Your Denver 3M™ Clarity™ and Invisalign Experts

At Foundations Orthodontics, we’re a leading Denver 3M Clarity Aligners, Invisalign, and Invisalign Teen provider. With Clarity Aligners and Invisalign, Dr. Moran and Dr. White designs a personalized treatment plan. Then, a series of custom, removable, clear aligners are created just for you based on her specifications. This convenient, aesthetic smile solution is a popular choice among our adult and teenage patients.

Of course, as a bite correction expert and holistic orthodontist, Dr. Moran and Dr. White ensures you not only get perfectly aligned teeth with Clarity or Invisalign treatment, but you also get a strong, stable bite and properly positioned jaw joints. This results in a smile that functions just as great as it looks. To find out if you’re a candidate for Clarity Aligners or Invisalign in Denver, Centennial, Granby, or Winter Park, CO, schedule an exam at Foundations Orthodontics online or by calling us at (303) 694-4330!

How Does Clear Aligner Treatment Work?

A Foundations Orthodontics team member takes digital dental impressions and a virtual, 3D model of your mouth is created. Dr. Moran and Dr. White plan out your treatment directly on the computerized model for maximum precision and efficiency. She sends her treatment plan to the Invisalign or 3M lab and, using 3D-printing technology, a series of custom, clear aligners are created just for you based on her instructions.

The aligners fit snugly over your teeth and exert steady, gentle pressure that stimulates the process of bone remodeling, allowing the teeth to shift into place. Each set of aligners is designed to achieve certain tooth movements. As you make your way through the series, your new smile gradually takes shape right before your eyes.

Life With Invisalign or 3M Clarity Aligners

Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, and 3M Clarity Aligners are convenient, comfortable treatment options and will have minimal interference in your day-to-day life. That being said, there are still some steps you’ll want to take to care for your smile and your Clarity or Invisalign aligners throughout your treatment:

Take your Clarity or Invisalign aligners out before eating or drinking anything aside from plain water. The aligners fit snug against the teeth and, if you leave them in, food or liquid can become trapped beneath the aligners and sit on your enamel for an extended period of time. This will increase your risk of tooth decay and staining. Additionally, drinking hot drinks with clear aligners in your mouth can warp the plastic and affect the fit.

Brush your teeth in the morning, after meals and snacks, and before bed. This will ensure your teeth are clean when you put your aligners back in.

Store your clear aligners in your Invisalign case whenever you’re not wearing them. Pets love to chew on aligners and, because they’re clear, they’re easy to accidentally throw away if you leave them on a napkin or a tissue when eating.

Wear your 3M Clarity, Invisalign, or Invisalign Teen aligners for about 20 to 22 hours per day, only taking them out to eat, drink, brush and floss your teeth, and wear a mouthguard while playing sports.

Clean your clear aligners regularly. As you wear them, split, plaque, and bacteria will build-up on them. If not washed away, your aligners will start to smell and become cloudy. As for how to clean Invisalign or 3M Clarity Aligners, the easiest and most affordable solution is to brush them with a soft-bristled toothbrush and rinse them in lukewarm water in the morning and at night. For added cleaning power, you can also use a gentle, clear, scent-free dishwashing liquid with your toothbrush. While there are Invisalign cleaning crystals and other products you can purchase, they’re not a necessity.

Always save your previous set of Clarity or Invisalign aligners. If you lose one of your aligners and you haven’t achieved the prescribed tooth movements yet, you may need to pop in your old aligners while we have a replacement made.

Can I Get Clear Aligners if I Have a TMJ Disorder?

Yes! Dr. Moran and Dr. White are known for treating patients with complex cases and TMJ issues. One way she does that is using 3M Clarity Aligners or Invisalign. Many of our adult and teen TMJ patients find that clear aligners actually give them some pain relief. Additionally, Dr. Moran and Dr. White are usually able to achieve the necessary tooth movements more easily with Invisalign vs. braces.

What Can Clear Aligners Fix?

Under the direction of an experienced Invisalign and 3M Clarity Aligners provider like Dr. Moran and Dr. White, Clarity and Invisalign can fix an overbite, certain types of crossbites, some underbites, and an open bite. Our doctors can also use Clarity Aligners or Invisalign for overjet teeth, crowding, and spacing. While every patient is unique, Invisalign and Clarity Aligners are effective for a wider range of cases than ever before, including those that are complex. To find out if clear aligners are the best smile solution for you, schedule a consultation with our Denver Invisalign expert today online or by calling us at (303) 694-4330!