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Clear aligners gradually move teeth using a series of removable trays. At our Southwest Edmonton clinic, we carefully examine your teeth, gums and bite to determine whether this treatment is suitable for your needs. We also explain each stage of the process, including treatment planning, daily wear, follow-up visits and retainers.
Crowding, gaps and teeth that have shifted can raise different questions. An assessment helps establish which changes may be suitable for aligners.
Assessment reviews available space and whether trays can manage the proposed tooth movements.
The cause of a gap, gum health and tooth size help determine whether closing it is appropriate.
Previous orthodontic treatment and retainer use help explain what changed and which options to consider.
Ask how aligners compare with braces for the movements needed, daily wear and ongoing reviews.
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Each aligner applies forces to selected teeth. You move through the sequence as directed, with reviews to check fit and progress. Trays come out for meals and cleaning, but treatment still requires consistent wear and ongoing dental care.
Aligner suitability depends on the movements needed, oral health and your ability to follow the wear schedule.
Decay or gum disease may need care before tooth movement. Some bite problems or difficult movements call for braces, other appliances or assessment by an orthodontic specialist.
Tell us which changes matter to you and share your dental history. An examination reviews teeth, gums and bite contacts. Scans, photographs or X-rays may be needed to assess roots and tooth positions before discussing treatment choices and their limits.
Digital records help map proposed movements. Your dentist reviews the sequence, oral health and treatment limits. A simulation shows a plan; it cannot promise the final result.
The dentist sets your daily wear hours and when to switch trays. Ask for advice if an aligner breaks or stops fitting properly.
Review visits compare your teeth with the plan and check oral health. If movement or fit differs from expectations, the next steps may need to change.
Teeth can shift after treatment and throughout life. Retainers help maintain their positions. Discuss the type of retainer, wear schedule and future checks before active care ends.
Dr. Prabhjot Kaur is a general dentist. She discusses your dental findings, explains treatment choices and advises when an orthodontic specialist’s assessment may be needed.
These answers cover questions about starting aligners and changes during treatment. They offer general information; your dentist can advise after reviewing your teeth and bite.
Ask which movements are planned, whether braces are another option and what daily wear involves. Discuss risks, estimated timing, review visits and costs, including retainers. Find out who to contact if a tray breaks or stops fitting, and when specialist advice may help.
Teeth may respond differently from the digital plan. After reviewing fit, tooth positions and bite contacts, your dentist may suggest more trays to address remaining movements. Ask what the extra trays aim to change, the expected timing and whether fees apply.
