Clear Aligners
Crooked or misaligned teeth may keep you from smiling and interacting with others in a way you would like. Perhaps you've considered straightening your teeth, but you might not feel
comfortable wearing metal braces. Clear aligners may be a solution to align your teeth and enhance your smile.
How Do Clear Aligners Work?
Instead of using traditional metal brackets and wires to move teeth, clear aligners are made of smooth plastic that fits snugly over your teeth to nudge them into the correct position gradually. Since the aligners are clear, they're not noticeable and very discreet.
Wearing your aligners consistently for most of the day, preferably around 22 hours, is the best way to ensure your treatment progresses. You can remove the aligners to eat and brush your teeth.
You also won't have to adhere to any dietary restrictions since you can remove your aligners for meals.
Our dentists will customise your treatment plan and create clear aligners according to your specific needs. You'll wear each set of aligners for one to three weeks before moving on to your next set. Most patients can achieve their best results in 12 to 18 months.
What Problems Can Clear Aligners Fix?
Clear aligners can be an ideal treatment for these concerns:
- Teeth that overlap
- Spaces between teeth
- Crossbite
- Overbite
- Underbite
- Crooked teeth
While clear aligners work well for most patients, they cannot correct complex bite concerns, which would be better treated with traditional braces. Our dentists can help determine if clear aligner therapy is the proper treatment for you, and if it's not, they'll discuss some alternative options with you.
How Straight Teeth Benefit Your Dental Health
Straight teeth equal a beautiful smile, but they also improve your dental health. Teeth that are properly aligned are easier to brush and floss. When you can easily keep your teeth clean, it decreases your chance of developing problems like gum disease and tooth decay.
A properly aligned bite is also healthier for your jaw joints (TMJ). When your TMJ functions correctly, it's easier to chew, and it protects you from developing a painful condition known as temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
How to Get Started with Clear Aligners in East Keilor
If you're interested in learning more about clear aligners and if they might be right for your smile, booking an evaluation with one of our dentists is the first step.
During that appointment, your dentist will gather information about your teeth with an exam, x-rays, and photos. This information will help them determine if clear aligners are right for you, and then we'll create your treatment plan if you move forward with treatment.
We invite your call to East Keilor Dental to arrange a convenient time for your clear aligner evaluation.
Meet Our Clinicians:
Dr Jonathan Goldberg
Although he graduated with honours from the University of Melbourne in 2005, Jonathan has been involved in dentistry his entire life (his father and aunt being dentists). He also worked as a dental assistant for five years (at this practice) while he was studying to become a dentist.
Jonathan believes that continuing education is vital to providing the highest quality of dentistry for his patients and, as such, not only attends a multitude of national and international conferences and works as a clinical demonstrator at the University of Melbourne dental school. His particular interests are preventative ...
Dr Dominic Ho
Dr Dominic Ho graduated from Melbourne University in 1989 and has been practising in Keilor East since 1990.
On graduation, he joined the Australian Dental Association and recently received his certificate for 25 years with the association (very much to his surprise). He also served with the Australian Army Reserves for 18 years before joining the inactive reserves in 2008. Since 2003, Dominic has been and continues to be a clinical demonstrator and examiner at the University of Melbourne Dental School.
The best part about being a dentist for Dominic is being able to help his patients resolve their ...
Dr Margaret Preston
Dr Preston completed her dental degree at Melbourne University in 1968, being awarded an Honours Degree and the first female to be the dux of the course. She has been a dentist for 55 years and has been with East Keilor Dental for 38 of those years.
Dr Preston was always interested in the medical sciences, but dentistry seemed more family-friendly. She loves making a difference in her patients' lives in many ways and influencing them to maintain their oral health for a lifetime.
Continuing education has always been a strong focus of her professional life, and she ...
