Clear aligners are an effective, cosmetic alternative to traditional metal braces, because they use a system of clear, removable trays used to straighten teeth. Each aligner is custom-made to fit over your teeth and is designed to gradually move teeth into their proper position. At Walker Dentistry, we offer two state-of-the-art clear aligner options.
How Clear Aligners Work
Just like braces, clear aligners use gradual force to control tooth movement, but without any metal wires or brackets. The aligners are made with a strong plastic material that is fabricated to fit your mouth. As treatment progresses you switch aligners. Each aligner is a little different, so your teeth move a little more with every change.
Custom Design: Your orthodontist begins by taking digital impressions or scans of your teeth to create a precise 3D model. Using this model, a series of aligners is created, each designed to move teeth slightly closer to their ideal position.
Gradual Shifts: Each set of aligners is worn every day for at least 22 hours per day. After about one or two weeks, you’ll move on to the next aligner set in the series. The aligners exert gentle pressure on specific teeth, shifting them over time.
Monitoring Progress: You’ll typically need to check in with your orthodontist every six to eight weeks so we can monitor your progress and give you the next sets of aligners.
Why choose clear aligners at Walker Dentistry
Remote Monitoring Technology
CandidPro clear aligners can help you achieve your best smile and a healthy, protected bite with advanced technology and treatment directed by the doctor who knows you best.
ProMonitoring app: Your CandidPro treatment includes the ProMonitoring™ app to help you check in with us remotely.
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Convenience: The ProMonitoring™ app helps you check in with us during your treatment using your smartphone. That means fewer trips to the office to see us in person and more time to live your life!
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Oversight: With the ProMonitoring app, we can see the smallest changes in your smile between office visits. That additional oversight can help us keep you on track.
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Refinements: Some clear aligner patients need additional aligners to achieve their desired result—we call them refinements. The ProMontioring app is proven to reduce the need for refinements by keeping your treatment on track.
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Duration: Checking in with us using the ProMonitoring app may help reduce your overall treatment time.