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Clear Aligners

What Are Clear Aligners?

Clear aligners are one of the most modern and popular treatment options for straightening teeth. Using a custom-made series of aligners, your teeth are gradually and gently shifted into their desired location. These trays eliminate the need for metal brackets and wires that traditional braces offer. With clear aligners, all you have to do is wear your trays for 20-22 hours a day and change them once every two weeks until your treatment is finished. This allows you to achieve your dream smile with little disruption to your daily life. Because these trays are removable, you can continue to eat your favorite foods and brush and floss normally. The best part? Clear aligners are virtually invisible so most people don’t even realize you’re undergoing treatment!

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Essentials

Our office is proud to announce that Dr. Rocha has extensive experience treating patients of all ages, starting as young as 7 years old! Dr. Rocha attended a rigorous post graduate residency program that has one of the strongest clear aligner programs, being taught under orthodontists who helped create clear aligners! Dr. Rocha introduced the Itero 3-D digital model scanner to Valley orthodontics, which will allow in office scans of patients teeth. No more messy, uncomfortable dental impressions or visits to the lab for digital scans!

Clear aligners utilize 3-D computer imaging technology to transform impressions of your teeth into a series of customized plastic aligners.

Each aligner is worn for approximately two weeks. They are removed only to eat, brush, and floss.

As you replace each aligner with the next, your teeth will move – little by little, week by week – until they reach the final alignment that Dr. Rocha has prescribed.

The number of aligners you wear depends on the severity of crowding or spacing you have.

Clear aligners have been proven effective for adults, teenagers, and even children in clinical research and practices nationwide. Dr. Rocha can determine if this treatment is an effective option for you.

At Valley Orthodontics, clear aligners cost the same as traditional braces. We want to help our patients choose the treatment that is right for them.

At your initial appointment we will discuss your concerns and determine a treatment plan that is right for you. Next, an appointment for your 3D scan can be scheduled as soon as possible. Dr. Rocha determines how your finished result will be accomplished. Once the treatment plan is finalized, the aligners are fabricated and shipped and we can get started.

Consider clear aligners to get the beautiful straight teeth you’ve always wanted – without braces. A consultation with Dr. Rocha can determine if clear aligners are right for you. Whether you’re from San Rafael, Marin, Mill Valley, Novato, or a nearby area, contact us for your clear aligner consultation.

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