Orthodontics
In Kansas City
Straight Teeth, Fast!
Our team at Twin Creeks Family Dentistry is very happy to offer clear aligners to our patients. These innovative trays can provide straight teeth far quicker than traditional braces in most cases. Many patients see full results in only 9 – 15 months! Clear aligners can correct such imperfections as crowding, wide spaces, overbite, underbite, and even crossbite. A fast, nearly invisible option for straighter teeth!
Before clear aligners
After clear aligners
Engineering
Straighter Teeth
Clear aligner treatments use a series of custom-made, nearly invisible plastic trays that fit snugly over your teeth to guide them into the desired positions. Each aligner is designed from a digital treatment plan and applies gentle, controlled force to specific teeth. You wear each set of aligners for a prescribed period—usually one to two weeks—before switching to the next tray in the series. Because the trays are removable, you can take them out to eat, brush, and floss, which makes maintaining oral hygiene easier than with fixed appliances. Regular check-ins with your provider monitor progress and ensure adjustments to the treatment plan as needed. Clear aligners can address many common alignment and bite issues while offering a discreet option for achieving a straight, confident smile.
Why use clear aligners?
And why is doctor monitoring so important?
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Clear aligners, such as SureSmile®, are transparent trays that fit snugly over teeth, making them barely noticeable, which is a major advantage for adults and professionals.
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Because they are removable, patients can brush and floss normally without navigating around wires. This flexibility also means you can eat and drink without dietary restrictions.
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Unlike metal braces, aligners often provide faster and more predictable results for moderate alignment issues.