If you have poor alignment, such as crooked or crowded teeth, or if they overlap one another, then we could help. In fact, we can offer an alternative to braces that provides a number of benefits for our patients. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about the advantages of our clear aligner system!
A Clear Way to Correct Misalignment
One major advantage that both teens and adults enjoy about our orthodontic aligner system is the fact that the orthodontic trays are completely clear. Which means this system is practically invisible when worn, so they don’t leave teens feeling self-conscious and they don’t significantly alter an adult’s professional appearance. This cosmetic benefit makes it a preferred choice for many of our patients. The series is custom-made for our patients from a clear and BPA-free plastic material, and each aligner set will fit comfortably and provide treatment with precision.
Removable Orthodontics
The treatment process involves wearing a set of the aligner trays for about 20 to 23 hours per day over a period of about two weeks. You then wear the next set in the series and continue the process. These are not affixed to your teeth like braces, so you can take them out occasionally. For example, you can remove them before you eat so you don’t have to avoid certain foods or change your diet significantly. Being removable also means you can take them out before you brush and floss, so you can better care for your teeth and avoid oral health complications. You can even remove them for special occasions, like first dates, graduations, or even job interviews, as long as you wear them for at least 20 hours a day.
Shorter Treatment Times and Fewer Visits
With metal braces, treatment could take at least two years for many teens and adults. But with our clear system, results are possible in as little as one year, at most 18 months. Which means people enjoy a much shorter treatment time! In addition, there are fewer office visits. You will see us occasionally so we can check in on your progress and monitor your smile, but overall there are fewer visits to our office with this process.
If you have any questions about how we correct even smiles or about how we shift your smile with clear aligners for a cosmetic approach to orthodontics, then contact our team today. We want to help you feel confident in your smile, and also enjoy better oral health and improved bite function as a result.
Do You Have Questions About The Benefits Of Clear Treatment
We want to help you enjoy a clear and comfortable orthodontic system. To learn more about orthodontic clear aligners, call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS today at (913) 901-8585.