ClearCorrect Aligners

Clear aligners are a more discreet orthodontic option for people with crooked or crowded teeth who prefer removable, nearly invisible plastic shells to traditional metal braces. They reposition teeth by applying gentle pressure as they are worn.

The aligners move teeth through gentle pressure. The available treatment material describes the scan, production, delivery and wear instructions, but it does not provide a measured ClearCorrect pain result.

A reported adverse event involved a rash on the chin and around the mouth, burning lips, sores where aligners rubbed, gum swelling and slight wheezing at night. This was an individual report, not a rate of reactions among ClearCorrect users.

After orthodontic treatment, retainers keep teeth in their straightened position and reduce their natural tendency to shift back. Clear aligner production and shipping can take up to six weeks for some offices before treatment delivery begins.

Treatment starts with an in-office scan. Aligners are then produced and shipped; at delivery, attachments can be placed and the wearer receives instructions on putting the aligners in, caring for them and following the wear plan.

The scan is a short in-office step, while production and shipping may take up to six weeks in some offices. The delivery visit, including attachments and instructions, is listed as 45 minutes to one hour.

Traditional fixed braces are the principal alternative. A review found that fixed appliances had better outcomes for mandibular incisor proclination in some studies, while clear aligners may still be an effective alternative for orthodontic treatment.

Clear aligner research evaluates both how predictably teeth move and how outcomes compare with fixed appliances. The evidence base included seven eligible studies in one systematic review, so results should be read as treatment comparisons rather than a promise of one outcome.

Retention matters after orthodontic treatment because teeth naturally tend to return towards their original positions. A retainer fits snugly over or behind teeth to help hold the straightened result.