Miles City clear aligner experts
For teens and adults who want the same results traditional braces provide, but with more freedom and flexibility, clear aligners could be the answer! Kovacs Orthodontics is your trusted expert straightening smiles for patients of all ages in Billings, Miles City, and the surrounding areas.
What is involved in Miles City clear aligner treatment?
By using a series of clear, removable aligners, the clear aligner system aligns your teeth and improves your oral health. When used as directed, clear aligners have been proven to be just as effective as traditional braces at treating many of the most common orthodontic problems.
We will use x-rays and digital impressions to create a precise 3D image of the teeth at your initial consultation. We will use this to build an aligner designed just for your smile. The trays are constructed of a smooth, comfortable material that fits firmly over your teeth. These customized trays will be switched out every 1-2 weeks to keep up with the teeth as they move into their desired new positions.
What are the benefits of choosing clear aligner treatment?
One of the greatest advantages of clear aligners is how easy they are to remove. You’ll take them out before eating or drinking anything besides water, which means no food gets trapped in wires or brackets. This also makes brushing and flossing much simpler, allowing you to keep your teeth and gums healthy throughout treatment. Good oral hygiene is essential, and clear aligners make it easier to stick to your daily routine.
Another perk is the freedom from dietary restrictions—since aligners are taken out at mealtimes, you can still enjoy all your favorite foods. Just remember to rinse and clean them regularly to avoid staining. Plus, clear aligners eliminate the irritation from poking wires and reduce the need for frequent adjustments. You’ll still come in for checkups every 6–8 weeks so we can track your progress, but overall, the process is more comfortable and convenient than traditional braces.
How does the Miles City clear aligner system work?
The clear aligner system is pretty straightforward. You'll wear each aligner for about two weeks, and should only be removed to eat, drink, brush, or floss. As the aligners are replaced with the next one in the series, your teeth will be moving gradually, until they reach their new and improved positions.
During your visits with Kovacs Orthodontics, we will check to make sure treatment is progressing as planned. You must change the aligners on time and wear them as you are instructed to do. This is the most important part of the success of your smile with Miles City clear aligners. Your trays will be custom designed to fit your unique dental needs. They will need to be changed often to keep up with the shifting of the teeth as they begin to straighten. Not changing aligners as scheduled or skipping your appointments can quickly undo any progress that has been made.
Keep in mind that every patient will respond to orthodontic treatment differently. Since clear aligners work in a slightly different and less invasive way than braces to straighten your teeth, it's hard to say for sure how long each patient will have to wear their aligners before you see encouraging and significant results. The average is somewhere between 6 and 18 months, but this can vary widely from case to case. Treatment time depends in large part on patient compliance.
We estimate average treatment based on patients following the recommended guidelines. This means wearing aligners for at least 20-22 hours every single day during the entire treatment. Straying from this schedule even a little bit can add extra time to your overall treatment. Clear aligners can only work if patients stick to the program.
To learn more about Miles City clear aligners, or to find out if you are a good candidate for aligner treatment, please contact our office to schedule a complimentary consultation.