ClearCorrect Clear Braces – San Luis Obispo
A Clearly Better Solution for Your Teen
In the past, if teens had crooked or misaligned teeth, they had to get metal brackets and wires on their teeth for several years. You may have endured this in your own childhood! Well, times have changed significantly. Now, there’s another option that shifts teeth without causing embarrassment during an already volatile time in development. With ClearCorrect clear braces, we can subtly adjust your teen’s teeth with the pediatric team they know and trust. Are you interested in learning more about ClearCorrect for your teen? Contact us for an appointment today!
Why Choose Costal Pediatric Dentistry for ClearCorrect Clear Braces?
- Dental Insurance Welcome
- Flexible Financing Available
- Board-Certified Pediatric Experts
How ClearCorrect Works
Any orthodontic treatment, including ClearCorrect, exerts force on teeth to make them shift. However, unlike metal braces, which pull on the front surfaces of teeth, ClearCorrect plastic trays gently guide teeth where they should go to line up in a healthy way. Each set of trays should be worn for at least 20 hours every day and removed only for eating and drinking anything other than water and for brushing and flossing. When your teen switches to the next set about every two weeks, they take another step closer to their perfectly aligned smile.
Who ClearCorrect Can Help
Most responsible teens with mild to moderate orthodontic issues who commit to following instructions and stick to their treatment plan will be good candidates for ClearCorrect. The only exceptions are those who have more severe cases of misalignment, those who are unlikely to wear the aligners for the full 20 to 22 hours every day, and those who are unlikely to take care of their teeth during treatment.
Crowded Teeth
When teeth overlap, even just a little, they create little nooks where bacteria in plaque can hide and accumulate. With the aligners, ClearCorrect can make room and reorient moderately crooked teeth to fit comfortably within the arch.
Gaps Between Teeth
Spaces in your teen’s smile can allow plaque and bits of food to remain in their mouth, increasing the chances of cavities and infection. ClearCorrect can close these gaps so that teeth are evenly and properly spaced.
Bite Alignment
Does your teen have a mild to moderate overbite, underbite, or cross bite? An unhealthy bite can wear down teeth unevenly, lead to cracks or enamel damage, and even chronic jaw pain. Believe it or not, the ClearCorrect clear braces can help with these issues as well!
The Benefits of ClearCorrect
In addition to being barely visible when your teen wears them, ClearCorrect clear braces come with many other advantages over traditional braces, including:
- Treatment is typically completed in just 18 months, as opposed to 2 or 3 years!
- Smooth plastic is more comfortable on soft tissues than metal brackets.
- Your teen is free to eat basically anything they want, as long as they brush and floss before putting the aligners back in.
- Treatment includes six replacement aligners because we know that teens may misplace or lose them a few times.
How Much Does ClearCorrect Cost?
Because no two smiles are exactly the same, the cost will differ from patient to patient. Depending on the severity of misalignment, how many aligners are necessary for treatment, and other factors, the cost will be customized to your teen’s unique needs.
Many dental insurance plans these days include orthodontic benefits for clear aligners, and we can help you take full advantage of the coverage you have available. In addition, if you’d like divide the total you owe into smaller monthly payments, we can assist you in your application for flexible financing.