Can My Teeth Be Straightened with Clear Aligners?

Clear aligners from Dr. Amy Shoumer are the clear answer for treating your teeth if you think they look crooked or misaligned. Dr. Shoumer understands that straight, beautiful teeth enhance your confidence and contribute to your oral health. She offers clear aligners as a time-proven system for achieving the smile you’ve always wanted.

Keep reading to explore clear aligners as a corrective option along with what you can expect during treatment.Clear aligner treatment — photo by Arvind Philomin

Clear Aligners

clear aligner treatment is a revolutionary system involving clear aligners that effectively straighten teeth over time. Unlike traditional orthodontics, which require metal braces, clear aligner trays are nearly invisible. That’s why many teenagers and adults prefer this subtle system for correcting their misaligned or crooked teeth.

Dr. Amy Shoumer has training and experience with clear aligner treatment to enhance her patients’ smiles.

How Clear Aligners Work

The clear aligners system is progressive. Dr. Amy Shoumer examines the current structure and alignment of your teeth and creates a goal for the final, beautiful, and straight appearance of your smile.

To help you achieve your best final look, you will wear a series of clear aligner trays. Each tray will help move your teeth slightly for a week before you switch to a new tray, which continues to alter your teeth slightly more.

The complete process usually lasts for less than two years but may take as little as six months, depending on how much the alignment of your teeth needs to be corrected.

Benefits of Clear Aligners

clear aligners are nearly invisible, which makes it a desirable alternative to metal braces. The trays are also comfortable to wear, with no painful metal pieces or wires. Patients usually have no trouble wearing the trays for the recommended 22 hours a day.

Additionally, because the trays are removable, it’s very easy to keep your teeth clean with good oral hygiene habits, including routine brushing and flossing.

Finally, straightening your teeth is important not just for your outer appearance but also for your oral health. Misaligned teeth, for example, can be challenging to keep clean and may even impact your ability to chew your food properly. 

clear aligner treatment helps you achieve a beautiful and functional smile, so you feel confident and stay healthy.

Don’t Wait to Learn More

Read these Clear aligners FAQs from our office to learn more about straightening your teeth with Dr. Amy Shoumer.

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