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Clear aligners work by applying calibrated, incremental pressure through a series of custom trays, each one shifting your teeth slightly closer to their final position. Instead of physical molds, an intraoral scanner captures your bite digitally and produces a preview of how your smile will move, stage by stage.
Aligners handle a wide range of cases now, though a provider will tell you upfront if your case is better suited to fixed braces instead. Compliance matters here — aligners only work if they're worn roughly twenty-two hours a day, removed just for eating and brushing.
For teeth that need more than simple tipping, small bonded attachments act as anchor points the aligner can push against. That planning happens upfront, so you know from day one which stages will include attachments.
Your treatment plan starts from a 3D digital scan rather than a physical mold that can shift or distort.
You see a digital preview of your projected final smile before agreeing to start treatment.
Mid-course corrections are common and typically included rather than billed as a separate service.
Take them out to eat, brush, and for special occasions, then back in for the full wear schedule.
Our network specialists cover the full range of this procedure, from the routine case to the complicated one.
Your provider walks you through the simulated tooth movement stage by stage during the consult.
Crowded front teeth are among the most common cases aligners successfully correct.
Spacing between teeth is closed gradually through calibrated pressure across successive trays.
Mild bite discrepancies can often be corrected with aligners paired with attachments for extra grip.
Minimal enamel reshaping between teeth sometimes creates space needed for proper alignment.
Retainers are fitted immediately after your final tray to prevent teeth from drifting back.
You describe what's going on; no automated menu, no long hold.
Based on your case and location in East Ithaca, NY, we find a provider with room on the schedule soon.
You get a clear explanation of the treatment plan and its cost before any work begins.
You leave with the issue addressed and a plan for any next steps already scheduled.
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"Didn't have to wait weeks like my old dentist. Straight to a specialist who knew exactly what to do."
"Price they quoted on the phone matched the invoice exactly. No surprise charges."
Most cases run between six and eighteen months depending on how much correction is needed.
There's usually some pressure with each new tray, but it tends to be less intense than traditional wire adjustments.
Around twenty-two hours daily is the standard recommendation, removing them only to eat and brush.
Existing dental work is usually accounted for during the digital scan and treatment planning.
Skipping ahead to the next tray or getting a replacement made are both options depending on your stage.
Pricing depends on how many trays your case requires, and that's laid out before you commit to treatment.
We keep an updated roster of specialists across East Ithaca and the surrounding zip codes, so a nearby provider is already in our network.
Every provider carries an active NY dental license, verified before referral.
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