Clear Aligners Q & A

Would you love to straighten your teeth? With the start of the new year, there is no better time to learn more about the way we can help you improve your smile. One treatment that we offer to straighten teeth is clear aligners. Due to the many benefits it provides, we are happy to provide clear aligners to our patients who are looking to improve the placement of their teeth. While you may have heard of clear aligners, you probably have questions regarding treatment. Read on for answers to the most common questions about clear aligners.

Common Questions and Answers About Clear Aligners

Our goal is to help our patients better understand treatments they may be interested in learning about. Let us answer some common questions about clear aligners for you:

What are clear aligners?

• If you are unfamiliar, clear aligners are plastic trays that are custom molded to the shape of your teeth. A series of trays is used to slowly transition the teeth into the desired placement.

Are frequent office visits required?

• Patients love clear aligners because they do not require as many office visits as traditional metal braces. Patients take a series of clear aligner trays to switch out on their own, so they do not need to visit our office as frequently. Your visits are more to check on the progress of the teeth.

Are there any food restrictions?

• One of the biggest benefits of clear aligners is that the trays are removable, allowing patients to continue to enjoy their favorite foods. It is important to mention that the clear aligners need to be stored in a safe place when eating and being cleaned.

Is it easy to care for clear aligners?

• Patients will continue to clean their teeth the same way as always, brushing and flossing daily. We will provide specific instructions on how to clean your trays to ensure they are bacteria free and do not become damaged.

If you are interested in learning more about clear aligners or have additional questions, be sure to contact our office, which is located in Kewaskum, WI, to schedule an appointment. We look forward to helping you on your journey to straight teeth.