With clear aligner therapy, you can subtly straighten your smile with a progression of removable, nearly-invisible aligners.
With clear aligner therapy, you can get the beautifully straight smile of your dreams without the clunky, uncomfortable metal brackets of traditional braces. Clear aligner therapy utilizes a series of custom-made dental appliances that gradually straighten your smile by applying gentle, consistent pressure to the teeth. The biggest draw of clear aligner therapy is the discreet look, as the aligners are made of clear thermoplastic material that is nearly invisible when worn. If you’re struggling with crowded teeth or gaps, clear aligner therapy may be right for you.
There are no limitations to the foods you can eat while wearing clear aligners.
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Phase 1 orthodontics is particularly important in patients who may have serious jaw problems or a narrow palate. These issues can interfere with the development of a healthy bite. In the future, this could lead to problems when the permanent teeth erupt, speech impediments, premature tooth wear, and lots of other problems. With early interceptive orthodontics, these complex issues can be reduced or eliminated.
Early interceptive orthodontics helps the adult teeth erupt in the proper places, and can reduce or even eliminate the misalignment of adult teeth. This improves your child’s smile and oral health. In some cases, they may not even need braces (phase 2 orthodontics) to straighten their teeth.
A bad bite and misaligned teeth can contribute to or cause lots of other problems like disordered breathing, a higher risk of gum disease and tooth decay, speech issues, and much more. Proper care from an expert orthodontist will prevent all of these problems and more.
First, your child will need to have an appointment with an experienced orthodontist. Your child’s orthodontist will take detailed x-rays, perform a comprehensive exam, and assess their overall oral health to determine if your child needs phase 1 orthodontics.
Once your child is approved for treatment, their orthodontist will develop a customized treatment plan. This could include special braces, habit appliances to help with things like thumb-sucking or bad swallow, palate expanders, headgear, and a variety of other treatments. Every child is different, so your orthodontist will discuss their plan with you and schedule all of the necessary follow-ups and checkups.
Phase 1 orthodontics typically takes about 12 months, though some patients may have shorter or longer treatment times. During this time, your child will come back to our office for frequent visits with their orthodontist. Their orthodontist will check on their oral health, examine their progress, and make sure everything’s on track. This same process will continue until your child’s treatment is complete.
We use Angel Aligners. It treats the same range of crowding, spacing and bite issues you'd expect from clear aligner therapy, with trays designed for the wear schedule we set at your consultation.
20 to 22 hours a day — off only for eating, drinking anything but water, and brushing. Results track directly to wear time, which is why aligners suit disciplined teens and adults best.
For most crowding, spacing and mild-to-moderate bite issues, yes. Some complex corrections are still handled better with braces, and we'll tell you honestly which is the better fit at your first visit.
Typically every one to two weeks, depending on your plan. We'll see you every six to ten weeks to confirm teeth are tracking to the plan before handing off the next set.
Some people notice a slight lisp for the first few days. It fades quickly as your tongue adapts, and most patients say no one else ever notices.
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