Traditional, Clear, Gold or Aligners: Which is right for you?

	Traditional braces	Clear or gold braces	Clear Aligners
Minor to moderate changes in dental alignment?	Yes	Yes	Yes
Major changes in dental structure and alignment	Yes	Yes	No
Can I easily remove for eating, brushing, flossing?	Not going anywhere	Not going anywhere	Yes
The classic, brace-face smile	You bet	Hard to notice, but you can feel them	Nope. They are clear trays that go over your teeth
Are they covered by insurance?	Sometimes! Regardless, we help keep it affordable.	Sometimes partial coverage applies! Regardless, we help keep it affordable.	Sometimes! Regardless, we help keep it affordable.

What you should know about Clear aligners?

What are clear aligners (i.e. Invisalign, etc.) ?

Often referred to as “Invisalign”, the first aligner brand on the market, orthodontic aligners are a removable, virtually invisible solution to straighter teeth. Treatment entails a series of clear, custom-made trays that gradually move your teeth into alignment. Clear aligners are priced 40% less expensive than leading brands on the market and available exclusively by trained orthodontists at Western Dental.

How do Clear Orthodontic Aligners work?

Aligners are clear plastic trays that snaps over your teeth. You wear them for 18-20 hours a day, removing them when you eat and when you brush and floss your teeth. Your personal Orthodontist will provide you with a series of clear trays that you’ll change out every few weeks.  Your teeth will gradually move to their new position over the course of approximately 20 sets of aligners.

How do clear braces work?

Clear braces are good for people who are looking for an alternate to metal brackets to straighten their teeth. They use the same technique to shift your smile as standard metal braces, except the brackets are less noticeable. Your orthodontist will adjust them every 4-6 weeks until you have the smile you always wanted.

How to choose?

Your Brident Dental orthodontist is trained to evaluate your alignment, bite and jaw.  At your free consultation, the doctor will discuss your lifestyle and goals and help you make the choice that will ensure the best results.