Clear aligners and braces
Invisalign and Clear Aligners in Guelph
Invisalign and ClearCorrect aligners and braces at York Road Dental in Guelph for teens and adults. Open Saturdays, with in-house payment plans.
Aligners are worn 20 to 22 hours a day and changed about every two weeks. Book a consultation or call (519) 824-7333.
How Do Clear Aligners Straighten Teeth?
Clear aligners straighten teeth with a series of custom-made, removable plastic trays. Each tray moves your teeth a small step, and you change to the next tray about every two weeks. Invisible aligners are hard to notice, so teeth straightening happens without wires or brackets.
Aligners can help with these concerns:
Crooked or crowded teeth
Gaps between teeth
Teeth that have drifted back after braces
Some bite problems, as your dentist advises
Your dentist checks your teeth and gums first, and tells you if aligners, braces or another treatment fit. Read about the other ways to improve a smile in cosmetic dentistry.
At the start, you have a consultation, an exam and impressions or scans of your teeth, and your dentist explains the plan and the number of trays. Then you receive your first sets, learn how to put them in and take them out and book your check-ins. We show you each step, and you can ask questions at any point.
Invisalign or ClearCorrect?
York Road Dental offers both Invisalign and ClearCorrect, and your dentist advises which suits your teeth. Both are clear aligner systems that straighten teeth with a series of removable trays.
Invisalign or ClearCorrect: which should you choose?
There is no single right answer. The choice depends on your teeth, your treatment plan and your preference, and we explain it at your consultation. We do not rank one brand above the other.
Both systems share the same basics: a custom plan, a series of removable trays that you change about every two weeks and check-ins with your dentist. They differ in details your dentist can explain for your own case.
If you ask about Invisalign vs ClearCorrect, bring your questions: how many trays, how often you come in, and what you will pay. We answer them before you decide. The earlier orthodontics and ClearCorrect pages of our site now sit on this page.
Are Aligners for Teens and Adults?
Yes, clear aligners suit both teens and adults. Adult Invisalign suits many adults because the aligners are discreet at work and in photos, and clear aligners for teens avoid the look of wires.
Adults: discreet and removable
Teens: with permanent teeth in place
Both: need to wear the trays every day
Teens need to wear their trays 20 to 22 hours a day, as adults do, so a parent often helps with the routine.
A teen who forgets to wear the trays will find treatment taking longer, so we talk about the routine at the start. Adults of any age can be assessed for aligners if their teeth and gums are healthy, and your dentist checks both first.
How Long Do You Wear Aligners Each Day?
You wear aligners 20 to 22 hours a day, and you change to a new set about every two weeks. That means Invisalign hours per day are close to all day, and you take the trays out only to eat, drink, brush and clean them.
How long Invisalign takes depends on your teeth, so we do not give a set treatment time. Your dentist estimates it at the consultation, and it changes with how well you wear the trays.
These Invisalign cleaning tips keep the trays clear and fresh:
Brush before putting the trays back
Rinse the trays in cool water each day
Brush the trays gently, with no hot water
Take them out for anything but plain water
Always keep the trays in their case when they are out, never in a napkin, because that is how trays are lost. If you lose a tray or one cracks, call us, and we will tell you whether to go back a set or move on. Drinking anything but plain water with trays in can stain them and cause decay, so take them out first.
After treatment you usually wear a retainer so the teeth stay put. Ask your dentist what is advised for you.
Aligners or Braces?
Invisalign vs braces is a choice we can help with, because York Road Dental offers both aligners and braces. Braces come in metal and in clear ceramic, which is sometimes called clear braces, and your dentist advises which fits your teeth and your life. This table sets out the basics.
Metal braces are brackets and wires that your dentist adjusts at regular visits. Clear ceramic braces work the same way, with tooth-coloured brackets that are less obvious. With braces, brush carefully around the brackets and use floss threaders or small interdental brushes, and avoid very hard or sticky foods.
The American Dental Association's MouthHealthy braces page says that braces use brackets and wires, which may be metal or tooth-coloured, and that a retainer is worn after active treatment to hold teeth in their new positions.
How does York Road Dental compare for straightening teeth?
We cannot rank clinics, but you can compare us on facts: Invisalign and ClearCorrect aligners, metal and clear ceramic braces, teens and adults, payment plans, direct billing for all major insurers and a Saturday clinic. Dr. Natasha Kaushal has been registered with the RCDSO as a general dentist since 2018.
Feature
Aligners
Braces
In your mouth
Removable trays
Fixed to the teeth
Look
Clear, discreet
Metal or clear ceramic
Eating
Take them out
Care with some foods
What Changes the Cost of Aligners and Braces?
How much Invisalign costs depends on the length and complexity of your treatment, so we do not list one price here. Invisalign treatment cost also depends on the number of trays, the visits and whether you choose aligners or braces.
Payment plans are in-house, and our team discusses a plan with you. All major insurers can be direct-billed, and coverage for orthodontic care depends on your plan, so check with your insurer. See payment plans and insurance.
CDCP patients are welcome, and CDCP claims are billed directly to the plan. Co-payments and other charges may apply, so ask our team about costs before treatment. The Government of Canada describes the plan on its Canadian Dental Care Plan page.
Questions About Clear Aligners
Who provides clear aligners at York Road Dental?
Dr. Natasha Kaushal provides Invisalign and ClearCorrect clear aligners at York Road Dental, and she is a general dentist registered with the RCDSO since 8 June 2018. Cosmetic dentistry is among her interests.
Does Invisalign hurt?
York Road Dental cannot promise a painless treatment. You may feel pressure for a few days when you start a new set, and the trays are removable. Tell us if a tray rubs.
Can aligners fix a bad bite?
York Road Dental can use aligners for some bite problems, and braces suit others. Your dentist checks your bite at the consultation and tells you which treatment fits.
Will I need a retainer?
York Road Dental usually advises a retainer after treatment, because it keeps the teeth in their new place. Your dentist explains how long to wear it.
Book Your Aligner Consultation in Guelph
Ask for an aligner consultation at York Road Dental and your online booking goes straight into our calendar. If you want to see how payment works first, start with the plans.