Clear Aligners

For most people, achieving a healthy, beautiful smile is the reason for choosing clear aligners. If you’re self-conscious about your smile, having orthodontics will greatly improve the way you look and feel.

When your treatment is complete, you will have the smile you’ve always dreamed of as well as the confidence to show it off! We also want you to feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire orthodontic experience, so our practice is dedicated to making sure that you receive the quality care you deserve.

How Clear Aligner Orthodontic Treatment Works

Gone are the days when a metal band with a bracket was placed around each tooth. The first step in moving teeth is deciding what your treatment goals are.  We then take photos and digitally scan your teeth.  Clear retainers (aligners) are fabricated to move your teeth gently.  By placing a constant, gentle force in a carefully controlled direction, clear aligners slowly move teeth to the proper position. Clear aligners are a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable trays that straighten your teeth like braces. Not only are the aligners clear, they are also removable; so, you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment. Plus, this helps to make brushing and flossing much easier. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment.

Duration of Treatment

Depending on several factors, including age, treatment method, and how minor or severe your case is, treatment time varies and can last between 6-24 months. A big factor to a successful treatment is you, the patient! The more involved and diligent you are, the quicker and more efficient your treatment will be.

Before beginning your orthodontic care, Dr. Stebbins will discuss all of your options and provide an estimate for how long your full treatment may take.