For the Best Smile the Solution may be Clear

A great-looking smile can be a self-confidence builder and have a positive impact on your life. Orthodontic treatment is the original and most effective way to achieve a smile makeover, and people of all ages can gain many benefits.

Straight teeth can also help you beyond cosmetic appeal.  Properly aligned teeth are easier to clean, help you chew better, and in turn, can affect your health in many positive ways.

However, many envision the road to straight and aligned teeth as having to endure the “metal train track” smile for several months.  Fortunately today it is possible to straighten and retain a corrected alignment with clear orthodontic appliances.

Clear Orthodontic Appliance Options

Clear braces use brackets made of ceramic or plastic materials which, except for the slim archwire, are hardly visible.

Removable clear aligner trays are an alternative to fixed orthodontic appliances. These clear plastic trays fit over your teeth and are made specifically for you.  After your teeth adjust to the first tray, you move on to another tray that adjust your teeth a little more, and then on to another tray , and so on.  Each one moves your teeth a little bit more, until they are in the correct position.

Retention and Post Orthodontic Care

Once your orthodontic treatment has been completed, it's extremely important to wear a retainer to maintain your new smile. A retainer such as a ClearBow retainer holds your teeth in their new position long enough for new bone and ligament to re-form and this helps keep your new smile looking good. 

Where to Start?

A thorough exam by an orthodontist will determine the best treatment options and products for your individual needs.  They will set you on a new path to the smile you have always wanted, and now thanks to the advancement of orthodontic products, the path to this new smile can be clear!

Article Sources: 
American Orthodontics Association
Dear Doctor
Dental Works