Treatment
Clear Aligners
Virtually invisible aligners that gradually straighten your teeth without metal brackets or wires.
Clear aligners are a series of thin, removable trays that gradually move your teeth into better alignment, with no metal brackets or wires.
Dr. Perimenis takes a digital scan and plans each stage of movement, then you wear a set of custom trays, switching to the next one as your teeth shift.
Because the trays are clear and come out for meals and brushing, treatment fits into your day while your bite and smile straighten.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about clear aligners.
Clear aligners suit people with mild to moderate crowding, spacing, or a bite that has shifted over the years. They work best when your teeth and gums are healthy and you are ready to wear the trays as directed. Dr. Perimenis will review your scan and tell you whether aligners can reach the result you want.
You start with a digital scan, so there is no messy impression material, and you see the planned movement before treatment begins. From there you wear each tray for most of the day, taking it out to eat, brush, and floss, then move to the next tray on schedule.
Most cases run from several months to about a year, depending on how far your teeth need to move. You get a projected timeline before you start, with brief check ins along the way.
Aligners only work while they are in your mouth, so consistent wear matters more than anything else. A retainer is usually needed afterward to hold your teeth in their new position.
There is no downtime, though your teeth may feel tender for a day or two after switching to a new tray. That pressure is the movement happening, and it eases quickly.
