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Clear Aligners in Sherman Oaks
If you’d like to straighten your teeth but want to avoid the wires and brackets of traditional braces, clear aligners might be the perfect choice. At our Sherman Oaks dental office, we offer custom clear aligner treatments designed to gently and discreetly improve your smile. Whether you’re interested in correcting crowding, spacing, or bite alignment, clear aligners deliver impressive results with minimal disruption to your lifestyle.
What Are Clear Aligners?
Clear aligners are transparent, custom-made trays that fit snugly over your teeth and gradually shift them into the desired position. Each aligner is worn for about one to two weeks before moving to the next in the sequence. The process is carefully planned to provide steady, controlled tooth movement without the discomfort of traditional braces.
Since aligners are smooth, removable, and practically invisible, they offer a comfortable and discreet path to a straighter smile.
Who Can Benefit from Clear Aligners?
Clear aligners are a great option if you experience any of these:
- Crowded or overlapping teeth
- Gaps or spacing between teeth
- Overbite (upper front teeth overlap too far)
- Underbite (lower front teeth extend forward)
- Crossbite (upper and lower teeth don’t align properly)
- Open bite (front teeth don’t meet when biting down)
Benefits of Clear Aligners
Nearly Invisible
Comfortable
Removable
Easier Oral Care
What to Expect During Your Clear Aligner Treatment
Here’s how your journey to a straighter smile will look in Sherman Oaks:
- Consultation
We’ll review your dental goals and examine your teeth to see if clear aligners suit your needs. - Digital Impressions & Planning
Using advanced imaging, we’ll scan your teeth to design a customized treatment plan. - Receiving Your Aligners
You’ll get a series of aligners to wear, each moving your teeth closer to their ideal position. - Wearing Your Aligners
Plan to wear your aligners 20–22 hours a day, changing to a new set every one to two weeks. - Progress Check-Ins
We’ll schedule short appointments to monitor your progress and make any needed adjustments. - Retainers
Once you finish treatment, you’ll receive retainers to help keep your teeth in their new positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
You may feel mild pressure when switching to a new tray, but this usually fades after a day or two. Most people find clear aligners far more comfortable than braces.
Yes. Wearing retainers is important to maintain your new smile and prevent your teeth from shifting back. We’ll provide guidance on how to wear and care for your retainers.
