Clear Aligners
The team at Clifton & Mauney Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry makes achieving a great smile easy and convenient. Have you considered fixing crowded or crooked teeth but want a more discreet solution than traditional metal braces? We offer two state-of-the-art clear aligner options to boost your self-confidence or avoid future functional issues.
What Are Clear Aligners?
Clear aligners, like Invisalign and Spark, allow patients like you to modify or correct your smile easily and more discreetly than metal braces. You can feel confident with a nearly-invisible aligner.
These clear trays are made from a strong plastic material that fit snugly over your teeth. The trays gradually move your teeth until they reach the desired location. While metal braces require manual adjustments, moving on to the next phase of treatment with clear aligners simply requires you to switch trays. We have a few types of invisible aligners to choose from.
Worried about dental health during treatment? These types of aligners allow you to pop them in and out easily to eat or brush. (Our team also provides many helpful tips for keeping your smile and trays fresh and clean).
What Do Orthodontists Like Dr. Clifton Treat with Clear Aligners?
Dr. Clifton can treat a variety of issues with different types of clear aligners:
- Crowded teeth
- Bite problems
- Gaps between teeth
- Misaligned teeth
What are the Benefits of Clear Aligners?
- No braces: Aligners are practically invisible.
- No dietary restrictions: you don't have to avoid hard, crunchy, or sticky food.
- No need for special tools: because the aligners are removable, you can brush and floss as normal.
- No hardware that pokes: clear aligners like Invisalign and Spark are smooth to the touch!
- No worries: these aligners are custom-made for you, so you don't have to worry about them not fitting.
What Types of Clear Aligners Do We Offer?
We offer two types of clear aligners. Dr. Clifton can help you choose which best suit your treatment plan:
Invisalign
The Invisalign System uses a series of clear, removable trays called aligners to straighten teeth. They are convenient for discreet treatment and pop out easily for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing.
- When you start treatment, our team will bond some small, clear attachments to your teeth depending on where each tooth needs to go.
- You'll then receive a series of trays, wearing each one for a few weeks to gently and gradually move your teeth.
Spark Aligners
Spark Aligners are made out of TruGEN, which is designed to be clearer and experience minimal aligner staining. The polished and scalloped edges provide a comfortable treatment experience, too.
- You'll receive a series of trays that you can expect to switch every two weeks.
- Each time you graduate to a new set of trays, you may experience slight pressure and discomfort like any other clear aligner.
Who Is A Good Candidate For Clear Aligners?
Clear aligners like Invisalign and Spark can inconspicuously spruce up or correct many different orthodontic challenges. From gaps to crowding, overbites to underbites, Dr. Clifton can determine whether these invisible aligners are right for you.
Clear Aligners For Adults
Not sure you want to be saddled with metal mouth as a young (or young-at-heart) professional? Invisalign and Spark Aligners can help you discreetly achieve noticeable results in no time. And because you swap trays yourself, you likely won’t have to disrupt your work schedule as much for adjustments.
Clear Aligners For Teens
Is your teen worried about how they’ll play a woodwind instrument with braces? Or how they’ll look for picture day? Invisalign and Spark Aligners make orthodontic treatment easy and less disruptive to your kiddo’s social and extracurricular life. As long as they wear them (and don’t lose them!), clear aligners could be a great option for treatment.
Are Invisalign or Spark Clear Aligners Right For You?
It’s easy to find out! Request a free consultation with Clifton & Mauney Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry today! Dr. Clifton and our team will design an orthodontic treatment best suited for your smile.