Clear aligners in Waxhaw sometimes seem too good to be true. Especially as an adult, flaunting metal brackets and clunky headgear doesn’t feel very mature or chic. While clear aligners may appeal to you because of their discreet nature, you have to wonder: do they actually work? And if they do, how well?
At Dogwood Dental Spa, we partner with OrthoFX, a clear aligner company that delivers personalized trays fit to your unique mouth without irritation. These aligners work for mild-to-moderate cases of crooked and crowded teeth, and they boast a 92% success rate when used correctly.
To learn more about the science behind clear aligners in Waxhaw, keep reading.
Custom Fits
Just like how your favorite pair of pants looks and feels best when tailored to your body, clear aligners work best when tailored for your mouth. In this case, we fit them to be discreet, comfortable, and effective. Everyone has a different mouth shape, so after starting with a 3D scan of your teeth, OrthoFX designs a custom tray for you.
We then fit the trays in the office and adjust them if necessary. This initial scan serves as a blueprint and gives us insight into the specific movements required to help shift your teeth.
Gradual Pressure
Using a patented HyperElastic polymer, OrthoFX trays conform to your tooth’s surface—comfortably. As you wear each tray for 1 week, the material applies gentle pressure on targeted teeth. Throughout your treatment, your trays gradually shift into the desired position.
New Trays Weekly
Each new tray has slight adjustments from the one before, accommodating your newly shifted teeth. Every set makes small adjustments with a specific amount of shift designated for each tray, and over time, the gradual movement creates significant results.
Monitoring
Clear aligners boast such a high success rate because you have monthly check-ins with our team and OrthoFX. When you visit Dogwood Dental, we track your progress and send you home with 4 new sets of trays. Following the placement of your second monthly tray, you’ll send progress photos of your teeth to OrthoFX. If the company identifies any issues, they can prevent it early on, sending a rescue tray directly to your home to get you back on track. This guarantees that your results will be noticeable and predictable.
Time to Straighten Up!
Clear aligners in Waxhaw are discreet, comfortable, and effective. Not only do they improve your smile, but they also make dental cleaning easier for you!
To learn more about these trays, try our treatment planning tool. Once we receive your submission, a member of our team will reach out with more information regarding clear aligners.
Alternatively, you can request a consultation or meet with us in person. You can even use this as an opportunity to book professional teeth cleaning services from us.
