Clear Aligners in Greenwood, IN
Clear aligners in Greenwood, Indiana, offer a discreet, comfortable path to straighter teeth without traditional braces. At Stones Crossing Dentistry, Dr. Aaron Wilkins evaluates alignment, discusses goals, and designs a step-by-step plan tailored to each patient.
Clear Aligners Explained
Clear aligners are a series of custom-made, removable plastic trays that gently shift teeth into improved positions over time. Each set of trays is worn for about one to two weeks before switching to the next set in the series. Treatment length depends on the complexity of the case, but many patients complete their plan in 6 to 18 months.
Benefits of Clear Aligners
- Nearly invisible trays that blend with your natural smile.
- Removable for eating, brushing, and flossing with no dietary restrictions.
- Smooth plastic with no metal brackets or wires to irritate cheeks and lips.
- Predictable, digitally planned tooth movements from start to finish.
- Fewer office visits compared with traditional braces in many cases.
- Comfortable, gradual force that reduces soreness.
The Clear Aligner Process
- Consultation and digital scan to assess alignment and plan tooth movement.
- Review of a digital preview showing projected results stage by stage.
- Custom trays fabricated and delivered in sequenced sets.
- Progress checks at scheduled intervals to confirm tracking.
- Retainer phase after active treatment to hold teeth in their new positions.
What to Expect
At your initial visit, we take a digital scan of your teeth and discuss your alignment goals. You will see a digital preview of projected results before committing to treatment. Once your trays arrive, you wear each set for one to two weeks, visiting our office periodically for progress checks. After active treatment, a retainer keeps teeth stable in their new positions.
Learn About Clear Aligners
Start Your Smile Transformation
Interested in clear aligners in Greenwood, IN? Contact Stones Crossing Dentistry at 317-535-3940 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Aaron Wilkins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Treatment time varies by case, but most patients complete their plan in 6 to 18 months depending on the complexity of alignment needed.
You may feel mild pressure when switching to a new set of aligners, but this is a sign they are working. Discomfort is typically minor and temporary.
Remove aligners before eating or drinking anything other than water. This prevents staining and damage to the trays.
For best results, aligners should be worn 20 to 22 hours per day, removing them only for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing.
For mild to moderate alignment issues, clear aligners deliver comparable results. Severe cases may still require traditional orthodontics.
