Clear Aligners
Imagine having a smile you’re proud to show others! If crooked teeth or similar problems are making you self-conscious, our dentists in Wesley Chapel and Tampa, FL, have a solution. At McIlwain Dental Specialists, we offer Clear Aligners to straighten teeth or fix alignment issues.
What Is Clear Aligners Treatment?
It’s a bit like braces. But with Clear Aligners, you wear removable custom trays on your teeth rather than fixed brackets and wires. These aligner trays place pressure on your teeth, nudging them into proper alignment or position.
Why Choose Clear Aligners?
We can give you plenty of reasons to choose this solution for your teeth!
Clear Aligners offers a lot of great benefits, such as:
- Subtle treatment with clear aligners that others won’t notice
- Comfortable fit with a custom design that’s perfect for your teeth
- Removable for eating and brushing your teeth
- Not as many appointments needed during treatment
- Long-lasting results
What Problems Can Clear Aligners Correct?
We may recommend Clear Aligners in Tampa and Wesley Chapel, FL, if you have mild or moderate problems with alignment or malocclusions, like crooked teeth or crowding. These aligners help correct bite issues, such as overbites, in many cases as long as the problem isn’t severe.
Are You a Good Candidate for Clear Aligners?
We’ve already covered what kinds of issues Clear Aligners are good for addressing. If you fit those criteria, we consider other factors to make sure that this option is right for you. Clear Aligner candidates have healthy teeth and gums and all of their permanent teeth. They also need to be willing to commit to following Clear Aligner treatment instructions.
How Does Clear Aligners Treatment Work?
It’s a simple approach. You wear clear aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day, only taking them out to brush your teeth, eat, drink anything other than water, or clean your trays. As you wear your aligners, they help your teeth shift to proper positions.
You’ll change the trays you wear every couple of weeks or so throughout treatment to reflect your shifting tooth positions. After the aligner phase, we’ll have you wear a retainer to stop your teeth from moving back to their initial position.
How Long Does Clear Aligners Take?
Treatment time frames vary for Clear Aligners. How mild or moderate your condition is affects how long you wear your aligners, with more moderate problems taking longer to correct. Overall, it generally takes several months, including retainer wear after aligners.
How Do You Maintain Clear Aligners Results?
These aligners do a great job of correcting spacing or bite issues! But the results aren’t automatically permanent.
To keep your teeth in their new and improved positions, you should:
- Wear your retainer
- Brush and floss regularly
- Schedule routine checkups
- Bring up any changes you’ve noticed right away
Visit Our Dentists for a Clear Aligners Consultation!
Are you considering this option for your teeth? At McIlwain Dental Specialists, we can help you determine if Clear Aligners in Wesley Chapel and Tampa, FL, is an ideal solution for you based on the results you’re hoping for and other factors.
