Clear Aligner Therapy Philadelphia, PA
We provide Clear Aligner Therapy for patients throughout the Philadelphia area. Clear aligners are an excellent way to straighten your teeth, and adults of all ages often prefer them over traditional metal braces. If you want to improve the appearance of your smile, call (267) 703-3233 to schedule a consultation and see if Clear Aligner Therapy is right for you.
Teenagers and adults love Clear Aligner Therapy because it straightens teeth without anyone noticing that you are correcting your smile.
How does Clear Aligner Therapy work?
Our team straightens teeth using a series of clear aligners. First, an impression or digital scan of your teeth is taken so that a custom series of aligners can be created in a dental lab. The aligners themselves are made out of a thermoplastic material that is strong and flexible, helping them remain comfortable when worn for long periods of time. The material is virtually invisible.
Benefits of Clear Aligner Therapy
- Patients may prefer Clear Aligner Therapy because of how convenient it is in comparison to wearing traditional braces.
- The aligners are clear so no one can tell you are straightening your teeth.
- They are only worn for 22 hours a day so you can take them out to eat dinner, go on a date, or make an important presentation at work.
- You can brush and floss your teeth like normal, and no additional tools are required.
- There is less of a risk that your teeth will become stained as compared with wearing metal braces that can be difficult to clean.
- The procedure is more comfortable than metal braces since the aligners move teeth into place slowly and only focus on a few teeth at a time.
- Aligners are easy to take care of, and you only use the same aligner for a couple of weeks.
Treatment Time
For most patients living in the Philadelphia PA area, the procedure takes around twelve months. The exact timeframe will depend on your situation, and only our team can tell you how long they will need to be worn. Overall, the treatment time can be less than with metal braces. This is in part because you do not have to schedule appointments to keep your teeth moving. Simply pull out a new aligner.
Finding the Right Provider for Clear Aligner Therapy
Not all dentists offer Clear Aligner Therapy. Choosing an experienced provider is important when determining whether this treatment is right for you. To learn if clear aligners are a good fit for your smile, schedule an appointment with our Thomas J Stern DMD PC office by calling (267) 703-3233.
At Thomas J Stern DMD PC we can monitor the teeth at least once every six months and help patients remain healthy. For patients who experience these issues on a regular basis and have teeth that are wearing down, we can use full mouth reconstruction to address multiple issues.
How will Clear Aligner Therapy impact my life?
Unlike wearing traditional braces, Clear Aligner Therapy will not make a major impact on your quality of life. Since the aligners are clear, they will not significantly change your appearance. Additionally, since they only need to be worn for 22 hours a day, they will not interfere with eating. This is a huge advantage because you can enjoy your favorite foods without worrying about something becoming stuck in your teeth or a wire being pulled out of place. This also allows you to take the aligner out when having an important conversation or making a presentation at work. Overall, this is a convenient way to straighten your teeth and provides a high level of flexibility.
Some people are concerned about whether or not wearing an aligner will impact their speech. Most of our Philadelphia patients tell us that they have to get used to wearing aligners after the first couple of days. Sometimes, patients have a slight lisp which goes away once they become used to speaking while wearing them. This is standard with any orthodontic procedure but fortunately; most people can speak normally within a couple of days.
Schedule a Consultation
If you live in the Philadelphia area and are looking for Clear Aligner Therapy to straighten your teeth, call (267) 703-3233 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Stern.
