HELP YOUR TEETH LOOK THEIR BEST WITH CLEAR ALIGNERS

For those looking for an alternative to braces, see for yourself how clear aligners in Santa Ana‘s premier dental clinic can help.

Teeth can sometimes be misaligned, and this can affect the way you look and your day-to-day tasks like eating and talking. With teeth straightening, you’ll be able to improve the health of your teeth while also looking your best.

At Smooth Dental and Orthodontics, we are a premier dental clinic in Santa Ana, and we offer teeth straightening treatments. But, instead of using braces, we use clear aligners to help you get the perfectly straight and beautiful teeth you’ve always wanted. Speak to our Santa Ana dentists to book a consultation.

WHAT ARE CLEAR ALIGNERS?

Clear aligners are a specialized orthodontic technology designed to help straighten teeth that are not in alignment. They are made of thermoplastic polyurethane resin, which is flexible and gentle on your teeth. This resin is virtually invisible, and when you wear these aligners, your teeth will be visible naturally, without the chunky metal wire that traditional braces typically have.

Often, people with dental alignment problems hesitate to get their teeth straightened at the prospect of having to use braces. Clear aligners do away with braces, giving you an almost invisible option that looks good and is super effective. When fitted to your teeth, they gently push your teeth into the right place, giving you a flawless smile in the process.

Get fitted for your clear aligners at Santa Ana‘s best dental clinic.

patient smiling with clear aligners in santa ana
patient smiling with clear aligners in santa ana

CHOOSE BETWEEN INVISALIGN AND CLEARCORRECT CLEAR ALIGNERS

There are many brands of clear aligners available. But none as great as Invisalign and ClearCorrect.

Invisalign and ClearCorrect are two of the leading clear aligner brands that you can choose from. They’re both premium quality and made using state-of-the-art technology. Both Invisalign and ClearCorrect are custom-fitted to your dental needs. The results from Invisalign and ClearCorrect treatments are the same.

WHAT CONDITIONS CAN INVISALIGN TREAT?

Invisalign is a clear aligner made by Align Technology. It is made of a very sturdy material that offers great support and pressure to help straighten teeth. It is one of the preferred aligners used by thousands of dentists today. It is made to address malocclusions or alignment issues in your teeth. The key conditions it can be used for are:

  • Overcrowding
  • Excess spacing
  • Overbite
  • Underbite
  • Crossbite
  • Open bite

WHAT CAN CLEARCORRECT TREAT?

ClearCorrect is a reputed dental care company that specializes in ClearCorrect aligners. The material of ClearCorrect is thin, which ensures no one can see that you are wearing aligners. ClearCorrect can correct malocclusions like:

  • Teeth that have an overbite
  • Teeth that have an underbite
  • Crowding of the teeth
  • Teeth that have a crossbite
  • Teeth that have too much spacing

BEFORE ALIGNER FITTING

At our Smooth Dental and Orthodontics clinic in Santa Ana, we first start off with a consultation to understand which malocclusion you may have. Then we determine the severity of the alignment issue.

Both Invisalign and ClearCorrect work very well for mild and moderate dental alignment challenges. When you visit our clinic, we can recommend which option fits your needs and budget the best.

When you’re looking for quality results, looks for Smooth Dental’s clear aligners in Santa Ana.

patient smiling with clear aligners in santa ana

DURING THE TREATMENT

Our dentists use a combination of 3D scans, X-rays, and photographs to get the measurements of your teeth. We chart the level of alignment correction and straightening needed and design the clear aligners for you. Usually, it takes 1-2 weeks for the Invisalign or ClearCorrect to be ready and delivered to our office. When they are ready, we’ll call you in for a fitting.

During the fitting, our experienced dentists check to make sure the clear aligners are neither too loose nor too tight. Your comfort is of priority to us, and we check to make sure you’re able to get back to your normal routine with the least interference.

You may feel minor tightness in the gums for a few weeks after getting the Invisalign or ClearCorrect. But this will subside. If you experience any pain, feel free to contact us, and we can correct the fitting to make the aligners more comfortable.

close-up of Invisalign clear aligners in santa ana

HOW LONG SHOULD CLEAR ALIGNERS BE WORN?

Invisalign and ClearCorrect can help you retain your natural smile and ensure you are able to attend to your professional and personal commitments without disruption. You’ll be asked to wear your clear aligners for at least 20-22 hours each day for 12-18 months, depending on the extensiveness of your treatment. Our Santa Ana dentists will inform you if they make any changes to your treatment plan as your teeth straighten out.

Feel free to consult our Smooth Dental and Orthodontics experts if you have any other questions about clear aligners in Santa Ana.