Understanding Your Clear Aligner Treatment Process

Poor alignment can lead to poor oral health and even embarrassment in your daily life. But our team can provide a solution, one that is clear in appearance! In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about understanding our clear aligner treatment process.

Why Smiles Need to Be Corrected

Why should you consider treatment? Whether you have a minor or a more severe case of misalignment, this poor alignment could make proper brushing and flossing difficult, a complication linked to poor oral health, including the onset of tooth decay and gum disease. Misalignment could also cause embarrassment and impact your social interactions. The strain on your bite balance could also lead to issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding), which causes further discomfort. But we can help you obtain a healthier and more attractive smile, and we can do so with a cosmetic alternative to traditional braces using our clear aligner system!

Creating Your Custom Aligners

As the name implies, orthodontic clear aligners don’t use metal brackets and wires to shift your teeth, instead we will use a series of clear and custom orthodontics, each set made from a strong acrylic material and custom-fitted for your bite. We will create these based on detailed images and impressions we take of your smile with digital systems, so they are made for you with precision and accuracy. When the series is complete, you can start the treatment process and some could even see optimal results in as little as one year!

The Treatment Process

How will these custom clear aligners help shift your teeth and correct misalignment, and in such a short time? Each set in these is worn for about two weeks, 20 to 23 hours a day. When worn, they help shift the teeth gently, and we tend to focus on the more visible front-facing teeth, so you see optimal results quickly, improving the health and appearance of your smile. For some, this could take a year, teens may need up to 18 months. The orthodontics are convenient and can easily be cleaned and maintained. They are also removable! Which means you can take them out before meals or brushing/flossing your teeth. You can also remove them before special occasions!

If you have any questions about how our team will design and create orthodontics, or if you want to start your clear aligner treatment now, then reach out to our office today to get started. Let’s make big and positive changes to your smile this year.

Do You Have Questions About Orthodontic Clear Orthodontics

For treatment for dental misalignment, we can offer a clear and cozy approach. To learn more about treating your uneven smile, call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS today at (913) 901-8585.