Orthodontics in Canton

Clear Aligners Straighten Teeth Without Metal Brackets

Clear aligners are removable trays that guide teeth toward a new position. If you want to straighten your teeth but don’t want metal brackets, they’re an option you can ask about right here in Canton. Dr. Aaron Thum provides clear aligners at our office. You can sit down with a doctor in the same town you call home.

The first step is an exam, not a guess based on how your teeth look in the mirror. Dr. Thum needs to see how your teeth sit and what you hope to change before saying whether clear aligners fit your case. That’s a much better starting point than ruling yourself out before you ask.

Clear aligners move teeth. That’s different from appearance-focused work, such as whitening or veneers, which falls under cosmetic dentistry. If alignment is what’s on your mind, the Clear Aligners in Canton page has more about clear aligners and what treatment may involve.

An Evaluation at Associates in Dentistry Decides If Clear Aligners Fit Your Case

Are you too old for clear aligners? Are your teeth too crowded? Those are fair questions, but you can’t settle them by looking at a photo of someone else’s smile. Cases differ, and an in-person exam at our office is how Dr. Thum can tell you if clear aligners are a good option for yours.

Some people assume clear aligners are only for teens or for small changes. Age and a quick look in the mirror don’t tell the whole story. Dr. Thum will look at your teeth and talk with you about what you want to change. If you already come to this office for dental exams, you can bring up alignment at a visit. You don’t need to arrive knowing the right dental terms.

Canton is a one-doctor location, so Dr. Thum is the doctor you’ll see for the evaluation and clear aligner treatment here. It’s fine to come in with questions, even if you’re not sure you want to start. For a closer look at what happens before treatment begins, read the Clear Aligners in Canton page.

Clear Aligners Fit Into the Care Already Offered Here

If you already visit us for dental care, you don’t have to assume you’ll need to leave Canton just to ask about clear aligners. They’re available at our office at 336 N Main St. You can raise the subject during a visit or contact us to set up time to talk with Dr. Thum about your teeth.

Straightening teeth is its own goal. It may come up while you’re thinking about how your smile looks, or you may simply want to know if your teeth could sit differently. Either way, clear aligners deserve a look at your actual teeth, not a promise made from a description over the phone. We’d rather help you understand what’s possible than have you try to sort it out alone.

Learn more about clear aligner therapy on the Clear Aligners in Canton page and see if it’s the right fit for your smile.