Clear Correct

On average, a full orthodontic treatment with Clear Correct costs between $2,500 and $ 6,000, depending on the complexity of the issues and the length of the treatment. A treatment for minor crowding, small gaps, or post-braces corrections can cost between $1,500 and $3,500, while a treatment for moderate to severe alignment or bite issues will cost between $4,000 and $6,000.

You are a good candidate for an orthodontic treatment with Clear Correct aligners if you have mild to moderate teeth or bite misalignment issues and your teeth and gums are generally healthy, with no active gum disease or tooth decay. 

You should wear your Clear Correct aligners for 22 hours a day, removing them only when you clean them, brush your teeth, and eat. It is necessary to wear your aligners all the time for the treatment to progress. If you remove your aligners more often or forget to wear them, your teeth will not move according to plan, and your treatment is likely to be prolonged and more expensive.

Clear Correct is most effective for a wide range of mild to moderate orthodontic issues, such as gaps between the teeth, rotated teeth, crowded teeth, and various bite alignment issues. People with severe and complex misalignment cases might be recommended to opt for traditional metal braces.

Clear Correct orthodontic treatment can cause discomfort and soreness from time to time. The soreness is inevitable during orthodontic treatment regardless of the method used. This happens because the orthodontic appliances apply constant pressure to the teeth to make them move through the jawbone and the gums. However, patients report that wearing Clear Correct is more comfortable and causes less to no irritation of the soft tissue in the mouth compared to traditional metal braces.

During your Clear Correct treatment, you will need to visit your dentist approximately every 4 to 8 weeks. These visits are essential for your dentist to check your progress, make adjustments to the treatment plan if necessary, and provide you with more sets of aligners you will wear until the next visit.

Insurance policies that include orthodontics can partially cover Clear Correct treatment. However, many plans restrict coverage of orthodontic procedures to patients under 21 or provide adult coverage only if the treatment is a medical necessity. 

Teenagers can use Clear Correct, provided that all teeth are permanent. Compared to traditional braces, Clear Correct is less noticeable in the mouth and is also more convenient to wear during sports practices, as it does not have protruding metal parts.