothing is left trapped against your teeth.
Some people notice a slight difference at first. It usually settles as you get used to wearing them.
Cost depends on how complex your case is and how long treatment runs, so we quote after seeing you rather than before. We accept most major PPO insurance plans and offer financing. Call (714) 525-2888 and we will talk it through.