Clear Aligners
What are Clear Aligners?
Clear Aligners use advanced orthodontic technology to gently move your teeth into the position planned by Dr. Hoversten or Dr. Moore. Using specialized digital imaging, we create a customized treatment plan that is used to design a series of aligners tailored specifically for your smile.
Each aligner is typically worn for about two weeks at a time, for a minimum of 20 hours per day. After two weeks, you will progress to the next aligner in the series and continue this process until your treatment is complete.
Depending on your individual needs, treatment may involve as few as 12 aligners or as many as 48.
What are the Advantages of Clear Aligners?
Clear Aligners have a number of advantages. Because the aligners are removable, you can still brush and floss regularly. You can also take your aligners out to eat, which means you don’t have to sacrifice your favorite foods.
Some other advantages include:
Improved Oral Hygiene
- Because Clear Aligners are removable, you’ll be able to brush and floss properly during treatment and maintain optimum oral health.
Virtually Invisible
- Gone are the days of metal wires and brackets! Many adults and teens are self-conscious about wearing braces, but with clear aligners, no one will have to know you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment.
No Food Restrictions
- Traditionally, wearing braces meant cutting back on your favorite crunchy, chewy foods. During treatment with Clear Aligners, you can remove your aligners and still eat all your favorite foods.
Comfort
- Clear Aligners are made from a soft flexible material that won’t irritate your mouth and gums the way traditional metal wires and braces do.
Teeth-Grinding Protection
- If you have a habit of grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw while you sleep, Clear Aligners can function as a thin nightguard that helps protect your teeth from excessive wear.
How Do Clear Aligners Work?
Clear Aligners use advanced orthodontic technology to gently move your teeth into the position planned by Dr. Hoversten or Dr. Moore. Using specialized digital imaging, we create a customized treatment plan that is used to design a series of aligners tailored specifically for your smile.
Each aligner is typically worn for about two weeks at a time, for a minimum of 20 hours per day. After two weeks, you will progress to the next aligner in the series and continue this process until your treatment is complete.
Depending on your individual needs, treatment may involve as few as 12 aligners or as many as 48.
