ClearCorrect – Midland, TX
Incredibly Straight Results Without Compromise
Are you struggling with a crooked smile? Do you have some teeth that are out of position or too spaced apart? In the past, you would have to wear metal brackets and wires to effectively straighten your smile. However, at Boyles General Dentistry & Implant Center, we can provide our patients with ClearCorrect aligners to correct their bites comfortably and discreetly. You’ll be able to achieve your dream smile without having to hide your pearly whites during the process. Read on or call us today to schedule your initial consultation for ClearCorrect in Midland!
Why Choose Boyles General Dentistry & Implant Center for ClearCorrect?
- Uses Comfortable & Discreet Dental Materials
- Partnered with a Trusted Orthodontist
- Highly Trained & Dedicated Dental Team
How ClearCorrect Works
Similar to traditional braces, ClearCorrect aligners are designed to gradually move your teeth into their more ideal positions through precise pressure. However, it doesn’t involve any metal wires or brackets to do this. Instead, our team will provide you with a series of custom-made, smooth plastic trays that are also incredibly transparent. You’ll be required to wear these aligners for 20-22 hours every day, except for when you’re eating or cleaning your teeth. You’ll then switch out to your next pair of trays after a few weeks and repeat this process until you accomplish your desired results.
Who Can ClearCorrect Help?
Unfortunately, many people don’t think clear aligners would work in their situation, but the truth is that ClearCorrect can be utilized in most mild to moderate orthodontic cases. As long as you’re committed to sticking to Dr. Boyles’s instructions for treatment and your teeth don’t require severe or intensive shifting, you are probably an eligible patient! Some of the most common orthodontic problems ClearCorrect can address include bite alignment issues and spacing of your teeth.
Having minor bite misalignment—whether it’s an overbite, underbite, crossbite, or open bite—can make it more likely for your enamel to wear down quicker over time. This can also make eating and chewing food more difficult to do. Straightening your teeth with ClearCorrect can help make your daily oral habits much easier in the long run.
Crowded Teeth
If your teeth are too close together or become pushed against each other, it can result in crooked and crowded teeth. On top of being noticeable, this issue can also make your teeth cleaning routine difficult to perform, as you won’t be able to reach every crevice of your smile. This can make your teeth and gums vulnerable to bacteria and complications, such as cavities and infection. With ClearCorrect, you can make it easier to maintain a clean and healthy smile.
Gaps Between Teeth
Teeth that are too far apart can easily accumulate debris, food particles, and bacteria, which makes it simpler for plaque and tartar to form. Your smile can also be at risk of damage, as your pearly whites won’t be close enough to support each other. ClearCorrect can be the answer to minimize these risks. Plus, by closing significant gaps, we can vastly improve your smile’s appearance and confidence.
Overbite
An overbite occurs when the top arch of teeth juts forward in front of the bottom arch. In other words, your upper teeth do not match up properly with your lower teeth. In this situation, we can use ClearCorrect to bring the arches together for efficient biting and chewing.
Underbite
Opposite of an overbite, an underbite happens when the lower teeth rest in front of the upper teeth. This position can make taking a bite out of an apple or other foods difficult to say the least. Plus, it can lead to jaw pain and other unpleasant symptoms. Thankfully, ClearCorrect can manage to fix that!
Crossbite
Many times, patients have a combination of teeth from the upper and lower arches that stand in front of each other. While this may seem like a good compromise, a crossbite can wear down certain areas of your teeth faster because of pressure points from your jaw. The best option is to give yourself a better bite that can last as long as possible.
Open Bite
When you have an open bite, it means that you have a gap between the bottom of your upper teeth and the top of your lower teeth. Put another way, your teeth don’t meet in the middle. As you might imagine, this space can make tearing into food and breaking it down into smaller pieces significantly frustrating and tough. By the time treatment is complete, however, your teeth will be both functional and beautifully straight.
The Benefits of ClearCorrect
Between traditional braces and ClearCorrect, you can expect to appreciate numerous advantages with the latter treatment, including:
- Reduced gum and soft tissue irritation with the plastic material.
- Easier teeth cleaning routine and clear aligner maintenance.
- No dietary restrictions due to the removable trays.
- Improved confidence during the orthodontic process.
- Faster treatment time than traditional braces, on average.
Understanding the Cost of ClearCorrect
Since every patient’s smile is unique, you won’t expect to pay a set fee for ClearCorrect. The only way to determine a more precise cost estimate for your treatment is to undergo an initial consultation with Dr. Boyles. We’ll look over your oral health, discuss your smile goals, and provide you with a more accurate price approximation after we’ve put together a treatment plan. However, know that regardless of the cost, we are willing to work with you and find an affordable method of payment.
