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Clear Aligners: A Better Life Starts with a Healthy, Beautiful Smile

Are you ready to achieve the smile of your dreams without metal braces? Clear Aligner Orthodontics in Columbus, Ohio, offers an excellent solution for perfecting your bite and teeth. Unlike metal braces, clear aligners fit seamlessly into your lifestyle. They are discreet, so you don’t have to worry about drawing unnecessary attention. You can also remove clear aligners, ensuring you clean your teeth and eat your favorite foods without restrictions.

Dr. Edgar Mendieta is an established orthodontist with years of experience treating numerous orthodontic issues. Whether you want to resolve simple crookedness or severe bite issues, trust our doctor for best-in-class care. Schedule an appointment today with Global Smiles Orthodontics.

Who needs clear aligners?

Although they have limitations, clear aligners like Invisalign can resolve numerous orthodontic issues. Visit Dr. Mendieta if you are grappling with:

  • Bite issues like overbites, underbites, open bites, etc.
  • Spacing
  • Misalignment or crookedness
  • Overcrowding or overlapping

Any treatment with clear aligners starts with a physical consultation with our orthodontist. We’ll examine your teeth and bite to determine your suitability for clear aligner therapy. Severe dental issues like underdeveloped jaws or deep-set malocclusions may require metal braces, surgery, or a combination of both. During your consultation, we’ll also establish your treatment goals. Whether you want to straighten your teeth, improve oral function, or enhance your aesthetics, all are achievable with clear aligners.

What can I expect from treatment?

Clear aligners offer a personalized experience from start to finish. After consultation, the dentist will take digital scans, photos, and X-rays of your mouth to create a customized treatment plan. Even before your treatment begins, the dentist can predict how and when your teeth move at each treatment stage. You’ll get a glimpse of the final outcomes before your treatment.

Our dental lab fabricates your set of aligners based on your treatment plan. Once we receive the aligners, you’ll pick them up as we direct you on usage and maintenance. Generally, you must wear your aligners for at least 22 hours daily. The two-hour break allows for meals and oral hygiene. The aligners are worn progressively, switching to a new set bi-weekly. Gradually, you’ll notice your teeth moving closer to perfection.

Unlike metal braces, you don’t need to see us very often. You’ll only visit us every 6-8 weeks to monitor your treatment progress. Once your aligners come off (average 12-18 months), we’ll give you a retainer to maintain your teeth in their new positions. Otherwise, your teeth may relapse to their old, crooked positions.

Will I speak naturally with aligners?

The first time you use clear aligners, your speech may change as your tongue and lips get used to a new resting position. You might experience a slight lisp or difficulty pronouncing certain sounds as your mouth adjusts. However, this is usually a short-term issue; most people adapt within a few days. Once you get used to the aligners, speech typically returns to normal.

Are you ready for clear aligner treatment?

Clear aligners are changing how people perceive orthodontics. Clear aligner therapy has everything you’d need in an orthodontic treatment—it’s comfortable, discreet, convenient, and fast. Dr. Mendieta has transformed numerous smiles with clear aligners and looks forward to helping you achieve yours. Call (614) 230-0374 to reserve your appointment today!

Dr. Edgar Mendieta

Dr. Edgar Mendieta

Dr. Edgar Mendieta, is a highly regarded orthodontist in Columbus, OH, currently holding the esteemed position of President at the Cleveland Society of Orthodontists. His academic journey began with earning his bachelor’s degree at UCLA, followed by comprehensive dental training at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco. Dr. Mendieta gained experience practicing general dentistry before pursuing specialization in orthodontics through a distinguished program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Known for his passion for travel, he connects effortlessly with patients of all ages and backgrounds and is trusted for upholding the highest standards of patient care.

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