Clear Aligners and Orthodontics
Informative articles about clear aligners, braces and the orthodontic treatment process.
Factors That Determine the Right Time to Treat Upper Jaw Retrusion
Why is timing so important in treating upper jaw retrusion? The right time depending on age, growth stage, tooth eruption and treatment method.
Is Clear Aligner Treatment Right for You? What to Know Before Deciding
Clear aligners or braces? How treatment works, what to expect in daily life, which factors affect the outcome and who it may not suit.
Clear Aligner Treatment for Children: What to Consider While Teeth Are Developing
At what age and for which problems can clear aligners be used in children? Erupting teeth, family support and how aligners compare with braces or appliances.
What to Do If Your Clear Aligner Cuts Your Gums or Tongue
What should you do if the edge of a clear aligner digs into your gums, tongue or cheek? The risks of filing it yourself, temporary measures and adjustments made at the clinic.
Clear Aligners: An Alternative to Visible Braces
How do clear aligners work, how do they differ from braces and how are they cared for? A short introduction to wire-free orthodontics.
Expanding the Dental Arch with Clear Aligners: How Is a Narrow Smile Corrected?
Do dark spaces show at the sides when you smile? The causes of a narrow dental arch, and the possibilities and limits of expansion with clear aligners.
The Role of Orthodontics in Smile Aesthetics: Clear Aligners and Cosmetic Treatments
Why is tooth position assessed before cosmetic dental treatment? Planning clear aligners, whitening, bonding and veneers together.
How Are Clear Aligners and Dental Implants Planned Together?
For someone with a missing tooth and crowded teeth, which comes first? The order of implant and clear aligner treatment and why planning them together matters.
Airway and Orthodontics: Breathing, Jaw Development and Tooth Alignment
What is the link between mouth breathing, snoring and a narrow jaw? Assessing the airway in orthodontics and a multidisciplinary approach.
Oral Hygiene While Wearing Clear Aligners: Tips and Recommendations
How should teeth and aligners be cleaned during clear aligner treatment? After-meal routine, aligner cleaning, storage and tips to prevent staining.
How Long Does Orthodontic Treatment Take? Factors That Affect the Duration
How many months do braces or clear aligners take? The factors that determine treatment length and what patients can do to keep it from running longer.
Do Teeth Shift Again After Braces Come Off?
Why do teeth try to return to their old position after orthodontic treatment ends? Ways to prevent shifting and what can be done if it happens.
Why Should a Broken Retainer Be Replaced Promptly?
How quickly do teeth shift when a retainer breaks or a fixed retainer wire comes loose? What to do and what not to do.
Protruding Teeth and Deep Bite: Causes and Treatment Options
Why do protruding teeth and deep bite develop, what health problems can they cause and how are they corrected?
Can You Get Braces While Pregnant? Orthodontic Treatment in Pregnancy
Can braces or clear aligner treatment be started during pregnancy, and what happens to ongoing treatment? What to know about X-rays, oral hygiene and sensitivity.
Crowded Teeth in Children: Signs and When to See an Orthodontist
Are your child's permanent teeth coming in crowded? What is considered normal, the signs to watch for and when to have an orthodontic assessment.
Digital Simulation in Clear Aligner Planning: What Does the Result on Screen Tell You?
How is the digital simulation shown in clear aligner treatment prepared, and what does it show and not show? Questions to ask when reviewing the simulation.
Advantages and Limits of Clear Aligner Treatment
What conveniences does clear aligner treatment offer in daily life, and when can it be limited? A balanced assessment.