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Who Makes the Best Clear Braces - Invisalign or ClearCorrect

Invisalign Teeth Aligner Best Clear Braces Be sure to choose Invisalign or products like clear correct who look alike but do not produce the same result. While traditional braces are put on once and adjusted throughout the time frame in which they have to be worn, the 'invisible' version requires a series of aligners that create the desired movement in teeth.

Invisalign Braces Are Almost Invisible
Instead of using wires to loosen and move teeth, the new 'invisible' version called Invisalign uses clear aligners that slip over teeth and move them over time. While traditional braces are put on once and adjusted throughout the timeframe in which they have to be worn, the 'invisible' version requires a series of aligners, which create the desired movement in teeth.

A visit to the dentist and a preliminary examination can determine whether or not a patient is a good fit for Invisalign braces. If the answer is yes, the dentist will create a detailed treatment plan and an impression or mold of the patient's teeth will be sent to a dental lab where a 3D digital model is created using a CT scanner. That model is then used to design the series of aligners that will be used to bring about the desired results on the patient's teeth.

The aligners are made from a thermoplastic material and look similar to the tooth-whitening trays used by dentists. The number of aligners that are required depends on each patient and the problem that the braces will solve or correct. 


Aligners are custom-made in a dental laboratory for each patient and the length of time that the invisible braces have to be worn is typically from six months to a year - eighteen months maximum for teeth that need more adjustment.