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Straighten smiles without the hardware with Clear Aligners

A clear alternative to braces for children, teens, and adults.

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Clear aligners for children

Clear aligners for children feature blue compliance indicators to help parents monitor wear time, ensuring effective treatment and accommodating growing smiles.

Clear aligners for teens

Teen-specific clear aligners cater to their active lifestyle, offering flexibility and addressing the unique orthodontic needs of adolescents.

Clear aligners for adults

For adults, clear aligners offer a less noticeable, convenient solution for straightening teeth and enhancing oral health without disrupting daily life.

Braces

Effective for complex cases: Braces can handle more severe or complicated dental issues, such as severe misalignment, which might be beyond the scope of clear aligners.
Permanent attachment: Since they are not removable, there’s no need to worry about discipline in wearing time, ensuring continuous treatment.
Oral hygiene challenges: Cleaning teeth can be more challenging with braces, increasing the risk of plaque buildup and potential for gum disease if not managed properly.
Discomfort: Brackets and wires can cause irritation to the mouth’s interior, especially after adjustments.
Dietary restrictions: Hard, sticky, or chewy foods can damage braces, limiting dietary choices during treatment.

Clear Aligners

Aesthetic and discreet: Clear aligners are virtually invisible, making them a more aesthetically pleasing option compared to traditional braces.
Improved oral hygiene: Removable, allowing for better access to clean teeth and gums thoroughly.
Comfort: No wires or brackets that could irritate the mouth, plus each set of aligners is custom-made to fit snugly over the teeth.
Requires self-discipline: Patients must be diligent about wearing the aligners for the required 20-22 hours per day, which can be challenging, especially for younger patients.
Possible for misplacement or loss: Being removable means aligners can easily be lost or forgotten, potentially delaying treatment progress.
Initial speech adjustment: Some people might experience a temporary lisp or slight alteration in speech until they get used to the aligners.