Improve Your Smile
Dental Care of Oak Park now provides clear aligner therapy services for adults and teens. Like traditional braces, clear aligners are designed to move your teeth gradually, putting pressure on your teeth to reposition and straighten them over time. Clear aligners aim to create a healthier bite by repositioning all of the teeth to balance biting forces. Malocclusion, or imperfect positioning of the teeth, can lead to excess wear, chipping of teeth, and periodontal disease as we age.
Clear aligner therapy offers an alternative to metal braces. Unlike the metal brackets and wires of traditional braces, clear aligners are smooth and virtually invisible, providing improved comfort and aesthetics during orthodontic treatment. The other advantage is the ability to remove the aligners, to allow you to maintain your usual diet and hygiene routine.
The advantages of Clear Aligner Therapy
- Aesthetics – Clear aligners are nearly invisible and far less noticeable than traditional metal braces. This is particularly valued by patients self-conscious of the appearance of metal braces.
- Comfort – Aligners are smooth and custom fit to your teeth. No sharp wires or brackets to irritate tissues of the mouth during treatment.
- Improved oral hygiene – Aligners are easily removed before brushing and flossing, allowing for an effective oral hygiene routine. Because aligners are removed prior to eating, there are no food restrictions, as brackets and wires can break with hard and sticky foods.
Schedule Your Next Appointment
Talk to us about your sedation choices when you make your next appointment: (708)-386-0960.