One of our most popular patient requests is teeth straightening without all the inconvenience of metal braces. With our clear aligners, we offer exactly that.
How Clear Aligners Work
Our skilled dentist designs clear aligners using advanced 3-D computer-imaging technology. This allows us to predict teeth movements and design aligners that gradually guide them into the ideal place. You wear each pair of aligners (top and bottom arches) for two weeks, then swap them for the next set. This continues until you move through all the aligners. Over time, you’ll see your smile growing steadily straighter.
The Benefits of Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are very popular because they offer benefits including:
- Invisible: One of the big benefits our patients always mention is simple: No metal! Since they’re fully transparent, you can barely detect clear aligners, so it’s a far cry from that “metal-mouth” look.
- Comfortable: Of course, no metal also means you avoid the discomfort (or outright pain) of brackets and wires poking and prodding your delicate cheeks and gums.
- Removable: You must wear clear aligners for 20-22 hours daily, but you can remove them during meals and brushing. This means you can eat and drink what you like. You can also take them out for special occasions once in a while. As long as you stick to your aligner schedule strictly, you can get the results you want in the shortest time possible.
- Less maintenance: Braces require a lot of maintenance, but the schedule with clear aligners is far more forgiving. You’ll have short appointments every 6-8 weeks so Dr. HInz can check your progress and ensure you’re on track for the desired results.
Simply put, clear aligners are more convenient and easier than metal braces – and they offer similar results. Many cases take about a year for treatment (often, that’s shorter than metal braces treatment time).
Clear Aligner Consultations in Ashland, OH
If you’re ready to move toward a straighter smile, we’re here to help you achieve that with clear aligners at Priest Dental. Call us today at 419-289-1813 or contact us online to schedule your consultation and learn how clear aligners can help you.