What are clear aligners?

Clear aligners use a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you’re wearing. So, you can smile more during treatment as well as after. Clear aligners are made with 3-D computer imaging technology and have been proven effective.

Why would I want clear aligners?

Not only are the aligners invisible, but they are also removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment. Plus, brushing and flossing are no problem. They are also comfortable, with no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. And no metal and wires usually mean you spend less time in your doctor’s office getting adjustments. Clear aligners also allow you to view your own virtual treatment plan when you start so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

How do clear aligners work?

You wear each set of aligners for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move — little by little, week by week — until they have straightened to the final position Dr. J. Ryan Moses has prescribed. You’ll visit Dr. J. Ryan Moses about once every 6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned. Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.