What You Need To Know About Clear Aligners

Do you have crooked teeth, crowding, gaps between your teeth, or a bite problem? Clear aligners offered by your Okemos, MI, dentist, Dr. Gregory Brya, treat orthodontic problems discreetly.

Five facts about clear aligners

Doing a little research before you make a decision is important whether you're buying a car or considering your orthodontic treatment options. Here are five things you should know about clear aligners:

1. Your Aligner Trays Will Blend in With Your Smile: Thanks to the transparent plastic used to produce your clear aligner trays, no one has to know you're improving your smile. The trays fit over your teeth and are designed from impressions of your mouth for a snug, comfortable fit.
   
   
2. Clear Aligners Are Just As Effective As Metal Braces: Clear aligners realign your teeth by exerting pressure on them. The constant pressure realigns crooked teeth, closes gaps, and corrects mild to moderate bite problems.
   
   
3. Aligner Trays Are Removable: Unlike metal braces, clear aligners aren't attached to your teeth. Although you'll wear them for about 22 hours a day, you'll take them out to eat, brush and floss. The trays can also be removed when you participate in sports or attend a special event.
   
   
4. You'll Receive More Than Just One Set of Aligner Trays: During your visit to the Okemos dental office, your dentist will create a 3D image of your mouth by combining digital impressions, X-rays, and photographs. The image will be used to design a series of trays for every stage in the treatment process. You'll wear a set of trays for two weeks, then replace them with the next set in the series.
   
   
5. Clear Aligners Can Correct Your Orthodontic Issue Whether You're a Teen or Adult: Clear aligners are just as effective for adults as they are for teens. If you're a teenager, your aligner trays will include colored compliance dots that fade when you wear the aligners as recommended. The trays can also be designed to incorporate spaces for teeth that have yet to erupt. Clear aligners offer an ideal way to improve your smile issues even if it's been a while since you've been a teen. They offer a simple way to upgrade your smile and boost your self-confidence.
   
   

Are you ready to transform your smile with clear aligners? Call your dentist in Okemos, MI, Dr. Gregory Brya, at (517) 381-8181 to schedule your appointment.