{"id":545,"date":"2016-08-12T18:39:24","date_gmt":"2016-08-12T18:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/?p=545"},"modified":"2016-09-08T13:26:03","modified_gmt":"2016-09-08T13:26:03","slug":"traditional-braces-vs-clearcorrect-clear-braces-waco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/traditional-braces-vs-clearcorrect-clear-braces-waco\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Braces vs. ClearCorrect Clear Braces in Waco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_78214675_MEDIUM-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"clear braces in waco\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_78214675_MEDIUM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_78214675_MEDIUM-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_78214675_MEDIUM-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_78214675_MEDIUM.jpg 1697w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Are you hesitant to seek orthodontic treatment because you don\u2019t want to wear traditional braces? More <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/newyork.cbslocal.com\/2016\/04\/19\/adult-braces-relapse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adults are getting braces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than ever before these days. Whether you had braces as a teenager and your teeth have shifted, or if you missed the boat on orthodontic treatment entirely, it\u2019s never too late for a more confident smile. Dr. Rick Cofer offers ClearCorrect, clear braces in Waco.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is ClearCorrect?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clearcorrect.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ClearCorrect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an invisible braces system that uses clear, plastic aligners to gradually shift your teeth into the proper alignment. Unlike similar systems, ClearCorrect is made in the USA. It\u2019s manufactured right here in Texas, actually. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ClearCorrect is an effective treatment option for most common orthodontic issues. Clear braces can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close gapped teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even out crowded teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct crossbite, overbite, and underbite<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults and older teens are eligible for ClearCorrect.<\/span>Before undergoing ClearCorrect\u00a0treatment, patients should have good oral health and be free of tooth decay and gum disease.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will undergo an initial checkup and cleaning with Dr. Cofer before your ClearCorrect treatment begins. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparing ClearCorrect with Traditional Braces<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ClearCorrect uses traditional orthodontic principles to correct misalignments. Just like traditional braces, clear aligners place focused pressure on different areas of the teeth throughout treatment. But your experience throughout ClearCorrect couldn\u2019t be more different compared to traditional braces. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults choose ClearCorrect clear braces for a number of reasons. Some of the most significant benefits of ClearCorrect include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Removable trays allow for easy brushing and flossing, free from the barriers created by traditional metal braces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue to eat what you like with ClearCorrect, which you can discreetly remove before meals and snacks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ClearCorrect requires fewer visits to the dentist\u2019s office compared to traditional braces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Present at big meetings and socialize with friends and colleagues without worrying about how your braces look.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day-to-Day With Clear Braces in Waco<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering how life works while you\u2019re undergoing orthodontic treatment with clear braces? It\u2019s easier than you\u2019re probably imagining. In fact, most patients say treatment with ClearCorrect is a breeze once you\u2019re used to it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Patients using ClearCorrect need to be wearing their aligners for at least 22 hours every day to\u00a0progress through treatment without any delays. E<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">very morning you wake up and clean your trays with a non-abrasive toothpaste. Brush your teeth as you normally would, free from the tricky maneuvering necessary with bulky braces. Remove your aligners before every meal and snack, and brush your teeth before reinserting them. You\u2019ll have a visit with your dentist every six weeks to make sure everything is progressing as it should. After about a year, on average, the results are in &#8212; and you\u2019re smiling more confidently than ever before!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your time wearing braces is complete, you will need to wear a retainer to prevent your teeth from moving back to their original position. This final step is crucial for the success of your orthodontic treatment. The retainer looks just like your clear braces. Most patients can switch\u00a0to nightwear-only after just a few months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s Talk About Discreet\u00a0Orthodontics<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you interested in invisible braces? Let\u2019s discuss your treatment with ClearCorrect. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/contact.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your cosmetic dentist in Waco TX today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you hesitant to seek orthodontic treatment because you don\u2019t want to wear traditional braces? More adults are getting braces than ever before these days. Whether you had braces as a teenager and your teeth have shifted, or if you missed the boat on orthodontic treatment entirely, it\u2019s never too late for a more confident [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[55,13,63,117,4,7],"class_list":["post-545","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cosmetic-dentistry","tag-clearcorrect","tag-cosmetic-dentistry-2","tag-dr-cofer","tag-orthodontics","tag-premier-family-dental","tag-waco"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/545","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=545"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/545\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":564,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/545\/revisions\/564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=545"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=545"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=545"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}