Candid Aligners

Consider the possibilities of a straighter smile with candid aligners in Mundelein, Illinois. Located near Libertyville, Hawthorn Hills, and Grayslake, our dental associates at Markiewicz Dental offer cosmetic dental care. Treat yourself to better dental hygiene and a more perfect grin using our advanced braces called candid aligners.

About Candid Aligners

Candid aligners are made using hard, clear plastic, unlike traditional metal braces. As a result, patients can remove plastic devices to clean their teeth, reducing the stress and strain of brushing and picking up metal brackets and wires.

Using candid aligners as clear braces allows patients more privacy when completing long-term teeth straightening. Since the plastic aligners are clear, most people will not notice that patients wear candid aligners.

When you visit a dentist for candid aligners, the dental team will create a mold of your existing mouth and teeth. This mold will be used to develop personalized candid aligners that are altered gradually as the treatment process commences.

Who Needs Candid Aligners

Dentists recommend that teenagers visit an orthodontist for cosmetic dentistry using braces. The teen years are the prime time when teeth are moving into their permanent position. As the teen’s facial features also develop into adulthood, the teen is more likely to be able to withstand candid aligners for straightening their teeth.

Since the teeth are already in flux with their bodily growth, moving their newly adult teeth around is much easier and less painful. However, adults are also good candidates for candid aligners.

Benefits of Candid Aligners

By wearing clear braces instead of traditional metal brackets for tooth straightening, patients can maintain a straighter smile in approximately the same time frame. However, candid aligners are less painful since they do not permanently adhere to the teeth using cement. Made from plastic, they are also more flexible when worn to shift teeth.

Finally, using candid aligners greatly improves dental hygiene compared to traditional metal braces with brackets. Since the wearer can remove the candid aligners at any time, food is not lodged between teeth or hidden as easily. The patient can temporarily floss and brush their mouth while wearing candid aligners.

How to Request Candid Aligners

Find out if you are a candidate for candid aligners at Markiewicz Dental in Mundelein, IL. We have openings for new patients and would love for you to join our dental family. Call our associates today at 847-566-2811 to schedule an appointment with either Drs. Anthony or David Markiewicz.