Clear Aligners
Clear aligners can also be used to move teeth to improve your smile. They are a good alternative for those who think braces are icky and won't change their minds. Aligners, however, differ from braces and have several drawbacks. First and foremost, they are removable and require you to actually wear them of your own free will if they are to be successful. Additionally, they are not as effective because there is no rigid attachment to the teeth like braces. This has been improved somewhat over the years with the incorporation of, ironically, "attachments", or tooth-colored bumps that allow a little more directional control over tooth movement. Also differing from braces, aligners achieve movement over a series of many steps, or small incremental changes, which each set of aligners allows. The forces applied with braces through the wires are more consistent. Because of these differences, aligners are not the ideal choice when looking for an ideal end result. But, hey, if you really still want them, we will give them to you! The system we have chosen matches our braces and is equal in quality, 3M Clarity. They focus on quality and customer service, which means good things for you. You can visit their website, https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/types-of-braces-and-treatment-us/clear-aligners/, to see for yourself.
