Clear Aligners

You don’t have to wear uncomfortable metal braces if you want straighter teeth. At Melillo Dental, James Melillo, DDS, Dasny Castillo-Beltran, DDS, and the team can straighten your smile with clear aligners for an easier and more convenient orthodontic experience. To learn more about what clear aligners can do for your smile, schedule an appointment by calling the office in Yonkers, New York, or request one online today. 

What are clear aligners?

Clear aligners or clear braces are an orthodontic alternative to traditional metal braces. Whereas traditional metal braces use a series of uncomfortable wires and brackets to push your teeth into place, clear aligners gently guide your teeth into perfect alignment using an almost invisible, comfortable plastic aligner.

People love clear aligners because they make the orthodontic process easier. They’re removable, so you can keep your teeth clean during treatment with regular brushing and flossing, and you can take them out for special circumstances like getting your picture taken or giving a big presentation.

They’re also more comfortable than traditional metal braces since they don’t have obtrusive wires or brackets that scratch the inside of your cheeks.

Why should I straighten my smile?

There are numerous benefits to straightening your smile. Properly aligned teeth keep your biting force more evenly distributed, which protects against excessive wear and tear. Straight teeth are also easier to keep clean, which benefits your overall oral health.

A straight smile is also more aesthetically pleasing. When your teeth are perfectly in line, it makes your smile look healthier and more radiant, which can boost your self-esteem and enhance your confidence. 

How do I get clear aligners?

When you come into Melillo Dental for your clear aligners, your provider begins by taking an impression of your smile. They upload that impression to a computer and use it to make a virtual model.

Using that virtual model, your provider designs your treatment plan to determine the path your teeth need to take to reach perfect alignment. They send that treatment plan to a lab that uses it to make your aligners.

As soon as you get your aligners, you begin wearing them. You wear your aligners for 20-22 hours per day, and every two weeks, you move on to the next set of aligners in your series. When you finish your entire series of aligners, you’ll have a beautifully straight smile.

Schedule your clear aligners consultation with Melillo Dental by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.