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Which Orthodontic Treatment Option is Right for You?
At Cory Liss Orthodontics, we’re extremely proud to offer a range of braces and clear aligner options, including Invisalign and Spark Clear Aligners, for our patients looking to straighten their teeth and correct bite issues.
Both options are highly effective orthodontic treatments; fundamentally, neither is better than the other; each route you opt for has its benefits and drawbacks.
During your initial consultation, your orthodontist will carry out a thorough examination to determine the best option to help resolve your orthodontic issues.
Flexible Payment Plans
At Cory Liss Orthodontics, we believe that finances should never be a barrier to essential health care. To help manage the cost of orthodontic treatment, we offer flexible payment plans.
Benefits of Clear Aligners
Clear aligners straighten teeth by applying consistent, gentle pressure.
Your treatment plan will consist of a series of custom-made clear aligners. Each aligner will play a specific role throughout the treatment plan and will then be replaced by the next in the series until you reach the plan's goal.
Virtually Invisible
Clear aligners like Invisalign or Spark Clear Aligners are made of a lightweight, transparent material, which gives them an almost invisible look when worn.
Often, patients opt for this treatment to maintain a lower-profile look, and the people they interact with daily hardly even notice they are undergoing treatment.
Convenient & Removable
Another added benefit of clear aligners is that they’re removable. The convenience of removability means your daily oral hygiene routine stays consistent. Simply take out your aligners, then brush and floss your teeth as you would normally do.
Not having to sacrifice your favourite foods, having the flexibility to remove them for pictures, date night and even more.
Comfortable
Periodic discomfort is likely to occur from time to time, regardless of your orthodontic treatment option. While this discomfort is unwanted by any patient, it is a clear indicator that your teeth are responsive and are moving towards their new positions.
Clear aligners often help minimize friction that can cause additional irritation of the soft tissues of the mouth, but this may not apply in all cases.
Clear Aligners & Braces in Calgary
At Cory Liss Orthodontics, we offer treatment with traditional braces for all ages and clear aligners for adults and teens. Our orthodontist will help you choose which treatment option is right for you.
Benefits of Braces
Traditional braces are made up of brackets, wires and elastic bands to gently shift and straighten teeth over time.
Braces have come a long way from the uncomfortable face-full-of-metal that you might be thinking of. Today's braces are more streamlined, more comfortable, yes, way cooler than ever before.
Versatility
Braces can be used to resolve virtually any misalignment, no matter how complex. This is because of their ability to apply strong, consistent pressure to the teeth.
This versatile treatment option can perform some of the most complex tooth movements, including rotating teeth, lengthening them, or paralleling roots in extraction cases. When these types of movements are necessary, braces get the job done.
Efficiency
Braces can apply significant force, making them highly effective at correcting even the most stubborn and severe misalignments. This strength allows for treatment to progress as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Thanks to continuous advancements in design, modern braces are more discreet and durable than ever before, making them an excellent treatment option for patients of all ages.
Ease of Compliance
While there are lifestyle benefits to removable aligners, it's important to consider how likely you are to always wear them as prescribed. It's surprisingly easy to forget to put them back in or to give yourself more 'breaks' than might be wise when you're feeling sore.
If you think you may have trouble staying compliant with your treatment plan, fixed dental braces could be ideal for you. They'll keep you honest and get you through treatment on time.