ClearCorrect®
ClearCorrect® aligners are an alternative to traditional metal braces to help straighten your teeth and improve your smile, without the noticeable aesthetic.
ClearCorrect Aligners in Opelika and Auburn, AL
Are you suffering from crooked teeth, large gaps in your smile, or a misaligned bite? Are you put off by the unsightly image of a mouthful of wire braces? If so, clear aligners in Opelika, AL, offer a discreet alternative to achieving perfectly straight teeth. By utilizing a series of custom invisible aligners, we can correct severe gaps and misalignments in just a fraction of the time compared to traditional wire braces. Plus, you can’t even tell that they’re there! ClearCorrect® aligners are also fully removable, meaning you can eat the foods you want and maintain regular brushing and flossing without the added hassle of cleaning around braces.
ClearCorrect® aligners are custom-made using models of your current teeth and the end result you hope to achieve. You will switch to new aligners about every two weeks, with each set shifting the teeth slightly. This continues until you have achieved your final results, which usually takes about two years.
To find out if you’re a candidate for ClearCorrect®, give our office a call today!
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How does the clear aligner process work?
To begin, we will take photographs of your teeth and face, dental impressions of your teeth, and X-rays. Those records are sent to a lab with detailed instructions on how we want the final result to appear.
The lab will scan the impressions to create a 3D model of the teeth and work with your dentist to get the mold to its exact proportions. This step is done before the treatment’s commencement to give you a clear image of the projected outcome.
Once final, the trays are made and mailed to your dentist’s office. Each set of aligners in the series has to be worn continuously for about two weeks and removed only when eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. You must visit your dentist every four to six weeks to ensure treatment progresses as planned. The treatment is complete once all the set of aligners in the series are worn. The standard treatment time, which depends on the case’s complexity, usually is six months to one year. However, it is suggested that you wear a retainer after treatment is complete to stop your teeth from relocating to their original positions. Similar to the braces, the length of time the retainers should be worn may vary.
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ClearCorrect® vs. braces - what's the difference?
There are many differences between clear aligners and braces. We’ve listed some of the largest ones here. Ultimately, the decision is up to you, but the introduction of ClearCorrect® aligners to the market introduced a more efficient, less painful way to straighten teeth.
- Clear aligners are transparent and plastic while braces use wires and brackets.
- Clear aligners can be removed by the user at any time, while braces can only be removed by a professional.
- Clear aligners let you eat whatever you like and don’t require you to change your oral care practices, while braces restrict what you can safely eat and require special maintenance and care.
- Clear aligners do not present any injury risks, while braces can lead to cuts and other injuries.
- Clear aligners are nearly impossible for others to notice, while braces are almost impossible to miss.
More Questions?
If you have more questions about ClearCorrect® aligners, please contact our office and we will be happy to discuss further.
