Have crowding or spacing? Clear aligners incrementally move teeth to alleviate crowding and spacing by placing teeth in a better orientation. Better alignment of teeth can help improve appearance or facilitate more effective oral hygiene.

Aligners are a great alternative to traditional braces for some patients. Clear aligners can be removed, making the teeth easier to brush and gloss. Each set of aligners are worn for a two-week period and are almost invisible when worn. However, they are not appropriate for everyone. These aligners are to be worn at least 22 hours a day and should only be removed to eat or brush and floss. Patients who are not faithful in wearing clear aligners will not have good results and should consider traditional braces. Also, traditional braces can correct more dental “issues.” Moving teeth should be done under the guidance of a dentist or Orthodontist.

The process of getting clear aligners is easy and convenient. A model of your teeth will be created on the computer to ensure a step-by-step process to getting your teeth straight. This allows you to see a visual representation of what your teeth can look like upon completion of treatment. A set of aligners is created every two weeks. Each aligner is made so that your teeth are slightly straighter than the previous trays. The amount of time and number of aligners worn differs depending on how straight you want your teeth.

Choosing clear aligners rids of most problems that traditional braces may cause. It reduces pain, discomfort and mouth sores that you may endure from the metal brackets and wires. It also decreases your chances of getting tooth decay and plaque buildup from inadequate brushing and flossing.