Straighten teeth and improve your smile with clear aligners!
At Humewood Dental on St. Clair West, we offer clear aligners as an alternative to traditional braces. Clear aligners create custom-fitted removable trays which are changed about every two weeks, progressively straightening, aligning and improving your smile. The clear aligners are clear and virtually unnoticeable to those around you.
Although the most common use of clear aligners is to straighten teeth, there are a few other issues that it can fix. For example, if you have gaps between your teeth, clear aligners can reduce the gap and decrease the risk of tooth decay. Clear aligners can also help with crowding, overbites, and crossbites.
During the treatment, you will need to replace the custom-fit plastic aligners every 2 weeks and visit us every 6 weeks to monitor progress. Typically, clear aligner treatment lasts about 1 year and you will have an improved smile in no time!
There are other advantages of clear aligners beyond the aesthetic nature of the treatment:
- The removable trays allow for easier cleaning and oral hygiene practices
- Normal brushing and flossing regimens can be maintained
- Trays can be removed when eating
- Irritation from metal braces is avoided
- Properly aligned teeth aid in speech, chewing, gum and bone health
If you've been avoiding straightening your teeth due to the nature of traditional braces, ask us about clear aligners on your next visit or contact us to book your free consultation today!