Heather Street Dental

Cosmetic Dentistry

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Cosmetic Dental Care

Clear Aligners

A flexible option for straightening teeth, without brackets or wires.

A Practical Approach to Orthodontic Care

Clear aligners are often chosen by patients who want to improve alignment without the look or feel of traditional braces. The aligners are clear, removable, and designed to fit into everyday life with minimal disruption. Treatment is planned based on your bite, spacing, and long-term oral health, not just cosmetic goals.

Why Patients Choose Clear Aligners

Patients often choose clear aligner treatment for its flexibility and discretion. Because the aligners are removable, eating and cleaning your teeth remain straightforward throughout treatment.

Many patients also appreciate that clear aligner treatment is planned digitally, allowing them to see how their teeth are expected to move over time.

What Clear Aligners Can Address

  • Crowded or overlapping teeth
  • Gaps or spacing between teeth
  • Minor bite concerns
  • Teeth that have shifted over time

Clear aligners aren’t suitable for every case. An assessment helps determine whether clear aligners are the right approach or if another option would be more effective.

What to expect

Digital Assessment

Treatment begins with a digital scan of your teeth to evaluate alignment and bite. This scan is used to plan how your teeth may move over time and to determine whether clear aligner treatment is an appropriate option.

Custom Aligner Series

Based on your treatment plan, a custom series of clear aligners is created specifically for you. Each aligner is worn for a set period and is designed to guide gradual, controlled tooth movement.

Progress and Results

As treatment progresses, you’ll begin to see gradual improvements in alignment. Check-ins help ensure everything is moving as planned while keeping long-term oral health in focus.

Tooth Whitening

We offer in-office whitening combined with a customized take-home whitening kit to brighten your smile and help maintain your results over time. The in-office treatment provides an initial boost, while the take-home trays allow you to continue whitening gradually and touch up your smile as needed.

Sensitivity: Temporary tooth sensitivity is common during or after whitening. It is usually mild and short-lived, resolving within a few days. If you are prone to sensitivity, we can adjust the whitening schedule or concentration and recommend desensitizing products to keep treatment comfortable.

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