Clear AlignersIn Keene, NH
At Elm City Dental Care, Dr. Levy takes a thoughtful, personalized approach to helping patients achieve straighter, healthier smiles. Using clear, removable aligners, we can gradually improve your smile while keeping treatment discreet, comfortable, and easy to work into your everyday routine.
Why should I choose Clear Aligners?
Clear aligners use a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually move your teeth into better alignment without the brackets and wires of traditional braces. The aligners are smooth, discreet, and easy to remove for meals, brushing, and flossing. Dr. Levy plans your treatment around your specific smile and goals, with regular check-ins along the way to make sure everything is progressing as it should.
Reveal Your Best Smile!
Keep the transformations rolling and take advantage of our whitening special after completing your clear aligners treatment! You’ll have a straight bite and a bright smile to match.
The Benefits of Clear Aligners
They’re removable
Take your aligners out for meals, brushing, and flossing, then put them right back in when you’re done. You can keep eating the foods you enjoy while maintaining your usual oral hygiene routine throughout treatment.
Clear and discreet
Clear aligners are made from clear, smooth material that blends in naturally with your smile. Most people will barely notice you’re wearing them, which can make treatment feel easier to fit into your lifestyle.
Planned personally
Every clear aligner case at Elm City Dental Care is planned around your unique bite, alignment, and goals. Dr. Levy follows your progress closely and makes sure your treatment stays on track from your first set of aligners to your final result.
The Clear Aligners Treatment Process
Initial Consultation & Exam
Your clear aligners journey starts with a personalized consultation. You’ll chat with your doctor about your goals, have your teeth and bite evaluated, and learn whether Clear aligners are right for you. This visit is the perfect time to ask questions and explore your options.
Aligner Fitting & Pick Up
Once you’re ready to begin, we’ll take precise digital scans or impressions of your teeth. These ensure your aligners are made just for you. When your custom trays arrive, you’ll stop by the office to get them and begin treatment. Some patients may also receive small, tooth-colored attachments that help keep aligners securely in place.
Check-ins
Every six weeks or so, you’ll visit us for a quick check-in to monitor your progress and pick up your next set of aligners. Each visit brings you one step closer to the smile you’ve been dreaming of.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
Clear aligners works well for many mild to moderate alignment concerns. For more complex orthodontic needs, your doctor may recommend traditional braces. The best way to know for sure is to schedule a consultation so we can evaluate your smile and go over your options.
Most patients find clear aligners more comfortable than braces. You may feel slight pressure or tenderness when starting a new set of aligners — that means your teeth are moving! If discomfort persists, we suggest Tylenol rather than ibuprofen, which can interfere with tooth movement.
Wear your aligners for 20–22 hours each day. Remove them only for meals, snacks, brushing, and flossing. Staying consistent ensures your treatment stays on schedule.
Gently brush your aligners with a soft toothbrush and water to keep them clean. When they’re not in your mouth, store them in their protective case to keep them safe and germ-free.
If your aligners crack or go missing, contact us right away. Delaying a replacement can slow down your progress. We’ll get you a new set quickly so you can stay on track.
No — aligner trays aren’t designed to withstand grinding or clenching. If you grind your teeth, you may need a custom night guard. If you notice damage on your aligners in the morning, let your doctor know as soon as possible.
Clear aligner attachments are small, tooth-colored bumps made of dental composite that are temporarily placed on certain teeth during Invisalign treatment. Their purpose is to help the aligners grip the teeth more effectively, allowing for greater control and precision. By providing this added leverage, attachments enable more complex tooth movements—such as rotations, vertical shifts, and root control—making Invisalign function more like traditional braces when treating more challenging alignment issues.
Clear aligners were designed to be virtually invisible when worn. The thin, clear plastic conforms closely to your teeth, making them difficult to detect during normal social interactions. To maintain their clarity, avoid consuming anything besides water while wearing aligners, and clean them regularly to prevent staining. Some patients have small tooth-colored attachments that may be slightly more noticeable, but these are still far less visible than traditional braces.
Your treatment starts with digital scans that create a detailed model of your mouth. This model is sent to a specialized lab, where your aligners are designed and produced using advanced CAD/CAM technology. Once they’re made, they’re sent back to your doctor for your fitting appointment.
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We welcome patients from Keene and throughout Cheshire County, as well as those traveling from communities across New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts.