Clear Aligners in Evansville, IN

Crooked teeth may leave you feeling embarrassed or self-conscious about your smile, but you may not like wearing metal braces on your teeth to straighten them. The good news is that these days, straightening your teeth is comfortable, discreet, and convenient with clear aligners.

How Do Clear Aligners Work?

Instead of using unsightly metal braces to move your teeth, Candid Pro and Invisalign® move them gradually with smooth, comfortable, and invisible clear plastic aligners.

You'll wear each set of customized aligners for at least 22 hours each day, removing them for brushing, flossing, and eating. Each set moves your teeth for about one week before you change to the next set in the series.

Most patients can achieve a straighter smile in around 6 to 18 months, depending on their specific needs. 

Invisible braces work well for most patients, and some of the problems Candid Pro and Invisalign can handle are:

• Crooked or overlapped teeth
• Tooth crowding
• Spaces or gaps between teeth
• Overbites
• Underbites
• Crossbites

Clear aligners can't correct complex bite concerns, so if our dentists don't feel you're a candidate for clear aligners, they'll discuss other options with you. 

Straight Teeth Equal Better Oral Health

Straightening your teeth is not only beneficial for your confidence, but it also improves your dental health. Some of the health benefits you'll enjoy are:

• Better oral hygiene: Straight teeth are easier to brush and floss.
• Less wear and tear on teeth: Teeth that are aligned can chew in the ways they were designed, which means less damage.
• Decreased jaw dysfunction: When your bite is correctly aligned, you reduce problems with your jaw joint.
• Improved digestion: When you can easily chew your food, you'll enjoy better digestion, which can improve your nutrition.
• Better gum health: Properly aligned teeth reduce your chances of developing gum disease.

At All in the Family Dental, we offer two clear aligner systems to meet your unique straightening needs.

Invisalign

This option involves in-office treatment administered by one of our dentists and involves the following process:

1. An initial consultation in which we'll assess your suitability, exam your teeth, and use advanced imaging technology to map out the entire straightening process.

2. You'll start wearing your Invisalign 20-22 hours per day, taking them out only to brush, floss, or eat. 

3. You'll come back in to see us every six to eight weeks to monitor progress and get your next set of aligners.

Invisalign works for most cases, from mild to severe. You'll see desired results in 6-18 months, depending on your teeth.

CandidPro

CandidPro is another clear aligner option we offer, designed with convenience in mind while still maintaining the same high level of clinical oversight. The treatment process looks like this:

1. You'll still start with an evaluation at our office with one of our dentists, who works with one of CandidPro's US-based licensed orthodontists. Together, they'll map out your treatment plan. 

2. Your custom aligners will be delivered to your door or to our office. 

3. Check-ins will be remote, via CandidPro's app.

CandidPro is another clear aligner option we offer, designed with convenience in mind while still maintaining the same high level of clinical oversight. The treatment process looks like this: CandidPro can be used for a wide range of cases, just like Invisalign. In our office, the cost for clear aligner treatment is the same whether you choose CandidPro or Invisalign. The difference comes down to the type of monitoring and convenience you prefer. Treatment times typically range from 4 to 12 months, depending on your teeth.

Evansville clear aligners offer several benefits that patients love!

• Discretion: Since they're clear and invisible, no one will notice that you're straightening your teeth.
• Convenience: Your aligners are removable, so your diet has no restrictions, and brushing and flossing are easy when you don't have to navigate around brackets and wires.
• Comfort: Clear aligners are smooth, comfortable, and easy to wear.
• Predictability: Clear aligners offer excellent results for patients, and we can use 3-D imaging to predict your results.
• Simplicity: Since we don't have to adjust clear aligners, you'll have fewer appointments with your dentist.

How Do I Get Started with Clear Aligners in Evansville?

If you'd like to learn more about clear aligners and if they're right for you, booking an evaluation with Dr. Allie and our clear aligners coordinator is the first step. You can schedule a visit by talking with our team at (812) 423-6113 or booking your appointment online.