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Modern orthodontics can transform your smile beyond just straight teeth. Clear aligners have come a long way compared to the older forms of orthodontic appliances. Today, they help straighten your teeth without the metal braces. And the way your teeth are aligned? It plays a huge role in the appearance of your smile.
Invisible braces provide a subtle way of improving your smile without interfering with your daily activities. They’re removable, so you can eat comfortably while maintaining impeccable oral health.
Menlo Park Orthodontics is committed to offering you personalized orthodontic treatment plans with the use of advanced technology.
Clear aligners are a set of clear plastic trays that are specifically designed to move your teeth into the correct alignment. These aligners can be personalized to suit your dental requirements.
Your smile will be assessed with both digital imaging and an extensive smile evaluation. To create the treatment plan that’ll enable the proper repositioning of your teeth, your orthodontist will use imaging technology to digitally create images of your teeth and determine how they’ll be repositioned throughout the process.
Once the clear aligners are created, the next step is to follow the clear aligners‘ wear schedule. You’ll need to wear them according to the prescribed schedule until the next aligner is ready for you to begin wearing it.
Changing your clear aligners at the designated scheduled time is critical to ensure the optimum movement of your teeth during treatment. Generally, clear aligner therapy requires you to wear your clear aligners for 20-22 hours a day for maximum effectiveness.
Some of the advantages of using clear aligners are:
And here’s a bonus: since aligners are removable, you don’t have to give up your favorite foods during treatment.
Both braces and aligners play an important role in your oral health by straightening your teeth. While both treatment techniques are designed to improve your dental issues, they’re used for different needs.
Clear aligners are a cosmetic and super flexible option used to treat alignment problems. They’re the best choice if you need a flexible and discreet treatment.
Traditional braces are one of the most efficient ways to solve complicated orthodontic problems like bite and jaw issues. Braces are fixed orthodontic devices that apply continuous pressure to your teeth.
You can benefit from customized aligners if you’re dealing with:
If you’re experiencing any of these issues, customized aligner treatment can work really well for you. Adult clear aligners have become especially popular among business professionals and parents who’d rather skip traditional braces.
You’ll start your treatment with an aligner consultation and digital smile assessment. During this appointment, your orthodontist checks your tooth alignment, bite placement, and overall oral health.
Instead of using uncomfortable trays to take impressions, your orthodontist creates highly customized aligners just for you. At each step during treatment, you’ll get clear guidelines on wearing your aligners.
The monitoring appointments make sure you’re getting the right orthodontic care. With these sessions, your orthodontist will assess your development and make any necessary adjustments.
Retainers are used after your active orthodontic treatment is completed.
With advancements in aligner technology, it’s now easier than ever for our orthodontist to plan treatments efficiently and effectively.
Digital planning helps create exact smile simulations so you can see what your end results should look like before you even start. Plus, custom-made aligners increase comfort while ensuring your tooth movements are predictable.
Orthodontics with technology and precision means you’ll experience a smooth, easy journey with your treatment.
With clear aligners, you get convenience and comfort as you work towards enhancing your smile. Menlo Park Orthodontics will ensure your smile becomes healthier through proper alignment. Contact us today for your customized treatment plan.