Discreet Orthodontic Treatment to Straighten Teeth in Box Hill, Melbourne
A discreet, removable option for straightening teeth
Clear aligners are a transparent, removable orthodontic option used to gradually move teeth.
At Facial Harmony Skin & Dental in Box Hill, clear aligner treatment begins with an assessment of your teeth, bite and oral health to determine whether this approach may be suitable for you.
What Are Clear Aligners?
Clear aligners are transparent trays designed to gradually move teeth towards planned positions over time.
A series of aligners is created according to your individual treatment plan, with each aligner worn as directed by your dentist.
Unlike fixed braces, clear aligners can be removed for eating, drinking and cleaning your teeth. They are also less visually noticeable than traditional metal brackets and wires.
Things People Often Value About Clear Aligners
Clear aligners offer a different experience from traditional fixed braces. Depending on your individual needs and preferences, features people may value include:
- transparent aligners that are less noticeable than metal braces
- removable trays for eating and drinking
- the ability to remove aligners for brushing and flossing
- no fixed metal brackets or wires
- an orthodontic option that can fit around everyday routines
Clear aligners still require commitment. They need to be worn as directed, and individual experiences, treatment times and outcomes vary.
Who May Be Suitable for Clear Aligners? |
Clear Aligners at Facial Harmony
At Facial Harmony Skin & Dental, clear aligner treatment starts with an assessment of your teeth, bite and oral health.
If clear aligners are considered suitable, Dr NaMoo Park will develop an individual treatment plan based on your clinical assessment and the tooth movements being considered.
Your treatment may include:
- an individual clear aligner treatment plan
- digital scans and other records to assist with planning
- a series of aligners based on the planned tooth movements
- regular reviews to monitor your progress, aligner fit and oral health
- adjustments or additional aligners where clinically required
- a retention plan following active orthodontic treatment
Before treatment begins, we’ll explain the proposed treatment, expected stages, estimated timeframe, relevant limitations and risks, alternatives and costs.
Individual responses to orthodontic treatment vary, and the treatment plan or timeframe may need to change as treatment progresses. A particular outcome cannot be guaranteed.
How the Clear Aligner Process Works
Clear aligner treatment takes place in stages. Your individual process and timeframe will depend on your teeth, bite and treatment plan.
1. Consultation & Assessment
We start by discussing what you would like to address and assessing your teeth, gums, bite and overall oral health.
Digital scans and other diagnostic records may be taken where appropriate to help determine whether clear aligners are suitable for you.
2. Individual Treatment Plan
If clear aligners are appropriate, we plan a series of custom-made aligners designed to gradually move your teeth towards their planned positions.
Before treatment begins, we’ll explain the proposed treatment, expected stages, estimated timeframe, relevant limitations and risks, alternatives and costs.
3. Wearing Your Aligners
You’ll wear each set of aligners according to the schedule provided for your treatment.
Aligners need to be worn consistently for treatment to progress as planned. We’ll explain when to change them and how to wear, clean and care for them.
4. Regular Reviews
We’ll review your progress throughout treatment to assess tooth movement, aligner fit, your bite and oral health.
Teeth may not always move exactly as initially planned, so adjustments, additional aligners or refinements may sometimes be required.
5. Retention
Once active orthodontic treatment is complete, retention is an important part of maintaining tooth position.
We’ll discuss the type of retainer recommended for you, how to wear it and how to care for it.
Treatment is monitored throughout, with clinical oversight at each stage. Individual responses and treatment times vary, and a particular treatment outcome cannot be guaranteed.
Considering Clear Aligners in Box Hill?
If you’re considering a less noticeable, removable option for straightening your teeth, clear aligners may be worth discussing.
At Facial Harmony Skin & Dental in Box Hill, we’ll assess your teeth, bite and oral health and discuss whether clear aligners may be suitable for you.
We welcome patients from Box Hill and surrounding areas, including Mont Albert, Blackburn, Surrey Hills and Doncaster.
You don’t need to know whether clear aligners are right for you before booking – that’s what the consultation is for.