Clear aligners — straightening teeth without braces

ClearCorrect is a clear-aligner orthodontic system made by Straumann. Each treatment is a series of custom-made plastic trays — each one slightly different from the last — that gradually move your teeth into the planned position. You wear each tray for 1 to 2 weeks (typically 22 hours per day), then switch to the next. Over the full series, your teeth move into their final position. The whole process is digitally planned upfront from an intraoral scan, so you can see the projected end result before committing.

We use ClearCorrect rather than other clear-aligner brands for two reasons. First, Dr. Larsen is a lecturer for Straumann — which means continuous involvement in the clinical evolution of their products and protocols. Second, ClearCorrect's treatment planning and tray design integrate cleanly with the digital workflows we already use for crowns, surgical guides, and other restorations. Aligner treatment fits inside our broader digital practice rather than running on a separate platform.

Clear aligners work well for a wide range of orthodontic problems: mild to moderate crowding, spacing between teeth, crossbite correction, bite issues, and pre-restorative tooth movement (moving teeth into better position before placing a crown or bridge). They don't work for every case — severely complex orthodontics, certain bite issues, or growing children with major skeletal issues are sometimes better served by traditional braces or referral to a specialist orthodontist. We'll be honest at the consultation about whether ClearCorrect is the right fit for your case.