One of the main reasons so many people put off getting orthodontic treatment is because they don’t like the way traditional metal braces look. Its a pretty normal feeling, especially for adults and teens who are still pretty self-conscious about their smile, and the last thing they want to do is draw even more attention to it when they’re already trying to get it sorted out. Thankfully, there’s now some better options out there, ones that tackle the alignment problems but without all the exposure that metal brackets and cables give you. At Irvine Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, we’ve helped all sorts of folks feel a whole lot more confident about taking that step, thanks to what clear braces in Irvine can offer. Oral Surgery includes specialized dental procedures such as tooth extractions, wisdom teeth removal, and other treatments designed to improve comfort, function, and oral health.

Clear braces are made from materials that blend right in with the natural colour of your teeth, from clear ceramic ones that go on the front of your teeth, to entirely removable clear aligners, the common thread is that they’re a heck of a lot less noticeable than those old metal jobs. If you’ve got a job or school or a social life to deal with, this can make a world of difference to how comfortable you are with the whole treatment process. Our Smile Gallery showcases real smile transformations, giving patients a closer look at treatment results and helping them feel confident about beginning their own smile journey.

Ceramic braces are basically like metal braces in that they’re stuck to your teeth and working away 24/7 to get your teeth into the perfect spot. The key difference is that the brackets are made of a material that’s a lot closer to the colour of your own teeth, so they’re much, much less obvious. We get a fair few patients who were a bit hesitant to start treatment because of the look, but once they see how discreet they can be they feel a whole lot more at ease.

Another really popular choice is clear aligners. These are special custom-made trays that you wear over your teeth and swap out every few weeks or so as your teeth shift into place. They can be popped in and out, which is a big bonus when it comes to eating and cleaning your teeth, which is especially important to get right during the treatment period. The thing with aligners though, is that you’ve got to wear them for the right amount of time each day or the treatment plan is going to get derailed.

We take our time at Irvine Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry to get to know what each patient’s looking for, and what their day to day life is like before we make any recommendations. For us, clear braces in Irvine aren’t just about slapping some clear brackets on someone and calling it a day, the best treatment plan has got to take into account the whole person, not just their teeth. We look at the severity of the alignment problem, your lifestyle, your preferences, and then we pick a plan that we think is the right one.

One thing we really want our patients to know is that they’re not alone throughout the whole process. Depending on the treatment plan it can take anywhere from a few months to a couple of years, which can feel like a long time. But we’re always checking in, keeping an eye on how things are going, answering any questions you’ve got, and making any changes we need to make to keep you on track.

We don’t want you to feel like you’re going through this whole thing on your own, and in our Irvine practice you won’t. If you’ve been thinking about getting your teeth sorted but have been put off because of how it’ll look, we’d love to talk it over with you. Come on in and have a proper chat with our experts and lets see what we can do for you.