Clear Aligners: Invisalign®, ClearCorrect®, and Discreet Smile Straightening Options

Clear aligners are a popular alternative to traditional metal braces. They offer a discreet way to straighten teeth without changing your appearance. They are also easier to clean and less likely to irritate the gums or cheeks.

These clear, removable trays are custom-made to apply gentle pressure on your teeth, gradually shifting them into their optimal position. They are easy to use and remove when you need to eat or brush your teeth.

Invisalign®

Invisalign is an alternative to traditional metal braces, providing an effective and discreet solution for straightening teeth. This orthodontic treatment uses clear aligners Raleigh NC to correct misalignments of the teeth and jaw. This method of treatment is suitable for adults and adolescents.

The treatment utilizes a digital scan to create a precise map of your current tooth positions and then a customized sequence of clear overlay templates – called trays – that gradually move the teeth with a gentle pressure. The trays are changed every few weeks, giving the teeth time to adjust and moving them 0.25-0.3 millimeters at a time.

The aligners are smooth and comfortable to wear, and they do not irritate the inside of the mouth like metal braces can. They are nearly invisible and can be removed to eat and drink, and for cleaning the teeth.

Laster Perfect Smile®

Laster Perfect Smile (LPS) is a clear aligner system designed to offer a more cosmetic alternative to traditional metal braces in Raleigh. Like Invisalign, the LPS system utilizes a series of clear, removable aligners that shift teeth into their desired position gradually over time. The treatment also doesn’t involve eating restrictions or discomfort.

For patients who want a more immediate improvement, Laster Orthodontics offers cosmetic dental veneers that can instantly straighten the appearance of crooked or misshapen teeth. Unlike other at-home clear aligner systems, veneers are customized to fit each patient’s smile.

Invisalign Teen®

Invisalign for teens is a clear, removable alternative to traditional metal braces. It uses custom-fitted aligners to shift teeth into place gradually and comfortably, without the discomfort that comes with adjusting metal wires or brackets.

For teens, who can be prone to forgetting to wear their aligners as recommended, Invisalign Teen includes compliance indicators (small blue dots that fade) on the aligners to help parents and orthodontists make sure they are being worn properly. This is an important aspect of the treatment, as it allows teens to move closer to their dream smiles more quickly and with less disruption to their daily lives.

When your teen finishes their Invisalign treatment, they will receive a final aligner tray that will confirm their teeth have fully straightened. This is a great moment to celebrate their hard work!

ClearCorrect®

ClearCorrect is a modern, discreet, & comfortable way to straighten your smile. The aligners are custom-fabricated using digital scans & are easily removable for eating, drinking, brushing & flossing. This reduces the risk of oral hygiene issues during treatment such as plaque & tartar build-up compared to traditional braces.

The aligners are fabricated in the US from measurements, photographs, X-rays & impressions taken by our doctor. This allows for a more precise fit & predictable outcome, reducing both the cost of treatment & the time it takes to finish treatment.

ClearCorrect is effective in treating mild to moderate alignment issues including crowding, spacing, overbites, underbites & crossbites. Set up a consultation to find out if ClearCorrect is right for you. Our team can also help you calculate costs based on your specific needs.

ClearSmile®

Clear aligners Raleigh NC are a discreet alternative to traditional braces, allowing you to straighten your teeth without anyone knowing. They also provide greater flexibility than fixed metal braces, enabling you to eat and drink what you want and brush and floss with ease.

ClearSmile treatment is usually fast and virtually pain-free. You may feel a slight pressure on your teeth as they move, but this is very different from the discomfort associated with conventional braces.

IAS Academy-trained dentists will customize a series of clear BPA-free plastic aligners for your specific treatment plan. You will wear them for most of the day, removing them only to eat and drink and to brush and floss your teeth. Every two weeks, you will replace your aligners with a new set until you get the smile you want.