Straighten your smile on your own timeline, with aligners built around your life, not the other way around.
Braces are a proven, effective way to straighten teeth, but they're not the only option. Clear aligners offer a different approach, using a series of custom-fitted aligners instead of brackets and wires, giving patients another way to reach the same goal.
Because clear aligners are removable, you can take them out to eat, brush, floss, and handle everyday moments without adjusting around fixed hardware. That flexibility is part of why many adults choose clear aligners, especially patients balancing treatment with work, family, or a busy schedule.
Dr. Nico and Dr. Pega will walk you through what clear aligners can realistically achieve for your specific smile before you commit to anything. Not every case is the same, and being upfront about expectations from the start helps make sure you're happy with the outcome.
Clear aligner treatment uses a series of custom-made aligners, each one shifting your teeth slightly closer to their final position. Because the aligners are custom-fitted to your teeth using digital scans, they fit closely and are far less noticeable than most people expect. Treatment follows a consistent rhythm:
By the time you reach your final set of aligners, your teeth will have moved gradually and predictably into the position planned from the very start.
Clear aligners work well for many alignment issues, though more complex cases may be better suited to a different approach. Common concerns clear aligners can address include:
The best way to know for sure is a consultation, where we’ll evaluate your teeth and talk through whether clear aligners can achieve the results you’re looking for.
Most patients wear their aligners between 20- to 22-hour-a-day, removing them only to eat, drink anything other than water, and brush and floss. Treatment length varies depending on how much movement your smile needs, but many patients see noticeable changes within just a few months. Periodic check-ins let us track your progress and adjust the plan as needed.
Curious whether clear aligners are the right fit for your smile? Here’s what patients ask us most.
Both are effective, well-established ways to straighten teeth. Which one makes more sense depends on your case, and we’ll help you decide during a consultation.
Clear aligners fit closely, making them much less noticeable than fixed braces. Most people won’t notice unless you point it out.
Treatment length depends on how much movement your smile needs, but many patients see noticeable results within a few months, with full treatment often taking closer to a year.
If you’ve been thinking about straightening your smile with a more flexible option, clear aligners may be exactly what you need. Schedule an appointment today to see if it’s the right fit for you.
