Smile design
Clear aligners in Schiedam: straightening teeth with clear braces
Aligners are clear, removable braces that move teeth step by step. At 3D Tandarts, we start with an examination of your tooth alignment, bite, and gums. If aligners are suitable, we create a digital plan. This way, you know in advance what the treatment involves. Right at NS station Schiedam Centrum, convenient for the check-ups.
How do clear aligners work?
You wear a series of clear aligners. Each new aligner moves the teeth a small step further. You wear each aligner for one to two weeks (depending on the plan), usually 20 to 22 hours per day. You remove them to eat and brush. Sometimes small composite buttons on the teeth or a very small amount of interproximal reduction between the teeth are needed to allow the teeth to move properly.
What does clear aligner treatment involve?
- Examination: tooth position, bite, gums, and X-rays if necessary.
- Intraoral scan and digital planning: with the scan we create a digital plan, in which you can see how the teeth will move.
- Treatment: you wear the aligners according to the schedule and come by regularly for check-ups.
- Aftercare: after the treatment, you will receive a retainer (a fixed wire or a mouthpiece), so that the teeth stay in place.
The duration varies per situation: from a few months to more than a year. The dentist provides an estimate after the planning.
Who are clear aligners suitable for?
Aligners are suitable for many people with slightly to moderately crooked teeth or gaps between the teeth. Not every situation is suitable: in the case of a complicated bite problem or severe gum issues, a different approach may be necessary. The gums must be healthy first; only then do we move the teeth.
What is your role?
The result strongly depends on how faithfully you wear the aligners. Good oral care and attending check-ups are important. After the treatment, a retainer is needed to prevent the teeth from shifting back.
What do clear aligners cost?
The costs depend on the duration and complexity of the treatment. You will receive a clear estimate in advance. Aligners are generally not covered by the basic insurance. Supplemental dental insurance sometimes covers a part.
Alternatives to aligners
For minor desires, whitening, bonding with composite, or a veneer may be sufficient. For larger deviations in tooth position or bite, a fixed brace or a referral to an orthodontist may be more appropriate. The dentist will discuss the options.
Carefully assessed
Personal assessment
The dentist examines your oral situation and discusses your wishes, possibilities and alternatives before proposing clear aligners.
Our approach
A clear process
Digital diagnostics and modern techniques are used where appropriate. We explain each step before you make a decision together with the dentist.
What matters
- Careful examination before treatment
- Clear explanation of options and alternatives
- Planning tailored to your personal situation
Frequently asked questions
Clear aligners
Are aligners suitable for everyone?
No. That varies per set of teeth and situation. The dentist assesses this after examination.
Does it hurt?
During the first days of each new little bit, you may feel some pressure. That is normal and usually goes away quickly.
How long does the treatment take?
That varies by situation. After the planning, you will receive an estimate.
Do I need to keep wearing something after the treatment?
Yes, a retainer prevents the teeth from shifting back.
Can I combine aligners with whitening or veneers?
Often yes. Usually first the aligners, then whitening or veneers.
Discuss your situation
Request an appointment. The dentist will assess which care suits your situation.