Clear the Way to a Perfect Smile
If you're thinking about straightening your teeth without metal braces, Morgan Orthodontics offers 3M Clarity clear aligners as a sleek alternative. Visit us at our Leesburg and Winchester locations for a free consultation. Give us a call today!
How Clear Aligners Work
Our clear aligners are crafted from transparent material that snugly fits your teeth and is designed to perfect your smile.
The best part? You can take them out for meals and your daily dental care routine.
The Clear Aligner Process
At Morgan Orthodontics, we use cutting-edge technology to ensure your aligners are a perfect fit for quick and effective results.
Here’s how:
- We'll snap photos and X-rays to get a 3D view of your teeth and jaw. These X-rays help Dr. Morgan and Dr. Coffelt create your initial set of tailor-made aligners. That's when the magic of straightening your teeth begins.
- You’ll typically use 18 to 30 sets of aligners during your treatment. Depending on your needs, the typical timeframe for wearing clear aligners ranges from 9 to 15 months.
- You’ll keep your aligners in for about 22 hours daily. The best part? You can pop them out for meals, brushing, or special occasions.
- You'll still need to meet with Dr. Morgan or Dr. Coffelt for your regularly scheduled appointments. These check-ins are crucial for monitoring your progress, but they’ll also motivate you as you start seeing changes in just a few short months!
A Streamlined Approach
Clear aligners from Morgan Orthodontics offer a fresh, modern way to get your teeth in line, and they're as stylish as they are effective.
Invisible Comfort
We make a series of aligners just for you, crafted from smooth, comfortable, and nearly see-through plastic. You won't even know they're there!
Personalized Treatment Plan
Slip the aligners over your teeth, and they'll ease your pearly whites into their ideal spots step by step. It's all a part of a personalized plan that Dr. Morgan and Dr. Coffelt have mapped out just for you to ensure you get the best possible results.
Worry-Free Convenience
With clear aligners, you won't have to sweat over metal brackets or fussy wires. Say goodbye to the hassle and hello to convenience.
Simple Versatility
Switch to a fresh set of aligners roughly every two weeks, and you'll be on your way to a straighter smile before you know it.
Plus, they're so discreet that you can confidently wear them to any event!
Differences Between Clear Aligners & Braces
Choosing between clear aligners and traditional braces? Let's break each option down.
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners offer convenience and discretion that traditional braces can't match. You'll need to remove them for meals and when drinking anything other than water.
But if you're up for that small tweak in your daily routine, they could be your ticket to a straighter smile.
Perfect for busy bees, clear aligners fit seamlessly into your on-the-go lifestyle. Keeping your smile bright is simple—brush before putting the aligners back in.
This helps you avoid stains and keeps your oral hygiene in tip-top shape.
Traditional Braces
On the other hand, traditional braces are a tried-and-true method for straightening teeth, especially for more complex cases.
They also stay on 24/7, so you don’t need to worry about taking them out for meals. But unlike clear aligners, they're visible and require a bit more care when brushing and flossing.
So whether you opt for the nearly invisible clear aligners or the ever-reliable traditional braces, both options have perks.
The best part? At Morgan Orthodontics, Dr. Morgan and Dr. Coffelt are experts in both, ensuring your smile gets the best treatment possible.
What to Remember About Your Clear Aligners
While clear aligners offer a more comfortable and discreet alternative to traditional braces, they ask for extra attention from you. Here's how to make the most of your treatment plan:
Keep those aligners in for a solid 22 hours daily for optimal results. Got a big event like school photos or a job interview? No worries—feel free to pop them out. The flexibility of clear aligners is a win for busy lives.
The best part? These aligners are your secret weapon. They're so discreet that most people won't even know you're wearing them. Plus, they're a breeze to clean, adding a dash of convenience to your daily routine.
At Morgan Orthodontics, Dr. Morgan and Dr. Coffelt are pros at crafting clear aligner experiences. Serving our Leesburg and Winchester families, we're eager to make your orthodontic journey as smooth as possible.
Visit Our Office Less With Remote Dental Monitoring
We’re always working to improve your experience at Morgan Orthodontics.
That’s why we’re excited to introduce our newest initiative: Dental Monitoring!
Our goal is to make your time YOURS again.
At Morgan Orthodontics, we offer remote monitoring and texting with Dr. Morgan and Dr. Coffelt, saving you time and speeding up your treatment.
Once you sign up as a patient at Morgan Orthodontics, you’ll be on your way to a straighter, healthier smile in three easy steps — using your smartphone.
- Download the Dental Monitoring app (Apple or Android).
- Take weekly selfies of your smile and upload them to the app.
- Look out for a text from us each week for the next steps.
From there, Dr. Morgan or Dr. Coffelt will ensure you’re tracking with your treatment plan that they outlined just for you. Then, we’ll text you if any changes are needed.
With Dental Monitoring, you’ll send us weekly photos through a smartphone app so we can keep an eye on your clear aligner treatment progress remotely. This gives you:
- Fewer visits with more monitoring
- Text messaging
- Faster treatment times
- A healthy, beautiful smile!
Talk to Morgan Orthodontics About Clear Aligners
Still curious about clear aligners? Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Morgan or Dr. Coffelt at our Leesburg or Winchester office. Our expert team will discuss your needs and goals to help determine if clear aligners are right for you.