Clear Aligner in Houston, TX

When traditional metal braces do not seem like an appealing option to straighten your smile, we have clear aligners at the Texas Center for Cosmetic Dentistry to offer patients (teens and adults) needing orthodontic care. Our clear, Invisalign aligners are an incredible alternative to braces, brackets and rubber bands! We are very please to offer clear aligners to our patients in The Woodlands, TX.

With clear aligners, our Accredited Cosmetic Dentist, Dr.Urich and his team can help you correct minor orthodontic problems. Using a customized series of clear, plastic aligners, you can gradually reposition your teeth that may be uneven, gapped, or over crowded. The aligners are comfortable and virtually invisible, so they can be worn to social occasions with confidence. They are also removable, so you can still enjoy all your favorite foods and brush and floss with ease. Your clear aligners are amazingly convenient (worn for 6 – 18 - 24 months, in most cases) and inconspicuous, which makes it a popular option among adult patients seeking orthodontic treatment. If you are interested in clear aligners, your first step is to contact the Texas Center for Cosmetic Dentistry to schedule a consultation. 

Invisalign technology creates a 3D image of the patient’s teeth to help the dentist create a virtual treatment plan and create the first set of aligners for the patient. Unlike traditional metal braces, Invisalign trays are discreet and comfortable to wear. Patients will wear their aligners every day for at least 20 – 22 hours a day for approximately 2 weeks, then switch to the next set of aligners. In most cases on average, patients wear between 18 – 30 aligner sets before they reach their final results. 

Since every smile is different, the treatment time for each individual will be different. Most treatments last between 12 – 18 - 24 months, with the average treatment time being 13.5+ months. During the consultation and throughout the treatment, the dentist will be able to give patient a better estimate of how long they will need to use their aligners.

It is important for Invisalign patients to follow the directions given by their dentist if they want to get to their best results. Because Invisalign is not attached to the teeth like traditional braces, it is very important that patients wear their aligners as much as possible; taking them off only to eat, drink, brush, and floss.

Unlike traditional metal braces, Invisalign is incredibly comfortable to wear and barely noticeable. Most Invisalign patients do not feel uncomfortable or self-conscious when they are wearing their aligners, unlike patients with traditional metal braces.

Having crooked or uneven teeth can make you feel uncomfortable talking or smiling. Our team at the Texas Center for Cosmetic Dentistry offer orthodontic patients clear aligners to give them the opportunity to receive the smile they’ve always wanted without the look of traditional metal braces.