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How many hours a day should I wear clear aligners® ?

You should wear clear aligners® for at least 22 hours per day for the best results. Remove them only when eating, drinking anything other than water, and brushing/flossing.

Can clear aligners® treatment work if I feel anxious about dental visits?

Yes. If you have dental anxiety, we can help by explaining the process in advance, offering an office visit before treatment, and recommending calming options such as listening to music during your appointment.
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American Dental Association (ADA). Glossary of Dental Terms. 2015

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD). Home Page. 2015

WebMD. WebMD’s Oral Care Guide. 2015

Clear Aligners

Las Vegas, NV

Appearance is not the only benefit of wearing clear aligners ® for straighter teeth, since straighter teeth can also benefit one’s oral health. In fact crooked teeth can trap food between them and lead to infection or bite issues. At Care For You Dental, we offer clear aligners ® as a treatment for patients interested in discreetly straightening their teeth.

Clear aligners ® is a series of clear aligner trays that cover the teeth, similar to a retainer or mouth guard, but are much more discreet. At least every two weeks or so, the patient will switch to the next set in the series of clear aligners strays. With the custom clear aligners for each patient, clear aligners® will gradually push the teeth into the right position without causing significant amounts of pain.

The process

To begin, we will need to conduct a consultation and examination. This examination will involve reviewing the patient’s medical history, current state of health, any pre-existing conditions or prescribed medications we need to know about and the position of the patient’s teeth. We will then take a mold of the patient’s teeth and measurements. With all of this information, we will send it to the lab to create the clear aligners ® trays.

After creating the trays, we will then meet with the patient to ensure that they fit and that the patient understands all of the steps in the straightening process. It is important that the patient understand a few key factors about wearing clear aligners® on a regular basis.

Wearing the Clear Aligners for at least 22 hours per day

While the patient can remove clear aligners® trays when necessary, the patient will want to keep them in as much as possible. The longer the patient does not wear the trays for, the longer the entire process will take. Patients need to remove the clear aligners trays when eating and to brush the teeth.

Patients can also remove the clear aligners trays to play in a sports game, give a presentation, go on a date, or while taking a photo. It is important to at least rinse the mouth after eating to keep food from getting caught in the teeth.

Staying on schedule

Since we do not need to adjust clear aligners® at our office as one might need to adjust braces, patients do not need to make as many checkup appointments. In fact, by customizing the clear aligners trays, we do not need to have the patient come in for regular orthodontic checkups.

The patient will be able to continue through each clear aligners tray and follow a schedule with no surprises. By following the schedule, the patient’s teeth will continue to move into the proper position without pain.

Keep up regular oral hygiene

While wearing clear aligners®, patients will not have to brush and floss between brackets with difficulty. In fact, the patient will be able to brush and floss as normal by just removing the clear aligners trays. However, it is crucial that the patient brush after each meal to keep food from sticking between the teeth.

Food that is stuck in the teeth can also damage the clear aligners. It is important that patients do not wear the clear aligners while drinking soda or other beverages while wearing clear aligners®. We recommend that patients only keep the clear aligners in when drinking water.

Customized for your teeth

We customize the clear aligners® to fit the patient’s teeth and then use programming technology to digitally map out the projected rate of movement for the patient. We will then build the rest of the clear aligners in the series. Each new set of clear aligners will be a bit closer to the correct position for straight teeth.

With a customized straightening treatment, patients do not need to worry about the clear aligners falling out or being loose. Since there is no one-size-fits-all treatment, we make sure that the trays are the right fit for each patient.

Discreet, efficient and easy to use

clear aligners® trays are nearly invisible to the point that few people will notice them unless the individual mentions wearing them. Patients will not have to feel embarrassed by wearing traditional metal braces or a mess of wires in their mouth on a regular basis. clear aligners® allows for the patient to receive the straight smile they desire without the maintenance of going through braces treatment.

Patients will be able to feel confident in their smile during the straightening process. If you are interested in clear aligners® treatment, give us a call today and schedule an appointment. We will help you obtain the straight smile you have always wanted.

Definition Of clear aligners® Terminology

Clear Aligners Trays

With clear aligners® treatment, the patient will receive a series of clear aligners trays and swap out each one for the next one in the series every two weeks in order to gradually straighten the teeth.

Blue Compliance Indicator (Clear Aligners ® Teen)

The blue compliance indicator is a small blue dot on the clear aligners that will fade from blue to clear in order to indicate if the patient is wearing the clear aligners for the proper amount of time and where the patient is in the clear aligners® process.

ClinCheck® Software

ClinCheck® software allows professionals to map out the straightening process the patient’s teeth will go through with clear aligners® in great detail.

Blue Compliance Indicator (Clear Aligners ® Teen)

The blue compliance indicator is a small blue dot on the clear aligners that will fade from blue to clear in order to indicate if the patient is wearing the clear aligners for the proper amount of time and where the patient is in the clear aligners® process.

Gum Line

The gum line is the line in the mouth where the teeth and gums meet. If a patient struggles with gum recession, then the gum tissue around the teeth may begin to wear away.

Incisal Ridges

Incisal ridges are the portion of the crown of the tooth that makes up the incisal portion and can be a direct cause of overbite if they are extended too far.

iTero Element® Scanner

An iTero Element® scanner allows professionals to create a 3D image of the patient’s teeth in minutes and predict what it will take to move the teeth into proper alignment.

Malocclusion

Malocclusion is the condition in which the upper and lower teeth do not meet properly when the bite is closed. Conditions of malocclusion can include overbite, underbite, crossbite and open bite; all of which are treatable with clear aligners®.

Overbite

An overbite is a type of malocclusion that occurs when the upper teeth jut out over the lower teeth, covering them and causing other issues.

Polyurethane Resin

Polyurethane Resin is a USP Class VI medical grade, high molecular weight compound that makes up the clear aligners®.
 

SmartForce Attachments

SmartForce attachments are small attachments that professionals place on the patient’s teeth before placing clear aligners to help move the teeth.

Smart Track® Material

Smart Track® material is in clear aligners® to increase comfort, improve control of movement, increases the speed of treatment and applies a gentle force to the teeth over time.

Smile-Scan

Smile-Scan analyzes the way a patient smiles by measuring the position of the mouth and eyes before giving a score.

Vivera® Retainers

Vivera® retainers are a type of retainer that consists of clear plastic material and helps to maintain orthodontic corrections after a treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment, or do you accept walk-ins?
We recommend visiting every 6 months for a routine exam and cleaning. However, some patients may need more frequent visits depending on their oral health.

We provide a wide range of dental services, including routine checkups and cleanings, emergency dental care, tooth extractions, root canal treatment, cosmetic dentistry (crowns, veneers, bonding), and dental implants.

We recommend visiting every 6 months for a routine exam and cleaning. However, some patients may need more frequent visits depending on their oral health.

If you are experiencing severe tooth pain, swelling, bleeding, or a broken/chipped tooth, contact us immediately. We offer emergency dental care and will try to schedule you as soon as possible.

Yes. We treat patients of all ages, including children. We also help patients with dental anxiety by providing a calm environment and discussing comfort options, including sedation when appropriate.