Clear Aligners
Clear Aligners Deliver Straight Smiles!
Clear aligners offer an excellent option for straightening teeth with ease and discretion.
Clear Aligners Are Efficient and Discreet!
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are an alternative to traditional braces that busy adults and teens love!
Here’s what you should know about orthodontic treatment with clear aligners in Riverview, FL.
How Do Clear Aligners Work?
Instead of brackets and wires, we use removable custom clear aligners to straighten teeth. Wearing aligners for at least 20 to 22 hours daily will achieve the best results and ensure you finish your treatment on time. Following Dr. Ricafort’s instructions, you’ll move to the next set of aligners every two to three weeks.
While each patient’s needs differ, most patients complete their treatment with clear aligners in 10 to 18 months.
Since aligners are removable, you won’t have to change your diet or home care routine during treatment.
What Are Some of the Problems That Clear Aligners Fix?
Clear aligners can correct several orthodontic concerns:
- Crooked teeth
- Crossbites
- Underbites
- Overbites
- Gaps between teeth
- Overlapped teeth
While clear aligners work well for many patients, they cannot correct complex bite concerns. If you are not a candidate for clear aligners, Dr. Ricafort will discuss your options.
What Are the Benefits of Clear Aligners?
Clear aligners provide several benefits that our patients appreciate.
- Ease - You can remove aligners to brush and floss, making oral hygiene simple and effective.
- Freedom - During treatment, you can remove your aligners for meals and—enjoy all your favorite foods.
- Comfort - Aligners are smooth, fit snugly, and are more comfortable to wear than brackets and wires.
- Efficiency - There are fewer visits with your orthodontist needed during treatment.
- Discretion - Since aligners are clear and snug fitting, they are essentially invisible.
What Advantages Do Straight Teeth Provide?
Straightening your teeth provides several significant advantages for your smile, including better chewing and jaw function, improved oral health, enhanced confidence, and easier brushing and flossing.
Properly aligned teeth are easier to keep clean, reducing your risk of developing common dental problems like tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease.
When your bite is correctly aligned, it reduces your chances of developing a painful jaw joint condition known as temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Correct bite alignment also makes chewing your food more manageable, which can improve and enhance your diet.
Are Clear Aligners Right for You?
The best way to determine if clear aligners suit your needs is to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Ricafort. Your trusted Riverview orthodontist will use photos, x-rays, and digital impressions and examine your teeth to create a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and smile goals.
Your clear aligners are made according to Dr. Ricafort’s specifications and customized for your smile.
If you’d like to learn more about the possibilities for your smile, we encourage you to contact Neighborhood Orthodontics at (813) 379-2003. We proudly serve patients in Riverview and the surrounding communities of Fishhawk Ranch, Apollo Beach, Bloomingdale, Gibsonton, and Brandon, FL.
Frequently Asked Questions
With all the conveniences the internet offers, it seems you don’t even need to leave your home to straighten your teeth!
But how reliable and safe are products purchased over the internet compared to treatment with an orthodontic specialist? Read on to find out!
The Benefits of Choosing an Orthodontist to Straighten Your Teeth
It may seem convenient to order clear aligners online, but how can you rely on a treatment plan created by someone who has never even seen your teeth? You can’t, and here’s why.
Dr. Ricafort creates custom treatment plans for each patient after gathering ample information about their teeth and bites with photos, 3-D imaging, an exam, and x-rays. Accurate information ensures a successful treatment plan with predictable outcomes.
What happens if you don’t achieve your desired results? Unfortunately, with internet products, you’re on your own. There is no one you can follow up with directly, and you may have to consider visiting an orthodontist anyway.
It’s also wise to straighten your teeth under the supervision of a specialist in case you encounter any unforeseen problems.
Contact Your Riverview Orthodontist
Gathering all the information you can will help you make the best decision for your smile. Call Neighborhood Orthodontics at (813) 379-2003 to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Ricafort to learn more.
