ClearCorrect Aligners in San Jose

If you want to enjoy the teeth-straightening benefits of traditional braces without all the food restrictions and lifestyle limitations, ClearCorrect clear plastic aligners may be the right choice for you. At Butterfly Dental Care, we are a certified ClearCorrect provider in the San Jose area. As part of our orthodontic services, Dr. Chen and Dr. Nguyen use the ClearCorrect system to help our patients achieve beautiful, long-lasting, natural-looking smiles that they can’t wait to show off to others.

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What is ClearCorrect?

ClearCorrect is a clear aligner system that’s used to straighten teeth as an alternative to traditional braces. Available to general dentists or orthodontists certified to offer them to patients, ClearCorrect straightens teeth using a series of clear, custom-made, removable aligners. Over time, those aligners gradually move the teeth, eventually correcting the patient’s smile to create a new, revitalized look.

Is ClearCorrect Better Than Braces?

Much like fixed braces, ClearCorrect removable aligners can be used to treat orthodontic conditions that include crowded teeth, overbites, underbites, improperly spaced teeth, and crooked or rotated teeth.

Unlike fixed braces, ClearCorrect offers these patient advantages:

Comfort

Ease-of-care

Removable for tooth-brushing and flossing

Discrete

Minimal disruptions to daily routines

No food restrictions

What is the Process for Getting ClearCorrect?

ClearCorrect is currently available to treat adults and teenagers, although children who don’t yet have all their molars and elderly patients who present with more complicated dental issues may also be candidates for ClearCorrect.

ClearCorrect is indicated for patients with mild-to-moderate teeth misalignments or improper bites (oral malocclusions), and may not be suitable for certain misalignment cases or complex bite problems. Patients who are screened with more serious smile imperfections are further evaluated by our in-house orthodontist, Dr. Nguyen. Determining if you are a candidate for ClearCorrect can easily be done by scheduling an orthodontic screening with Dr. Chen or Dr. Nguyen.

If you are a candidate for ClearCorrect, here’s what you can expect during your course-of-treatment:

Your dental records-- including any impressions, photographs, and radiographs-- will be sent along with your prescription to the ClearCorrect lab, where an exact, 3-D model of your teeth is made.

ClearCorrect treatment involves four phases of aligner therapy. Each phase requires a new set of aligners that are worn over a three-week period. The time between each phase allows for control and flexibility. ClearCorrect aligners should be worn at all times, except when eating and drinking, or while brushing and flossing.

Once your custom-made aligners are ready, we will call to schedule an appointment with you. During your office visit, Dr. Chen or Dr. Nguyen will answer any questions you might have. A member of our staff will also explain how to use your ClearCorrect aligners and care for them.

How Long Do I Need to Wear ClearCorrect Aligners?

After wearing each aligner set, results will be noticeable as your teeth begin gradually adjusting and aligning to your desired smile. Periodic check-ups with Dr. Chen or Dr. Nguyen are required to evaluate progress and receive your next set of ClearCorrect aligners. This sequence will continue until you have achieved your new smile. Treatment time can vary from one to two years, depending upon your specific condition and degree of misalignment.

Alternatives to ClearCorrect

In addition to conventional fixed braces and ClearCorrect, we offer these teeth-straightening alternatives:

Invisalign - For patients with crooked or misaligned teeth, Invisalign clear plastic aligners offer predictable teeth-straightening results backed by more than 10 million smiles without the inconvenience and guesswork involved with other orthodontic treatments. With the Invisalign system, you’ll enjoy both comfort and convenience while seeing results within a matter of weeks.

Invisalign Express - Ideal for adults with minor teeth crowding or spacing issues, Invisalign Express works much in the same way as traditional Invisalign aligners in a shorter amount of time and for less money.

Invisalign Teen - For active tweens and teens, Invisalign Teen is a proactive, effective, and reliable way to straighten teeth.  As the newest addition to the Invisalign product line, Invisalign Teen allows younger patients to address their orthodontic needs without lifestyle limitations and embarrassing wires and brackets.

Call to Schedule an Appointment Today

It’s never too late to enjoy the straight, beautiful, healthy, natural-looking smile that you’ve always wanted. Get started achieving the smile of your dreams today by scheduling an orthodontic screening appointment with Dr. Chen or Dr. Nguyen at Butterfly Dental Care in San Jose, CA -- where we always thrive to deliver the best dental care possible!

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