Clear aligners are a modern orthodontic solution that straightens teeth using a series of custom-made, transparent plastic trays rather than traditional metal brackets and wires. These virtually invisible aligners gradually shift teeth into proper alignment through precisely planned movements, offering a discreet alternative to conventional braces that’s particularly appealing to teens and adults.
At Alta Dental Group, our clear aligner therapy combines advanced 3D digital planning with precision-crafted aligners to create beautiful, properly aligned smiles. Each set of aligners in your personalized series is slightly different, applying gentle pressure to specific teeth according to your customized treatment plan. The aligners are removable for eating, drinking, and oral hygiene, making them a convenient option that integrates seamlessly with your lifestyle.
Clear aligners can effectively address a wide range of orthodontic issues, including crowded teeth, gaps, overbites, underbites, and crossbites. While not every case is suitable for aligner therapy, advances in the technology have expanded treatment capabilities, allowing many patients who previously would have required traditional braces to benefit from this more aesthetic approach to orthodontic treatment.
At Alta Dental Group, clear aligner treatment is performed by our skilled dental team with specialized training in orthodontic principles and aligner therapy. Dr. Rashad Altawaty brings comprehensive expertise in occlusion (bite function) and aesthetic design to your clear aligner treatment, ensuring results that are both beautiful and functionally optimal. His detailed approach to treatment planning focuses not just on straight teeth but on creating harmonious relationships between your teeth, jaw joints, and facial profile.
Dr. Omar Bajwa complements this expertise with his focus on conservative, efficient orthodontic solutions that achieve maximum results with minimal intervention. Together, they evaluate each case to determine whether clear aligners are the appropriate solution for your specific orthodontic needs and which aligner system will best address your unique concerns.
Our clear aligner treatments benefit from our advanced digital imaging technology, which creates precise 3D models of your current tooth positions and enables detailed visualization of your projected results. This technology-forward approach allows for more accurate planning, better communication about expected outcomes, and the ability to make refinements throughout your treatment process.
Our orthodontic assistants and treatment coordinators complete this exceptional team, providing detailed instruction on aligner wear and maintenance, tracking your progress through treatment, and ensuring you remain comfortable and informed throughout your aligner journey.
Your clear aligner journey at Alta Dental Group begins with a comprehensive consultation to determine if you’re a suitable candidate for this treatment approach. During this initial visit, our team examines your teeth, bite relationship, and overall oral health while discussing your specific concerns and goals. Advanced digital scanning creates a detailed 3D model of your current tooth positions, allowing for thorough analysis of your orthodontic needs and visualization of potential treatment outcomes. Based on this comprehensive assessment, we recommend whether clear aligners are appropriate for your case and which specific system would best address your unique situation.
Treatment planning follows with the creation of your personalized aligner sequence. Using specialized software, our dentists map out each stage of tooth movement required to achieve your ideal alignment, considering not just aesthetics but also functional bite relationships. This digital plan is reviewed with you, allowing you to preview the projected progression of your treatment and expected final result. For Invisalign cases, this information is transmitted to Invisalign’s production facility; for other aligner systems, it may be utilized by different laboratories according to the system selected.
Your custom aligners are fabricated based on this detailed treatment plan, with each set designed to accomplish specific tooth movements in the sequence required to achieve your ideal result. When your aligners are ready, we provide thorough instruction on proper wear (typically 20-22 hours daily), care, and progression through your series of aligners. Most patients change to a new set every 1-2 weeks according to their specific treatment protocol.
Progress monitoring occurs through regular appointments approximately every 6-8 weeks, where we evaluate your advancement through treatment, make any necessary adjustments to your plan, and provide new sets of aligners. Digital scanning may be repeated periodically to compare actual progress with the projected movement, allowing for refinements if needed to achieve optimal results.
After completing your full aligner sequence, we evaluate the final position of your teeth and determine whether any additional refinement aligners are needed to perfect your result. Once your ideal alignment is achieved, we transition to retention with either removable clear retainers, fixed retainers bonded behind your front teeth, or a combination of both, based on your specific needs and preferences. This retention phase is crucial for maintaining your new smile long-term, preventing the natural tendency of teeth to shift back toward their original positions.
Clear aligners represent a revolutionary approach to orthodontic treatment, offering the benefits of straighter teeth without the aesthetic and lifestyle compromises of traditional braces. At Alta Dental Group in Irvine, our comprehensive clear aligner services combine advanced technology with experienced providers to deliver beautiful, functional results with maximum convenience and comfort.
Our personalized approach ensures that your clear aligner treatment addresses your specific concerns and goals, whether you’re seeking comprehensive orthodontic correction or more focused aesthetic enhancement. The combination of detailed 3D treatment planning, precision-crafted aligners, and regular professional monitoring creates predictable, efficient treatment with results that can transform both your smile and your confidence.
Whether you’re a teenager wanting a metal-free orthodontic experience or an adult who has hesitated to pursue orthodontic treatment due to aesthetic concerns, we invite you to discover the Alta Dental Group difference in clear aligner therapy. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward the beautifully aligned smile you’ve always wanted.
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2500 Alton Parkway Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92606, US 1-949-561-1449
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