Clear Aligners™️ are known in the dental industry as clear aligner therapy, which are custom trays worn in sequence that move your teeth in stages.
Clear Aligners are made from clear high quality FDA Approved dental materials. Clear Aligners are smooth, clear, transparent, BPA and gluten free. When worn, Clear Aligners are virtually undetectable.
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:
1) Scan or impression: Visit us to have a 3D scan or impression of your mouth done.
2) Align: Wear your Clear Aligners for 22 hours a day until the end of your treatment.
3) Retain: At the end of your treatment, wear your retainers to maintain your straight new smile.
The average treatment time is between 6 and 7 months, however each Clear Aligners case is different and treatment times may vary between 2 to 12 months
By default, the minimum age for Clear Aligners is 16 years of age. However, exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis (young teens usually do not qualify until all their adult teeth have fully erupted).
Depending on your medical aid: None, a portion, or the full amount may be claimed back for your Clear Aligners therapy. Kindly contact your medical aid provider to see if you are covered for clear aligners.
Clear Aligners start from R25 000 and may range upwards as the treatment is case-dependent. We may require additional x-rays, oral cleaning etc. which is not included. Consult us to find out what your treatment may cost.
Most patients report no effect on speech. However, some patients find that they have a slight lisp when they first start using Clear Aligners. This is only temporary while the tongue adjusts to having the aligners in the mouth.
Yes, you are able to remove your Clear Aligners whenever you’d like. However, it is recommended that you wear your Clear Aligners for a minimum of 22 hours per day. Only removing your Active Aligners™ to eat, drink, brush your teeth and floss.
You might experience temporary, minor discomfort at the beginning of each new stage of treatment. This is normal and is usually described as a feeling of pressure, rather than pain. It means that your Clear Aligners are working – moving your teeth gradually, helping you to achieve the desired results. The discomfort should go away after a couple of days.
No, remove your Clear Aligners to eat and drink. It is important that you brush and floss your teeth after each meal and prior to re-inserting your Clear Aligners, to maintain proper hygiene.
No, remove your Clear Aligners to eat and drink. It is important that you brush and floss your teeth after each meal and prior to re-inserting your Clear Aligners, to maintain proper hygiene.
You will need to wear your Clear Aligners for a minimum of 22 hours per day to ensure your most optimal outcome. Remove your Clear Aligners when eating and drinking.
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