Straighten Your Teeth Comfortably and Discreetly with Clear Aligners

A straight, beautiful smile is one of the hallmarks of a perfect smile. No wonder orthodontics are in demand by millions of patients seeking to straighten up their smiles. Besides cosmetic issues, a misaligned bite affects how you speak or chew. Over time, crooked teeth wear down faster, increasing the rate of tooth decay and gum disease.

There are enough reasons to straighten your teeth, but the thought of wearing metal braces for years doesn’t sit well with you. You don’t have to align your smile with a mouth full of metal. Clear aligners from Piney Creek Family Dentistry use minimally invisible aligners to provide beautiful results without the hassle.

What can clear aligners do?

Instead of metal brackets and wires, aligners use clear, plastic trays specially molded for each patient. The trays apply controlled pressure on the teeth to move them to the intended position. Dr. Tiffany Fritz can recommend clear dental aligners to resolve numerous dental issues, including:

• Crowded teeth
• Gapped teeth
• Malocclusion issues, such as overbites, cross bites, and open bites
• Misaligned jaw

Patients must wear aligner trays for about 20-22 hours daily. Dentists recommend removing your trays only when eating or cleaning your teeth. If you comply with your dentist’s recommendations, you can straighten your teeth in less than 12 months!

What to expect from aligner treatment

You must visit an orthodontist or clear aligner dentist to benefit from this treatment. We evaluate your dental health during your consultation to rule out cavities and gum disease. We also check your teeth and bite to determine your candidacy for the treatment.

Next, we use an intraoral camera to scan your mouth to create a 3D rendering of your mouth. Using complicated software, your dentist can predict how and when each tooth moves into the desired position. Next, we order a lab technician to custom-make a series of teeth straightening trays. You wear each set for about two weeks before moving to the next. This pattern continues until you achieve the desired results.

What are the benefits of clear aligners?

Ease of use and discreetness are by far the biggest perks of invisible braces. However, these aren’t the only benefits you accrue from them. Others include:

• It’s comfortable on your cheeks and gums
• It’s faster than conventional braces
• You have no food restrictions when straightening your teeth 
• Invisible teeth aligners don’t alter the way you clean your mouth

If you want to avoid the “brace look” when straightening your teeth, consider clear aligner treatment in Centennial, CO. Please dial (303) 562-1051 to schedule a free consultation with Piney Creek Family Dentistry for braceless orthodontics.