Clear Aligners
If you suffer from misaligned teeth or jaw, your orthodontist in Wichita, KS can help. The professionals at Trimmell, Anders, and White Orthodontics offer a range of orthodontic tools to help patients improve their tooth alignment, including clear aligners. Clear aligners work like braces but have some advantages over braces that make them a preferred option for many patients.
The orthodontics experts at Trimmell, Anders, and White Orthodontics are here to help you decide if clear aligners are right for your teeth. Not every patient is a good candidate for clear aligners. Using advanced technologies and methods, we can assess your condition and recommend clear aligners if they’re appropriate for you.
What Are Clear Aligners?
Clear aligners are made of clear plastic. Aligners are designed to fit over your teeth to move them into the correct position. In this way, aligners are similar to braces. Many people who are good candidates for braces are also good candidates for clear aligners.
Who Needs Clear Aligners?
You may be a good candidate for clear aligners if you have misaligned teeth, a misaligned jaw, crooked teeth, or crowded teeth.
Some symptoms to watch for include:
- You experience pain while eating
- You have an overbite or underbite
- You have difficulty enunciating certain sounds
- You frequently bite the inside of your mouth while chewing
- You feel self-conscious about your smile
If you have symptoms like the ones above, make an appointment with the orthodontics professional at Trimmell, Anders, & White Orthodontics to determine whether your symptoms can be treated with clear aligners.
Benefits of Clear Aligners in Wichita, KS
There are many benefits of clear aligners, particularly when you compare them to braces. Many of these benefits originate with clear aligner’s removability. Unlike braces, clear aligners can be removed at any time. This makes clear aligners easy to clean and makes it easy to clean your teeth as well.
In addition, clear aligners can be removed for meals so you don’t have to worry about damaging your clear aligners when eating certain foods. You can (and should) remove your clear aligners for all meals. This makes it possible to eat all your favorite foods when you have clear aligners.
Which Is Better for Me: Braces or Aligners?
Braces and aligners do many of the same things. Braces and aligners can be equally effective for many patients, so if you’re considering braces or aligners for your teeth, it’s important to consider factors like cost, how long you’ll be wearing them, and comfort.
Not everyone can wear aligners instead of braces. Braces can treat everything from mild to severe misalignment, while aligners can only correct mild to moderate alignment issues. Your orthodontist at Trimmell, Anders, & White Orthodontics will help you decide which type of orthodontic tool is right for your needs.
Clear Aligners FAQ
- How do clear aligners work?
Patients receive a series of clear aligners designed to shift their teeth into the desired position. They receive new aligners every one or two weeks. Each new set pushes the teeth closer to the final goal.
- Do you have to wear clear aligners all the time?
You will wear your clear aligners most of the time. You will take your aligners out for meals and cleaning but will leave your aligners in for the rest of the day.
- How do you maintain clear aligners?
Clear aligners are relatively easy to maintain. Your Orthodontist will give you tips for maintaining clear aligners when you receive your first set.
Some of the basics include:
- Remove clear aligners for meals.
- Clean your aligners twice daily using a soft bristle toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste.
- Rinse your aligners every time you take them out.
- Rinse your teeth after snacks and meals, before putting aligners back in your mouth. This prevents food from becoming trapped between your aligners and your teeth.
- Avoid exposing your aligners to heat, including hot beverages or hot sunny spaces. Heat can warp your aligners.
Have questions about how to maintain your aligners? Talk to your orthodontist the next time you’re at the office.
- Is it safe to wear clear aligners while eating snacks?
Remove your clear aligners for all meals, including small snacks. You should not wear aligners while you eat food.
- When I complete treatment with clear aligners, what happens next?
After you’ve completed treatment with clear aligners, you’ll be given one final set of aligners to help retain the new position of your teeth. You’ll wear these aligners at bedtime only.
- How long will I wear clear aligners?
Every patient is different, so your Orthodontist will need to tell you how long you should wear aligners. Many patients wear aligners for 12 months to 18 months, depending on the severity of their condition.
Interested in Clear Aligners? Contact Trimmell, Anders, and White Orthodontics
The orthodontist you choose to help with your jaw and tooth alignment makes a difference. This is why patients choose Trimmell, Anders, and White Orthodontics. We’re a trusted name in orthodontic care.
If you’re interested in clear aligners in Wichita, KS, make an appointment with your orthodontist at Trimmell, Anders, & White Orthodontics. We’re the orthodontist of choice for patients in the Wichita, KS area for many reasons, including:
- Excellent patient care. We provide excellent patient care that leads to an overall positive experience for our patients.
- We treat patients with care and respect. Everyone at Trimmell, Anders, & White treats patients with care and respect, from the very first visit.
- State-of-the-art facilities. We use all the most modern technologies and methods and maintain state-of-the-art facilities.
Find out for yourself what kind of difference it makes to see the orthodontic professionals at Trimmell, Anders, & White. Call today to make an appointment for consultation to discuss clear aligners.
