Orthodontics – Ledgewood, NJ

Wearing Your Trays

Teeth being straightened with ClearCorrect will begin to shift back out of place as soon as the clear aligners are removed, so each set of trays must be worn for twenty to twenty-two hours each day. The patient must switch to the next set of aligners in the sequence every one or two weeks depending on their particular treatment plan. Failing to wear one’s aligners sufficiently each day can lead to treatment delays, and an excellent rule of thumb is to only remove them for snacks, meals, oral hygiene sessions, or drinking anything but water.

Cleaning Your Aligners

Exposing your ClearCorrect aligners to hot water can cause them to warp and eliminate their ability to straighten your teeth properly, so it’s essential to use lukewarm or room-temperature water when cleaning your trays. You should rinse your aligners each time before you place them on your teeth, and you should clean them properly with clear hand soap and a soft-bristled brush at least once a day. Excellent oral hygiene is also essential, so patients must thoroughly brush and floss every time before putting their aligners in.

Eating & Drinking

While ClearCorrect allows patients to enjoy any foods they like, they must remove their aligners before eating or drinking anything except water. Whenever the aligners are out of the mouth, they should be stored in a clean protective case to prevent them from being lost or damaged. Exposure to pigments and dyes can also leave stains in your ClearCorrect trays, making them far more visible when you wear them, and food trapped between the aligners and the teeth can cause dental stains or infections. These risks make it important to always brush and floss before putting your aligners back in.

Losing or Damaging a Tray

While a lost ClearCorrect tray doesn’t mean your treatment has failed, it’s important to have the situation addressed soon. Aligners are often lost due to being misplaced when they are taken out for meals and not placed in a protective case. If you have lost your tray, Dr. McCleaster may recommend switching back to the previous aligner while a replacement is made or moving on to the next set in the sequence.

Routine Check-Ins

ClearCorrect chick-in appointments happen every four to eight weeks, depending on the patient’s needs. These visits are often as short as fifteen minutes and give Dr. McCleaster the chance to make sure your treatment is going as planned and provide you with new aligners.

A More Comfortable Treatment

While metal braces can often feel irritating, the same isn’t true of ClearCorrect. Its trays allow for a smoother treatment experience.

 

You see, ClearCorrect relies on clear plastic instead of metal. This material makes oral irritation and scraping much less likely; most patients only feel slightly sore when switching to new trays. Better yet, any aches they cause are easily managed – you can just take over-the-counter pain relievers.

 

Near-Invisible Trays

Regular braces leave patients with a bad case of “metal mouth,” ruining their smile’s looks. However, ClearCorrect trays are very discreet and subtle.

 

Don’t forget that ClearCorrect trays use nearly invisible plastic. As a result, they blend seamlessly with your smile and shouldn’t distort your good looks. Most folks won’t even notice the aligners on your teeth, so you can take photos of special events without worry.

 

Better Oral Hygiene

While normal braces make oral care hard, things are quite different for ClearCorrect. Its trays won’t interfere with your daily smile-cleaning habits.

 

ClearCorrect trays are removable, so you can take them off anytime and anywhere. It doesn’t take much to remove them before you have a meal or clean your mouth. Given that fact, they make oral hygiene easier and reduce your risk of cavities, gum disease, and so on.

 

Quick Follow-Up Visits

Though metal braces tend to involve a lot of follow-up, ClearCorrect doesn’t. The visits it requires don’t last long and won’t cause you major discomfort.

 

Normal ClearCorrect “check-ins” occur every six to eight weeks during treatment. Through these 15–30-minute visits, a dentist (or orthodontist) can ensure your treatment is going well. They’ll also make needed adjustments if they find anything amiss.

 

Higher Confidence

You don’t need to feel embarrassed by ClearCorrect. It'll boost your confidence, unlike metal braces that can cause body image issues.

 

The simple truth is that ClearCorrect trays don’t draw attention like metal braces. Since they use clear plastic, you can look polished at work and elsewhere. That means you shouldn’t be nervous about your grin’s looks! Instead, you (or your teen) can freely build friendships and socialize.

 

Non-Invasive Care

ClearCorrect doesn’t affect your day-to-day as much as metal braces do. Thanks to its trays, treatment is non-invasive and shouldn’t change much of your daily life.

 

All in all, ClearCorrect lets you do all your typical activities. Its removable trays ensure you can brush, floss, and eat your favorite foods. The short check-in visits and flexibility also won’t disrupt your normal schedule, so you can focus on school or work as needed.

Factors that Affect the Cost of ClearCorrect 

Because most mouths are not the same, your ClearCorrect treatment will vary in cost and duration from other patients. Factors that may influence the cost of your treatment include:

• How many arches you are straightening
• The complexity of the movements your teeth will need to make
• The Length of your proposed treatment (longer treatment will need more aligners, which will increase your cost)
• Your compliance with the treatment plan (failure to properly care for your teeth could result in delayed results)

ClearCorrect vs. Mail-In Aligners: Which Costs More?

You may have heard about the trend of mail order aligners in recent years, but these treatment plans are going by the wayside as more patients realize they aren’t as good as they claim to be. While it’s true that mail-in aligners are typically a bit cheaper than ClearCorrect, when it comes to your teeth, you get what you pay for. That’s because mail-in products have virtually no dental supervision, so if something goes wrong there is not usually any way to tell until it’s too late. At that point, you could end up needing help from Dr. McCleaster anyway, so that so-called savings will end up costing you more in the end!

With ClearCorrect, you get the benefit of hands-on assistance from Dr. McCleaster, including accurate impressions, frequent progress checks, and someone to call with questions, concerns, or if you need adjustments.

Does Dental Insurance Cover ClearCorrect?

Not all dental insurance plans cover orthodontic treatment with ClearCorrect, but this isn’t always the case. Thus, it is important to check your individual coverage. If you need help doing this, our office staff would be happy to assist you!

You can also use your FSA account (if you have one) to help cover the cost.

Options for Making ClearCorrect Affordable

If you would like to finance your ClearCorrect treatment, patients may be qualified for assistance through CareCredit or Lending Club. These programs can help you split up the cost of your treatment into low monthly payments that may be a bit more budget friendly.

At McCleaster Family Dental, Dr. Mcleaster and the team are ready to assist you with achieving your smile goals with the help of ClearCorrect. If you’re ready to learn more about how affordable these versatile and discreet aligners can be, please schedule a consultation with us today!