Quality Clear Braces in Tucson
If you'd like to correct crooked or misaligned teeth but aren't excited by the look of traditional metal braces, it might be time to consider clear braces. Clear braces can improve oral health and smile aesthetics while helping maintain your smile's appeal during treatment. At Doctor Smiles Orthodontics, we provide clear braces in Tucson as an effective orthodontic option for patients with bite issues. Our clear braces are a perfect alternative for those who want to straighten their smiles without metal brackets.
As a seasoned provider of clear braces, we are experts at helping our patients achieve their dream smiles. We offer comprehensive and convenient orthodontic care for teenagers and adults with our licensed dental staff, innovative dental technology, and convenient office location. Our caring, friendly orthodontists are here to assist you in achieving a straight, beautiful, and healthy smile. Call us and book your consultation today.
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What Are Clear Braces?
Clear braces are a low-visibility alternative to traditional metal braces. Unlike traditional braces, clear braces are made from ceramic or plastic and are designed to be less noticeable and discreet. There are two options for clear braces that you can choose depending on your orthodontic needs. The first option is clear aligners, which are removable plastic trays that fit over the teeth and use gradual pressure to straighten your smile.
The second option is ceramic braces. These use brackets and wires like traditional braces, but the brackets and wires are either clear or tooth-colored so they don't stand out. This option works well for those who may have more extensive or complicated bite issues but still want discreet treatment. Our orthodontists provide clear braces for teenagers and adults.
Our Tucson clear braces can help to treat all types of orthodontic treatments, whether simple or complex. The severity of your bite issue will determine the treatment duration as well as which type of clear braces would be most effective. Our orthodontist will evaluate your smile and provide an estimation of your treatment length.
What Can Clear Braces Treat?
Clear braces from our practice can address a range of orthodontic concerns. Our dentists can now use clear braces to fix simple to complex orthodontic conditions. Some of the common orthodontic issues that we can correct with clear braces includes:
- Crooked Teeth
- Crowded Teeth
- Gapped Teeth
- Overbites
- Underbites
- Crossbites
- Open Bites
What are the Advantages of Clear Braces?
Unlike traditional metal braces, clear braces offer a more aesthetic alternative for those who prefer less visible options. Most people who opt for clear braces feel more confident about their orthodontic treatment knowing that people will focus on their smiles instead of their braces. For young adults and teenagers, ceramic clear braces provide the discipline of traditional braces while minimizing the self-esteem issues associated with metal braces.
Clear Braces FAQs
If you're considering clear braces for the first time, you likely have plenty of questions. Our team is happy to provide any information you'd like to know about your clear braces. Here are some common questions we receive from our patients:
On average, you will have clear braces for 12-18 months to straighten your teeth. Keep in mind that the length of treatment will vary depending on the severity of your misalignment. Our orthodontist will fully explain what you can expect during treatment, including the planned treatment length.
When you wear your clear braces for the first time, you may experience slight discomfort and tenderness. These are expected side effects that will clear within a few days after treatment. You may also feel some soreness when your archwire is tightened or you switch to a new aligner tray. You can ease your symptoms by taking over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
If you are wearing clear ceramic braces, you should avoid sticky, hard, or crunchy foods that may dislodge or break your brackets. Our orthodontist will offer you a list of things you should avoid while on treatment. Those with clear aligner trays can remove their aligners to eat, so you won't have any diet restrictions. However, you will need to brush your teeth and rinse your aligners after every meal or snack to remove food debris and avoid discoloring your clear aligners.
Personalized Clear Braces Treatment in Tucson
At Doctor Smiles Orthodontics, we are passionate about the beauty and health of your smile. Our orthodontist will take the time to know you personally and help you treat bite or alignment issues using our Tucson clear braces. Contact our office today to book your appointment with our dentists, and let us assist you in achieving a beautiful smile that will last a lifetime.
CALL US: (520) 571-1756 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
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