Clear Aligner Therapy (CAT) is a method for gradually straightening your teeth using virtually invisible, custom-made dental appliances (called aligners) that exert consistent yet gentle pressure on your teeth to move them into place.
Tooth gaps and crowded teeth can both be addressed by using these aligners. One of the greatest benefits of using Clear Aligner Therapy is that the aligners, made from a special clear plastic, are almost unnoticeable when you're wearing them.
Clear aligners can give you (in some cases) faster results compared to traditional braces!
Your implant journey begins with a comprehensive exam, digital imaging, and a discussion of your goals to determine if you're a good candidate for implants.
A small titanium post is surgically placed into the jawbone, where it will heal and integrate with the bone over time to create a strong foundation.
Once healed, a custom-made crown, bridge, or denture is securely attached to the implant—restoring the look, feel, and function of your natural tooth.
Invisalign can treat mild to severe cases of misaligned teeth with a variety of clear aligners. Because it’s got a long history as the original clear aligner therapy treatment, it’s a go-to choice for many patients.
The aligners used in Invisalign are made up of a patented clear, thick plastic called SmartTrack, and the material’s durability can be a benefit to patients who lead an active lifestyle.
Six Month Smiles is another great option for clear aligner therapy, and, as the name says, the average treatment time can be as little as six months Using a course of 20 active aligners, Six Month Smiles aligners are virtually invisible and can correct mild to moderate cases of teeth crowding.
While using clear aligners, you have no limitations on the foods you can eat!
Clear Aligners gradually straighten your teeth over time using consistent yet gentle pressure on your teeth to move them into place. Treatment involves a series of custom-made aligner trays worn over the teeth. Each tray is worn for about two weeks, and provides a slightly straighter alignment than the previous one. Depending on the type of aligner used, treatment is typically completed in six months to a year to get the best result possible.
Absolutely! Clear Aligners are comfortable and safe for you to wear, as they’re made from a special BPA-free, medical-grade clear plastic.
Generally, yes. Clear Aligner Therapy typically gives a faster result than traditional metal braces (though naturally time frames will vary due to each case being unique to the patient and their needs). While regular braces pull on each tooth individually, clear aligners push gently on all of your teeth, which achieves a quicker alignment of your teeth. For the best results using your own custom clear aligners, it’s very important that you follow the dentist’s instructions for use.
Comfort is a major difference, since minimally-invasive clear aligner trays can comfortably and gently shift your teeth into place without needing to use the uncomfortable wires and metal brackets required in traditional braces. Also, clear aligners are discreet…and removable! Though no one may even notice you’re wearing clear aligners, you can easily take them out for a photo or function. It is important to remember that a clear aligner may not be the best choice for every patient and situation, and in fact, traditional braces may be a more appropriate choice of treatment for correcting a severely misaligned bite or a jaw that has malposition.
Because there are various factors that affect the cost of clear aligners (brand of aligner, number of appointments, insurance provider and type, and so on), the cost can be different for every patient. To find out what your cost will be, just give us a call, and during your consultation we can discuss your particular requirements and cost.
The clear aligners we offer are easy to clean, and completely removable!
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