Clear Aligners

"Once a dentist or orthodontist decides how to correct your misaligned teeth or improper bite, a plan for moving your teeth in the right position will be determined. If you prefer not to have traditional metal braces glued to your teeth you may be eligible to instead be fitted for clear aligners. How many sets of clear aligners will be determined by the extent of movement as customized by your dental professional. A mold or scan of your teeth will be taken by your dental team and your clear aligners will then be printed in numerical order. You should wear your clear aligners as much as possible and move to the next aligner every two weeks or as instructed by your dental team.

Treatment time with invisible teeth aligners is based on how much the teeth need to be moved or rotated. The more your bite is off or the more crooked your teeth, the longer it will take. Treatment usually takes between 10 and 24 months. But if you're an adult who had braces as a child, and your teeth shifted slightly over the years, you may need invisible teeth aligners for as little as 10 weeks. "

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