Beginning Treatment With Orthodontic Clear Aligners

If you have an uneven smile, we want to provide a way to correct this issue. With our orthodontic clear aligners, we can do so with comfort and precision, and in as little as one year. In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne talks about starting orthodontic treatment with our clear aligners.

Assessing Your Candidacy

To begin, we want to see if this is the best option for you. Our team will closely examine your smile with digital x-rays and intraoral camas, so we can accurately assess the cause and severity of your misalignment. We can then decide if clear braces are right for you, or if you require a more extensive option, like traditional metal braces. Our custom orthodontic aligners are often the best choice for teens and adults, and one that is preferred over the standard metal alternative.

Creating Custom Clear Aligners

Once we have decided this is best for you, we will move forward with crafting your custom orthodontics. To get started, we will take multiple digital images of your smile from several angles, and then combine them to create a 3D impression. Experts in a lab setting then use the 3D impressions and measurements to design and craft a series of orthodontic appliances designed to gradually and gently reposition your teeth to correct your uneven smile. Being custom-made means they will fit comfortably, and spare you the discomfort often experienced with metal braces.

Treatment with Clear Aligners

When your custom orthodontic clear braces are ready, you can start the treatment process. To begin, you will wear the first set in the series for about 20 to 23 hours a day over a period of about two weeks. You then begin to wear the next set in these series for the same amount of time as your smile is gradually and gently repositioned, offering an even and beautiful smile in as little as one year. During your treatment, you can actually take them out before you eat, no worries about being caught in your braces, and you can enjoy your favorite dishes! Being removable also means you have a much easier time brushing and flossing. As long as you wear them for the recommended amount of time each day, you can also take them out for special occasions, such as first dates, job interviews, and even graduations or weddings.

If you have any questions about obtaining an even smile with our clear aligners, then contact our team today to learn more and get started!

Do You Want to Start Treatment?

Our team is ready to start you on the path to an even smile. To learn more about correcting your smile, call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS today at (913) 901-8585.