Factors That Affect the Cost of ClearCorrect
The cost of ClearCorrect can typically be influenced by factors like the type(s) of misalignment you have because some kinds are easier or faster to treat than others. In addition, the severity of your orthodontic situation and how well you adhere to the treatment instructions also contribute to the cost. If, for example, you don’t stick to your plan or wear the aligners as much as you should every day, you will most likely need additional aligners, which means a higher price.
ClearCorrect vs. Mail-In Aligners: Which Costs More?
Perhaps at first glance, an alternative that requires taking your own impressions and mailing them in may seem attractive because of the difference in price. However, those solutions can come with costly risks. For instance, if you don’t take the impressions perfectly, your treatment plan can be flawed from the beginning, and no trained professional monitors your progress or makes sure things are going smoothly. Should anything need to be changed or adjusted, you’ll have to deal with customer service, which is always a nightmare. Ultimately, you could end up with imperfect results, making your mail-in treatment pointless or ineffective. It’s simply smarter to opt for ClearCorrect from the beginning and know that you’ll love how your teeth turn out.
Does Dental Insurance Cover ClearCorrect?
In the past, many dental insurance benefits didn’t apply to clear aligners; however, that has changed in recent years. A lot of plans include orthodontic treatment through clear aligners like ClearCorrect. Our team can verify if your dental insurance can cover some of the cost, and you might explore alternative financing options like CareCredit and ALPHAEON CREDIT to help keep your out-of-pocket portion within your budget! Rather than pay the entire amount at all once, you can pay over multiple months, which is typically easier to manage financially.
Zima Pods
Although the ClearCorrect aligners are worn only for a week or two at a time, dangerous plaque can easily accumulate on them. Every day, you should gently brush them, but microscopic bacteria can still remain, especially in deep crevices. As a result, the tainted aligners can lead to oral infections, cavities, or discoloration of the plastic. To better protect your smile from harm during treatment, Zima Pods deep clean your aligners through 42,000 hz ultrasonic waves. These waves create tiny bubbles that lift attached bacteria from the aligners without damaging the plastic. If you want your aligners and your smile to stay in excellent condition throughout ClearCorrect treatment, you should consider taking advantage of Zima Pods.
ClearCorrect FAQs
Will I Need to Have Traditional Dental Impressions Taken for My ClearCorrect Aligners?
If you’ve ever experienced traditional dental impressions before, you may understandably dread having to do them again during your ClearCorrect consultation. However, rest assured that our team at Boyles General Dentistry & Dental Implant Center uses a digital impression system, in which a small device scans your upper and lower arches without that putty-like substance. In other words, the risk for gagging, discomfort, and inaccurate impressions is drastically reduced. Within just a couple of minutes, we have a 3D model of your mouth on our screen to make sure your aligners fit perfectly.
How Do I Floss with ClearCorrect Aligners?
Regardless of the orthodontic treatment you have, daily oral hygiene becomes even more important. Unfortunately, brushing and flossing with traditional braces can be challenging to say the least. You have to negotiate around the metal brackets and wires as well as get in between teeth to clear out plaque. In contrast, ClearCorrect aligners are simply removed, allowing you free access to your teeth just like before. As a result, brushing and flossing habits can stay relatively straightforward. Note that you’ll need to brush and floss more frequently throughout the day, namely after you eat or drink anything other than water. Otherwise, bacteria and plaque can get trapped between your teeth and aligners, inviting complications.
How Long Does ClearCorrect Treatment Take?
Typical braces require between 24 and 36 months to complete treatment. In this several year period, you may feel self-conscious about smiling or talking because your braces stick out. On the other hand, ClearCorrect can cut your treatment length in half with only 12 to 18 months! Not only is that substantially less time in treatment, but your continued confidence can make the time seem to pass even faster.
Does ClearCorrect Treatment Hurt?
Compared to traditional braces, ClearCorrect treatment is much more comfortable. Although shifting teeth in the jawbone via any method will likely involve some discomfort or soreness, ClearCorrect does not have pokey wires and brackets that can irritate your cheeks, lips, or tongue. Also, patients’ mouths are usually sore for only a couple of days after switching to the next set of aligners.
What Should I Do If I Lose or Break an Aligner?
If you are unable to locate your aligner, or if it breaks, immediately give us a call. Dr. Boyles can instruct you whether to revert to your previous set of aligners and reorder the current set or skip ahead to the next one. Even if your treatment is slightly delayed, following his advice will keep you headed in the right direction with the least amount of discomfort.