ClearCorrect was founded in 2006 as an alternative to traditional braces. ClearCorrect is available through a network of dentists throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, and Canada. As a leader in clear braces, ClearCorrect creates and has shipped millions of units and continues to be a top provider for malocclusion corrective devices. The company is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, and is currently the second-largest company to produce custom fit alignment products to adults and children within the US. The company remains in excellent standing with the BBB and holds an A+ rating. They set out to meet patients' needs, adapting their products to fulfill the needs of dental patients around the world.

How Does ClearCorrect Work?

The ClearCorrect process begins at your dentist or orthodontist's office. Your dental provider scans and photographs your teeth and determines how the bite should fit. The ClearCorrect trays not only straighten your teeth but correct your bite also. The digital file is sent to ClearCorrect specialists who then make a series of plastic aligner trays that fit over your teeth. Each tray is slightly different and nudges the teeth into better alignment until the process ends, and your smile is beautifully straight.

What Makes a Good Candidate for Invisible Braces?

The ClearCorrect process makes this product suitable for most adults and children. The best candidates for ClearCorrect clear aligners are those people who can wear the trays for at least 22-hours per day, continue to keep their mouth clean, and who see their dentist regularly. It’s important to note that ClearCorrect is only available through select orthodontists who provide the service, and this is different from other at-home treatment options that do not involve in-person visits to your medical professional.

Impression Method and Aligner Types

Your orthodontist will take photographs of your teeth and creates a treatment plan that is unique to you. The data is sent to ClearCorrect, who then makes your trays. Trays are changed out by you when your dentist instructs you to move to the next tray. The trays are slightly different from each other and work to move specific teeth gently through continual pressure.

How Long Does it Take to Get Results?

ClearCorrect begins to work the moment you snap the first tray onto your teeth. The aligners work by slightly nudging your teeth towards their ideal position and over time, as your aligners progress you will see your teeth becoming straighter. Teeth straightening usually averages 12 months but it’s best to consult with your orthodontist and the ClearCorrect team to understand a timeline that will be specific to you.

How Many Hours per Day Do you Wear Them?

For best results, you must wear the ClearCorrect tray for at least 22-hours per day and every day of the week. Wearing them for less than 22 hours a day will unnecessarily delay the straightening process.

How Often Do You Need Checkups / New Molds?

Because each treatment plan is unique to the patient, checkups and switching of trays vary from patient to patient. Your dentist will determine your progress. Generally, there are more dental visits at the beginning of the process, and as your treatment progresses, you see the dentist less often. You change trays based on the progress made, and there is no prescribed time between one tray application and the next.

What Support is Available to You?

Your treatment will be overseen by your orthodontist or dentist who will be an invaluable resource to you throughout your teeth straightening journey. ClearCorrect additionally offers a support page via their website that contains articles, tools and contact forms should you have any questions.

What Does it Cost?

The ClearCorrect treatment ranges in price from $2,000-$8,000, and per the ClearCorrect site, the average cost is around $5,000.

Pricing Plans

They offer two levels of treatment plans - the Flex Plan and the Unlimited Plan. The Flex Plan is for people who have slight alignment issues. At the same time, the unlimited plan works for people who have extensive alignment or dental problems, In general, ClearCorrect expects that most treatment programs will take less than five years. When the correction process does not go according to plan, the process can bypass the five-year mark. The flex plan lasts up to five years, while the unlimited plan covers treatment costs that go longer than five years long.

Does Insurance cover ClearCorrect Treatments?

Some insurance plans cover a portion of orthodontic treatment, including ClearCorrect. Your insurance company determines eligibility in conjunction with the dental plan you choose. Generally, the coverage is a percentage of the total cost and can range from $1,000-$3,000.

Setting up an Appointment

Because the ClearCorrect process works through dentists or orthodontists, the first step is to find a dental office that works with ClearCorrect. You can do that via the ClearCorrect website. Contact a dental office in your area and confirm that they use ClearCorrect and then make an appointment to begin the process.

Are you ready to start the process to light up your smile?