Clear Aligners

The development of invisible braces has made orthodontic treatment more convenient, discreet, and comfortable for teen and adult patients. Clear aligner orthodontic treatment is the perfect solution for mild to moderate orthodontic concerns. Invisible braces can gently reposition the teeth without anyone having to know you are wearing them!

Dr. Schamback and our team in Port St. Lucie can help you achieve a straighter, healthier smile with this treatment option. Clear aligners can treat:

  • Crossbite
  • Overbite
  • Underbite
  • Crowded Teeth
  • Misaligned Teeth
  • Gaps Between Teeth (Diastemas)

Our dental team wants you to love your smile, and clear aligners could be the right type of braces for you or someone in your family. Call us today to learn more about this orthodontic solution or to get started with a consultation at our welcoming office!

Clear aligners

How Do Clear Aligners Work?

Clear aligners can often be the perfect solution for adults with orthodontic relapse or with minor dental health and cosmetic concerns. For patients who have never had braces, pictures need to be taken by a specialist to determine how the teeth can be corrected.

At Great Smile Dental, we have an orthodontist who specializes in giving you a better smile. Dr. West is one of the best in Port St. Lucie. Schedule an appointment with us, and Dr. West can evaluate your orthodontic needs to determine if clear aligners can work for you. While most patients can benefit from this option, if there are complex concerns related to the bite or jaw structure, we may recommend other orthodontic treatments.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The clear aligner process will begin with digital impressions of your teeth, taken in our Port St. Lucie dental office. We will use these to design a personalized treatment plan that will address your unique dental concerns and transform your smile.

The impressions and treatment plan are sent to the lab where customized clear aligners are made to the specifications provided by your Great Smile Dental dentist. In a few weeks time, they will be sent to our office and your treatment will begin. We will provide detailed instructions for changing the aligners and how to avoid other dental concerns during your treatment.

Clear aligner patients will visit with us every 6–8 weeks for a checkup to monitor treatment progress and make adjustments as needed.

Most patients will complete treatment in 12–15 months, after which it is recommended that a retainer is worn nightly. This will maintain your new tooth position and prevent relapse over time.

Differences Between Braces and Clear Aligners

The goal of clear aligners and conventional braces is to stimulate tooth movement to adjust your teeth for a better smile as well as correct your bite. Patients who have experienced gapped teeth, overbite, and crooked teeth will benefit from clear aligners or braces to obtain straighter teeth. Braces and clear aligners have differences that patients should be aware of.

Traditional braces are metal braces that use glue to adhere to your teeth. The braces are placed by an orthodontist and are designed to pull your teeth using wires and rubber bands. The wires and bands are placed to create pressure on the teeth so they move. Your braces are regularly tightened and adjusted to create progressive movement in the teeth. Traditional metal braces can cause mouth sores and can be painful during adjustments. It is also very difficult to brush and floss with braces.

Your orthodontist may recommend practices such as smearing wax on the metal braces so that they do not cut your gums and give you mouth sores. You also need to thread floss between each tooth in order to floss correctly. Foods such as popcorn, nuts, apples, gum, and chips can damage the braces and be difficult to eat. Traditional braces definitely require a bit of a lifestyle change!
Traditional braces can be required if teeth are to be pulled away from another tooth, or to correct a severe overbite or underbite. Depending on your unique case, braces may be required over clear aligners to give you the smile you desire. Schedule an appointment with our orthodontic and cosmetic dental specialists at Great Smile Dental in Port St. Lucie!

The clear aligners system is a less invasive process and easier to do everyday tasks with, such as eating, flossing, and brushing. A series of removable aligners are used to straighten your teeth over time. You can simply take out your aligner and pop it back in after eating. Keep in mind with clear aligners, you have to stay on top of wearing the trays every day. The common issue with patients is that they neglect to wear the aligner enough and it prolongs the process. To achieve straight teeth, the tray needs to be worn at least 22 hours per day and only be taken out to eat, brush, or floss.

Clear aligner trays are changed every 2 weeks. Follow-up visits are scheduled every 4–6 weeks to ensure healthy teeth movement and progress. Make sure you are scheduling your appointment for aligner changes so that we can stay on top of your progress! You may prefer clear aligners because it is easier to maintain your dental health. Instead of threading floss in between your teeth, it is much easier to simply remove the tray, brush and floss, or have a meal.

As an orthodontic treatment, clear aligners and traditional braces are both effective teeth straightening options. Your specific condition may require a more intensive approach to correct bite issues or crooked teeth. In that case, braces will be the better option. 

Otherwise, we recommend you give clear aligners a try. Talk to your local orthodontist, and if you live near Port St. Lucie, FL, we would love to have you at our dental practice for a consultation!

Join us at Great Smile Dental in Port St. Lucie, FL, to get your new smile today!

Your Perfect Smile with Clear Aligners

Do you want a beautiful, straight smile that brings out the best in your facial features? Clear aligners are a wonderful option for orthodontics, as you won’t need to worry about clunky metal in your mouth. Teenagers and adults with minor to moderate orthodontic issues can straighten their teeth through this system.

At Great Smile Dental, we provide clear aligners in our comfortable office in Port St. Lucie. Our orthodontic team will work with you to get the results you want, so you’ll have a unique, straight smile that boosts your self-confidence.

Call or message us to get started with an clear aligners consultation!