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Clear Aligners

Clear aligner therapy is an orthodontic treatment system that gives you beautiful, straight teeth without traditional metal braces.

Instead of metal braces, we use clear plastic aligners to move your teeth into the correct alignment gradually. Clear aligners can correct many of the same alignment problems as traditional braces, from crooked teeth to dental bite issues.

You should wear your aligners at night and throughout the day, removing them only for meals and brushing and flossing. They are virtually invisible, and most people will never know that you are wearing them.

Clear aligners are available for both teenagers and adults. Average treatment times are 12 to 18 months, but everyone starts with different needs, so your treatment time may be longer or shorter. Our dentist will work with you to create your customized plan and keep you informed of your progress.

Why Choose Clear Aligners?

Clear aligners have numerous advantages over traditional braces:

  • Traditional braces require appointments to tighten the wires and check the condition of the braces. With clear aligners, you just switch to the next set of aligners in the order of treatment laid out by your dentist.
  • Braces can leave permanent marks on your teeth, and even with good oral hygiene, plaque can develop around brackets and damage tooth enamel.
  • Unlike traditional braces, clear aligners allow you to eat any foods you want without restrictions.
  • The wires of traditional braces can poke at your mouth and cause pain and even injury. A broken wire often means an additional visit to your dentist or orthodontist.

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Aesthetically pleasing orthodontic treatments are here to stay because more people are choosing to correct cosmetic and oral problems without detracting from their appearance. With clear aligners and clear braces, you can improve your smile while keeping your treatment invisible. You may even be able to combine the two treatments if needed.

Although your top priority is fixing your teeth and having the healthiest mouth possible, straightening your smile discreetly is probably a close second. Here’s how two popular invisible orthodontic treatments compare so that you can discuss them with your dentist.

Clear Braces

Clear braces are similar to metal braces and include non-removable brackets, wires, and sometimes rubber bands.

  • Work well for any age group
  • Can fix more severe oral issues and jaw misalignment
  • Treatment time varies from one to three years
  • Must take special care to remove food particles from brackets and avoid hard or sticky foods
  • Brackets are plastic or ceramic

Clear Aligners

Clear aligners are removable trays that you wear for a certain number of hours per day and require discipline to wear them consistently.

  • Best for older teens or adults
  • Can fix mild orthodontic issues
  • Treatment time averages one year
  • You remove the trays to eat and can eat whatever you want
  • Made of plastic

Who Is a Candidate for Clear Aligners?

Are you concerned about crooked teeth? Do you have a prominent overbite or underbite?

Clear aligners can treat these common problems and many others, including:

  • Protruding teeth
  • Wide gaps
  • Uneven spacing
  • Crowding
  • Overbite
  • Crossbite

Improve your smile, your confidence, and your oral-systemic health

  • ProMonitoring is a clear aligner system that gradually shifts your teeth into place using a series of clear plastic trays.
  • This innovative system offers a connected treatment experience that requires minimal in-office appointments to check your progress.
  • Our ProMonitoring patients use their smartphones to share high-quality progress photos with our office so we can track their progress remotely.
  • This high-tech treatment isn’t just more convenient for patients, it also delivers advanced photo analysis—helping us preempt potential hygiene issues.

Book a free consultation with us today to see if you’re a candidate.

  • Dr. Andrew Jeffers

    Dr. Andrew Jeffers has been caring for Bedford families since 2016, when he joined the practice as an associate. In 2017, he purchased Bedford Family Dentistry from Dr. James Seitz, continuing the practice's legacy of excellent care while bringing his own vision and energy to it.

    Dr. Jeffers earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, in 2006, followed by his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia in 2010. He is an active member of the American Dental ...

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Individual x-rays are beneficial for identifying decay, infection, and many other dental conditions. Having a full-picture view is often helpful, and that’s where panoramic x-rays come in handy. Panoramic x-rays take a full-picture view of the teeth, bone, jaw joints, and other biological landmarks. These types of x-rays are helpful in planning oral surgeries, such as extractions and dental implant placement, as well as identifying tumors, cysts, and jaw joint problems.

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