Clear Aligner is an innovative orthodontic aligner made from dental-grade plastic. It has become increasingly popular as it eliminates many of the drawbacks posed by other types of aligners, like metal dental braces.
Clear Aligners are highly advanced orthodontic appliances backed by state-of-the-art software, which makes scanning teeth, determining the severity of the malocclusion, fabricating the aligners, and monitoring the treatment progress easier and more accurate.
During your first visit to our office, we will use a bite test to understand the type and severity of your malocclusion. The dentist will then scan the mouth using a hand-held scanner and take X-rays of the teeth. The data rendered from these scans is used to create a 3D digital impression of the teeth.
The dentist can use it to get an unlimited number of views of the teeth and explain to you how the treatment will be carried out. What’s even more impressive is that the software can create a 3D simulation of the movement of the teeth, which will give you a preview of what your smile will look like after the treatment.
Your dentist can provide the aligners within a few days of your first visit and will guide you through how to use them. Clear aligners must be worn for at least 22 hours each day and taken off only when eating or brushing your teeth. It is also essential that you maintain proper oral hygiene during this time as it ensures the aligners apply steady pressure on the teeth. Every two weeks, you will receive a new set of aligners to help you advance to the next stages of treatment.
If you would like to schedule a consultation with one of our Dentist in Katy and get your oral concerns addressed, don’t hesitate to call Vita Dental at (713) 766-1208 or make an online appointment, and we'll be happy to help.