Clear Aligners
Creating Straight Smiles Seamlessly
We understand – braces are a
big commitment that can take away from your appearance and sense of self-confidence for years at time. That’s
why so many patients who could benefit from this type of treatment choose to go without it instead. At Bringing
Smiles, Dr. Anas Athar wants to give patients the best of both worlds: subtle, aesthetically pleasing treatment and
stunning smile improvements! That’s why he offers Clear Aligners at eleven
different office locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. If you’d like to explore these
orthodontic options in greater detail, contact us today.
How Does Clear Aligners Treatment Work?
The Clear Aligners System combines the age-old effectiveness of orthodontic treatment with state-of-the-art, 3-D technology. Instead of using wires and brackets, patients will receive a series of clear, custom-made aligners that each represent a different stage of the patient’s smile as teeth are gradually shifted towards their ideal positions.
First, you will need to undergo an initial consultation with Dr. Athar so that he can determine whether or not you are good candidate for Clear Aligners treatment. Patients with severe misalignments and/or bite concerns may be better served by traditional orthodontics. Then, we will forward our treatment instructions to the Clear Aligners laboratory, where the aligners will be painstakingly crafted. You may receive as few as 12 or as many as 48. Each aligner needs to be worn for an average of two weeks at a time before switching to the next one in the set, and patients need to keep them in the mouth for at least 22 hours every day as well. Week by week, your teeth will look and feel a little more orderly. Before you know it, you’ll be smiling brighter than you ever did before!
When using Clear Aligners, patients will need to plan to visit Dr. Athar at regular intervals (usually every six weeks) so that he can assess your progress and ensure that the desired results are proceeding smoothly.
What are the Benefits of Clear Aligners Treatment?
- Like the name implies, Clear Aligners treatment is virtually unnoticeable when worn. The clear aligners blend in very well with your natural teeth!
- The Clear Aligners are fully removable, which means that patients can take them out of the mouth when enjoying a meal or brushing and flossing at the end of a long day. Do you want to remove your aligner for a series of photos or a big party? This is fine as well, as long as you resume wearing it within an hour or so.
- Patients won’t have to worry about severe discomfort or being scratched by orthodontic wires. The aligners are made from a clear, comfortable plastic that’s designed with your unique mouth in mind.
- While every case is different, most Clear Aligners treatment plans do not last longer than 18 months. Patients will be able to complete their smile transformation in a much speedier timeframe than traditional orthodontics, which can take upwards of 2-3 years.
PROPEL
Dr. Athar understands that his patients want to straighten their teeth and achieve a more attractive smile as fast as possible, which is why he offers the use of PROPEL technology to expedite the process. Using the device, he will create one or more small holes in the patient’s underlying jawbone. This will have two effects – the teeth will be more pliable and easier to shift, and the increased blood flow caused by the procedure will stimulate new bone growth in the vacated areas of the mouth, encouraging dental migration as well.
The use of PROPEL can cut your orthodontic treatment time down significantly. For many patients, their smile’s transformation only takes half the time it would have initially!
iTero
State-of-the-art iTero technology has made Clear Aligners treatment easier, faster, and more proficient than ever before. Plus, our patients are much more comfortable! This device will create a comprehensive, three-dimensional scan of the mouth – no “goopy” impression materials, no gagging. The process is fast and accurate, and the possibility of needing time-consuming retakes is minimized as well. As a result, your aligners will be highly customized and fit like a glove.