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A beautiful smile is one of nature’s most perfect confidence boosters. You know you look your very best when you feel confident with your smile. Besides loving how you look, you’re also more approachable when you smile more. In the past, people who craved a straighter smile had to endure unsightly and uncomfortable metal braces. Now, advances in modern orthodontics have offered a better solution: transparent aligners by ClearCorrect®. While clear aligners are an excellent option for teeth straightening, knowing their limitations is also essential.
One thing to remember about clear aligners is that they’re removable. On the surface, this is a good thing, right? Yes, it is, but it’s important to remember that you do need to wear your aligners for a minimum of 20-22 hours daily for them to work. Children may struggle with losing their aligners when they remove them to eat or brush their teeth.Â
Using clear aligners is safe, but you must use care when removing them or placing them in your mouth. Incorrect removal or placement can change your teeth’s position, which can affect the course of your treatment over time.
The field of orthodontics has made significant progress in recent decades. Despite these advancements, straightening misaligned teeth still takes time. Clear aligners, much like traditional metal braces and brackets, work gradually to straighten teeth through gentle and consistent force.
Patients are initially provided with a set of aligners to wear daily. As the teeth shift, the dentist replaces them with a new set every few weeks. Straightening teeth with clear aligners generally takes six to 18 months, depending on the individual’s specific needs.
Adjusting to having clear aligners in your mouth takes a little time. In the first few days of wearing them, you may notice that your speech is slightly affected. However, you will quickly adjust and speak normally again within a few days.
Clear aligners must be cleaned daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush and soap, especially at night.
Removable clear aligners are the ideal solution for fixing mild malocclusion or misalignment of teeth. Here are some of the things products like ClearCorrect® clear aligners can fix:
Patients may have to use more traditional orthodontics, such as braces, for severe malocclusion.
If you’ve been wanting a beautiful, straight smile, the team at Flower Mound Dental: Dr. William E. Wyatt, Jr. in Flower Mound, Texas, is here to help you achieve the smile of your dreams. Call us at (972) 351-8555 to schedule your consultation.
Dr. William E. Wyatt, Jr. started in dentistry at age 12, in his father’s dental office. His years of experience, expertise, and ability to provide the best outcome to patients utilizing the latest technological advances in cosmetic, laser, and restorative dentistry have earned him the respect and trust of patients.
Dr. Wyatt actively follows continuing education, participating in dental conferences, symposia, and fellowships. In 1986, he received his Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry, which requires at least 500 hours of additional continuing education and the passage of a rigorous written exam. The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners requires 12 hours of continuing education annually to maintain licensure. He regularly averages at least 200 hours per year. Dr. Wyatt is also a member of the American Dental Implant Association, American Dental Institute, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and Seattle Study Club Dental Business Academy. He is a featured speaker at the chamber of commerce and other organizations, and is a published author on Dentaltown. Dr. Wyatt is certified in the Bio Clear technique for restorative dentistry. He is one of less than a dozen providers that have this certification action in the entire DFW metroplex.