Clear Aligners

What Are Clear Aligners?

Clear aligners are an orthodontic treatment designed to gradually move your teeth into their ideal positions using a series of custom-made, transparent aligners. They fit closely over your teeth, making them a discreet alternative to traditional braces.

Each set of aligners is worn for a prescribed period before moving on to the next set in the series. With each new aligner, gentle and controlled pressure helps guide your teeth towards their planned positions.

Treatment times vary depending on your individual needs and the amount of movement required. Some cases may take only a few months, while more complex treatment can take 18 months or longer. Your dentist will assess your teeth and create a personalised treatment plan, including an estimated treatment timeframe.

To find out whether clear aligners are suitable for you, make an appointment online or call us on (03) 9887 4539 in Wantirna South, (03) 9886 7551 in Glen Waverley or (03) 8794 9777 in Narre Warren.

Our practices are conveniently located at 3 Rezes St, Wantirna South VIC 3152; 228 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150; and 5/2-8 Victor Cres, Narre Warren VIC 3805.

What Are the Advantages of Choosing Clear Aligners?

Clear aligners offer a discreet and convenient way to straighten teeth and can be suitable for many common orthodontic concerns. Because the aligners are transparent and fit closely over the teeth, they are far less noticeable than traditional braces, making them a popular choice for adults and teens who want a more subtle treatment option.

Clear aligners are generally worn for around 20 to 22 hours each day and can be removed for eating, drinking, brushing and flossing. This makes it easier to maintain good oral hygiene throughout treatment, without having to clean around brackets and wires.

Because the aligners are removable, there are also fewer restrictions on what you can eat. You can continue enjoying your usual foods by simply removing your aligners at mealtimes and replacing them afterwards, helping clear aligner treatment fit more easily into everyday life.

How Is Clear Aligner Treatment Planned?

Your dentist will assess your teeth and bite and take detailed digital scans, photographs and other records as required. Advanced digital technology is then used to create a 3D model of your teeth and carefully plan how they will move throughout treatment.

Your treatment is mapped out in stages, with each set of aligners designed to gradually guide your teeth towards their planned positions. In many cases, you will also be able to see a digital simulation of your proposed treatment outcome before you begin.

Who Can Have Clear Aligners?

Clear aligners can be suitable for many adults and teenagers and can be used to address a range of orthodontic concerns, from minor cosmetic alignment issues to more involved cases.

Because the aligners are removable, following your dentist’s instructions and wearing them for the recommended amount of time each day is an important part of achieving the planned result.

Not every orthodontic concern is best treated with clear aligners, so your dentist will assess your teeth, bite and treatment goals to determine whether they are an appropriate option for you. Treatment time will vary depending on the complexity of your case and the amount of tooth movement required.

Spark Aligners

What Are Spark Aligners?

Spark Aligners are a clear aligner system designed to straighten teeth using a series of custom-made, removable aligners. Each aligner is created specifically for your teeth and applies gentle, controlled pressure to gradually move them towards their planned positions.

Made from Spark’s proprietary TruGEN™ material, the aligners are designed to be clear, comfortable and resistant to staining. They fit closely over the teeth and can be removed for eating, drinking, brushing and flossing, making them a discreet and convenient alternative to traditional braces.

Spark Aligners can be used to treat a range of orthodontic concerns, including crowded or crooked teeth, gaps between teeth and certain bite problems. Your dentist will assess your teeth and bite to determine whether Spark Aligners are suitable for your individual needs.

Why Choose Spark Aligners?

One of the key benefits of Spark Aligners is their discreet appearance. The aligners are designed to be highly transparent, helping them blend naturally with your smile and making them less noticeable during everyday activities.

Spark’s TruGEN™ material is engineered to provide sustained force retention to support predictable tooth movement throughout treatment. The aligners are also designed with smooth, polished edges for a comfortable fit against the gums.

As with other clear aligner treatments, Spark Aligners are removable. You can take them out when eating and drinking and continue brushing and flossing normally, without brackets or wires getting in the way. There are also no specific food restrictions associated with the aligners because they are removed at mealtimes.

For patients looking for a discreet, removable and digitally planned approach to straightening their teeth, Spark Aligners may be an excellent option. Your dentist can discuss the expected treatment time, costs and likely outcomes with you following a personalised assessment.

ClearCorrect

What is a Clear Correct Aligners?

ClearCorrect aligners are removable, using nearly invisible sets of clear, plastic aligners that will progressively move your teeth into their pre-determined positions. Treatment provides predictable results and this system is very easy to use. We can treat a wide variety of orthodontic problems using ClearCorrect and all you need do is wear your aligners as directed, for at least twenty two hours each day.

Why Choose This System?

Clear Correct aligners fit tightly over your teeth but are easily removed whenever you wish to eat or drink or to brush and floss. This makes it simple to maintain good dental health right throughout treatment with very little impact on everyday life.