Clear aligners are a form of orthodontic treatment used to straighten misaligned teeth, resolve dental malocclusion, correct bite discrepancies, and create perfect smiles! Aligners are a popular alternative to traditional braces, offering comfort and discretion, all while achieving the ultimate goal of a perfect smile in a shorter time frame.
Your first step is to book a consultation at our office, where our team will take clinical records, overview the course of your treatment, and let you know what you can expect.
Following this, we would then take an intraoral scan using a 3D scanner. A 3D Intraoral scanner allows us to capture a three-dimensional digital model of the inside of your mouth. This 3D file will then be uploaded to a specialized treatment planning solution, where Dr. Badawi will create a highly optimized custom movement plan. When the movement plan has been created, our lab technicians will fabricate your aligners, and have them ready for delivery within one week of your records being captured.
At Smile Elements, our philosophy is to provide a small number of hyper-optimized aligners to all our patients. Over the course of your treatment, your aligners will provide gentle yet constant force, and your teeth will shift into ideal position. Each of our aligners are custom built to incrementally progress towards a perfect smile.
The duration of treatment is entirely dependent on the complexity of the case in question. We typically expect our patients to be treated anywhere between 12-18 months. Treatment duration is also subject to how compliant the patient is with the aligners.
When you receive your trays, you will be instructed to wear them in sequential order. Every two weeks you will switch to a new aligner. It is extremely important that you wear your aligners for at least 20-22 hours per day. You may remove your trays when eating and drinking, however.
Contrary to popular belief, clear aligners are more capable in resolving dental malocclusion compared to metal braces. With clear aligners, we are able to more accurately map out the movement of each tooth, resulting in more predictable movements, and better-quality outcomes in shorter time frames.
Pros of Clear Aligners
Pros of Clear Aligners
Smile Elements Orthodontics can provide compassionate treatment for your whole family. You can schedule your child’s first appointment today by using our online Book Consultation Form or by calling our appointment desk at (403) 730-6400.
#250, 15 Royal Vista Place NW
Calgary, AB T3R 0P3
New Patient:
(403) 768-0760
Current Patient:
(403) 730-6400
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