Free Clear Aligner Consult
Are you unhappy with the look of your smile and wonder if there’s anything that can be done? At Park Slope Dentistry Seventh Avenue, as part of your exam we include a free orthodontic consult with Dr. Angelique Freking, an experienced clear aligner provider. Dr. Freking will evaluate your teeth and bite, listen to what you’d like to change, and talk through what this treatment can do for your smile and your overall oral health. If you want to transform your smile, take the first step by booking your free consultation today.
Clear Aligners Q&A
How do clear aligners work?
Clear plastic trays, called aligners, apply consistent pressure on the teeth to carefully and precisely move them into the correct position.
What issues can aligners correct?
Aligners can correct a number of common issues including
crooked teeth
crowded teeth
gapped teeth
overbites and underbites
crossbites and open bites
Am I a good candidate for aligners?
We can’t say for sure without meeting you and doing an exam, but in general if you’re an adult with healthy teeth and gums, clear aligners are a viable option to adjust your teeth.
How long do aligner treatments take?
Everyone’s treatment plan is different, but on average cases take about 8 months.
What are the steps to having clear aligners?
The first step is to come in for a free consult. Dr. Freking will talk to you your concerns with your teeth and how clear aligners can help.
If you decide to move forward, we will take a digital 3D scan of your upper and lower teeth. Dr. Freking will then create an individualized treatment plan for your teeth. This step generally takes 2-4 weeks.
When you start treatment, you will be fitted with your first tray, and if necessary have small, tooth colored attachments bonded to your teeth. These attachments are used for leverage to turn, torque or push teeth in specific directions. When your treatment is finished, the attachments will be removed. After your trays are properly fitted, we will show you how to insert and remove the trays, and how to properly take care of them.
You’ll come back 2-3 weeks later so we can check your progress and give you your next sets of trays. If everything’s going well, you’ll then return to the office once every two months for checkups until the treatment is over.
How long should I wear my trays every day?
Clear aligners work by applying constant pressure on your teeth. Because of that, you need to wear your trays as much as possible. For best results, we recommend wearing your trays for 20-22 hours a day.
When do I take my trays out?
You should remove your trays to eat, drink anything but water, and to brush and floss twice a day.
Do clear aligners work as well as traditional braces?
For the most part, yes. There are some issues that braces are better suited to treat than clear aligners, and in those cases Dr. Freking will refer you to an orthodontist.