North Bend, WA
Clear Aligners
What Are Clear Aligners and How Do They Work?
Traditional braces come with metal brackets attached to the teeth with wires that exert pressure, effectively pushing your teeth toward a more ideal position. Clear aligner therapy also involves placing pressure where needed, gradually moving the teeth into alignment. However, instead of brackets and wires, it relies on virtually invisible replicas of your teeth made from 3D scans of your smile.
Your clear aligners come in a series, each designed for a different stage of treatment. You’ll need to keep your invisible braces in your mouth for at least 22 hours each day for the best results. Every 1-2 weeks, you’ll switch an aligner set for the next in the series, following your custom treatment plan.
With clear aligners, you will not need to tighten braces or replace wires. However, you will need to come in for a checkup periodically to ensure your clear aligner treatment is going as planned and make any required adjustments.
What Are the Benefits of Clear Aligners?
Clear aligner therapy offers numerous benefits, including the following:
Discreet Orthodontic Treatment: One of the main benefits of custom clear aligners is that they are virtually undetectable, unlike traditional braces with metal brackets and wires. That makes them a popular option for adults and teens who want to straighten their teeth without impacting their appearance.
Effective: Clear aligners are highly effective at treating a range of orthodontic concerns, including crooked, gapped, or crowded teeth. They are also ideal for correcting mild to moderate bite problems, including overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites.
Comfortable: Our custom aligners are made from a smooth plastic material with no protruding edges or wires poking inside your mouth. They offer a gentle and comfortable way to align your smile.
Removable: The clear aligners are removable, meaning you can take them out to enjoy your favorite foods without restriction. You can also take them out to brush and floss without working around brackets or wires, allowing you to maintain better oral hygiene during treatment.
Convenient: Clear aligner therapy is more convenient than traditional braces because you will not need as many adjustments, meaning fewer trips to the dentist.
Improved Oral Health: Having straighter teeth makes it easier to maintain proper oral hygiene, improving your oral health and minimizing future cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss.
Clear Aligner Therapy Near Me in North Bend, WA
Contact Mt Si Dental Center in North Bend, WA, for more information about our clear aligner therapy. Dr. Beckham and his team are committed to utilizing cutting-edge technology and techniques to improve your oral health and deliver the smile of your dreams.
Call us at 425-888-6522 to schedule a consultation, or use our online form to request an appointment today!
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