Clear Aligners in Woodstock

Clear aligner orthodontic treatment consists of a series of clear, custom aligners designed to straighten teeth without metal wires or brackets.

Using advanced 3D computer imaging technology, we will create a personalized treatment plan to address your smile's specific needs.

Your clear aligners will then be manufactured to fit your teeth precisely during each stage of the treatment process. 

At Woodstock Orthodontics, we use Spark^™ and Angel Aligners, which are both made from BPA-free plastic.

Spark aligners are made with TruGEN^™ material, a proprietary material designed to be clearer, more comfortable, and less prone to staining than other clear aligner materials. This material is not only BPA free, it also does not contain mercury, latex, or phthalate.

At Woodstock Orthodontics, we offer both Spark and Angel Aligners for our patients.

The features of clear aligners include:

• Smooth plastic construction for enhanced comfort
• A discreet, low-profile appearance
• Options for teens and adults
• No adjustment appointments
• Removable for brushing, flossing, and eating

Your clear aligner treatment will come in a series of clear plastic aligners.

Each aligner in the series is designed to move your teeth in tiny increments. Your orthodontist will tell you how long you will have to wear each aligner before replacing it with the next one in the series, which will pick up where the last one left off. Each set of aligners plays a key role in the series.

This process will continue until your teeth are in their prescribed, corrected positions.

The cost of orthodontic treatment with clear aligners can vary depending on the severity of your misalignment and how many sets of aligners you'll need to resolve it.

As you can imagine, the more severe or complex your misalignment is, the more sets of aligners you will need to correct it, and the more your treatment will cost.

Concerns about cost are completely understandable. We offer low down payment and zero-interest financing plans to help make orthodontic treatment affordable for all our patients.

Visit our payment plans page to learn more about what we do to help make orthodontic care more affordable for our patients.

Everyone's smile is different, so every treatment plan is different. The number of sets of aligners you need to straighten your smile will depend on the nature and severity of your misalignment.

Your orthodontist will be able to provide you with an accurate estimate of how long your treatment will last during your initial consultation.

The duration of your clear aligner treatment will depend on several factors, such as the severity of the misalignment of your teeth and jaws. 

This determines the amount of movement that will be required to correct the problem and how many aligners you will need to go through to accomplish this. As a result, clear aligner treatment may take longer for some patients than others.

Absolutely! Almost anyone with healthy teeth and gums is a potential candidate for clear aligners. There is no upper age limit for clear aligner treatment.

In fact, many adults are opting to undergo orthodontic treatment with clear aligners because they are convenient to remove to eat, brush, and floss.

Plus, the barely-there appearance of clear aligners makes them even more enticing to adults looking to undergo orthodontic treatment without anyone knowing.

Yes! Teenagers can be great candidates for clear aligners. In the past, many teens dreaded orthodontic treatment for fear of how braces would look. With clear aligner treatment, that fear is gone.

While wearing clear aligners may take some getting used to at first, we believe you will find that they fit very comfortably into your daily routines.

Clear aligners are nearly invisible when worn and most people will not even know you are undergoing orthodontic treatment.

Additionally, since clear aligners can be removed whenever you eat, drink, brush, or floss, there are no dietary restrictions associated with their use, and you can maintain your regular oral hygiene routine.

You'll need to visit the orthodontist for a checkup about every 16 weeks during your clear aligner treatment. These appointments allow your orthodontist to assess your progress. If any refinements or adjustments are needed for your treatment, they may require extra visits.

One benefit of clear aligners is that they need to be adjusted or tightened – you just switch to the next set of aligners as prescribed by your orthodontist – so you won't need to visit us for these types of appointments during your treatment.

When you first start treatment, your orthodontist will tell you how often you should switch out your aligners, as the duration of time can vary from case to case.

Because you remove your clear aligners to eat, there aren't any dietary restrictions associated with wearing them.

We recommend taking your aligners out when drinking anything other than water to avoid staining or warping them and to prevent sugars and acids from getting trapped between them and your teeth.

There are a few different steps involved when it comes to keeping your clear aligners clean, but all in all it's pretty simple.

Each time you take your aligners out of your mouth, be sure to rinse them to wash away dry saliva and plaque that may be beginning to develop.

It is also recommended to brush your teeth after each meal before putting your aligners back in. This prevents food and other debris from getting trapped between your teeth and the aligners, leading to bad breath, cavities, and gum disease.

Clean your aligners thoroughly each day using a soft toothbrush and some clear anti-bacterial soap or toothpaste. Be sure to brush your aligners gently so as not to scratch them. Once your aligners are clean, rinse the soap off thoroughly with cool water. Then you're done!

Whenever they aren't in your mouth, or soaking in cleaning solution, store your clear aligners in the case they came with. This will keep them safe and clean until it is time to put them back in.

While you can definitely still play sports, we recommend investing in a sports mouth guard to protect your teeth while you undergo any orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic treatment causes your teeth to loosen slightly as they shift into their new positions, which can make them more susceptible to damage than they normally are.

Clear aligners are removable, so you can switch to your mouth guard to play sports easily.

However, keep in mind that in order to keep treatment on track, clear aligners must be kept in for a minimum of 22 hours a day (or as prescribed by your orthodontist), so plan your time carefully.

Yes! Simply remove your aligners to play your instrument, and pop them back in when you're done.

Keep in mind that you must keep your clear aligners in for about 22 hours a day (or as prescribed by your orthodontist), so be sure to plan your practice time carefully.

Clear aligners and braces are both effective orthodontic treatment options, but there are differences between them that may affect their suitability for different individuals.

Factors to consider when choosing between clear aligners and braces include aesthetics, your personal preferences and lifestyle, cost, and the nature and severity of your misalignment.

Your orthodontist will assess your specific case and recommend the best treatment option for your needs.

Learn more about treatment options here.