Clear Aligners in Tukwila & Northgate
We offer clear aligners by Angel at our Tukwila and Northgate locations. Ask us about the differences between Angel Aligners and Invisalign®
For those seeking an even more discreet option, clear aligners may be the perfect option for you. They are less visible than braces and can be removed when brushing your teeth, eating, or for important events.
About Clear Aligners
We use custom clear aligners to create stunning smiles, and our orthodontists are highly-experienced in designing personalized orthodontic treatment plans with clear aligners for kids, teens and adults.
With clear aligners, we can treat:
- Crooked teeth and crowded teeth
- Gapped teeth and spaced teeth
- Malocclusions (overbite, underbite, crossbite and open bite)
- Jaw popping or clicking
- Jaw pain due to dental alignment
- Teeth protrusion
- Lack of confidence in the smile
There are a number of different clear aligner brands that are offered by orthodontists, including commonly known brands like Angel Aligners, Invisalign®, and Spark Aligners. In our Tukwila and Northgate offices, we only offer Angel Aligners and Specialty Aligners.
Angel Aligners
Your Angel aligners will come in a series of custom designed clear aligners for your upper and lower teeth.
You’ll wear each set of aligners for one week, at least 20 to 22 hours a day. After one week, you’ll switch your aligners out with the next set. Over time, you’ll notice changes in the alignment of your teeth, and in just a few months, you’ll notice a progressively straighter, healthier smile.
Why Angel Aligners over other options?
We choose to offer Angel Aligners to our patients for a number of reasons because:
- Angel Is Nearly Invisible — Angel aligners are virtually undetectable when they’re in place! No matter the type of lifestyle you live, you can go about your social and professional life confidently while undergoing Angel treatment.
- Angel Is Comfortable To Wear — Your Angel clear aligners will have smooth, rounded edges, specially-designed to fit comfortably in your mouth without causing irritation.
- Angel Is Customized Just For You — Your Angel aligners are custom-made for you and only you. Our orthodontists use a digital scanner to create 3D models of your teeth and bite in only a few minutes. These digital models are then used to custom-design each aligner so that it fits perfectly in your mouth, and over time, moves your teeth into their beautiful new position.
- Angel Is Removable — You can remove your aligners to eat, drink, brush your teeth and floss. You can remove your aligners for special occasions too! You won’t have many dietary restrictions, so your favorite foods are still on the table. There’s no need to completely change your lifestyle with Angel.
- Angel Is Effective — You can start to notice changes in your smile in only a few weeks of treatment! Most treatments are completed in one to two years, but length of treatment will vary on a case by case basis and your diligence in wearing your aligners as instructed.
What types of orthodontic issues can Angel treat?
Angel Aligners are clinically proven to treat minor to complex malocclusions including:
Want to learn more about Angel Aligners?
Looking to learn more about how Angel Aligners work or what some of their before / after cases look like? Feel free to head over to the Angel Aligner website or watch the video below!
Invisalign®
Invisalign® is a clear aligner treatment that gives you the same consistent results as braces with a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. These virtually invisible appliances are designed to tackle a wide range of orthodontic issues while giving patients the flexibility they deserve throughout treatment.
What Types of Problems can Invisalign® correct?
Ever since Invisalign® has entered the field of orthodontics, the experts behind the appliance have been continually improving and refining the treatment. Now, Invisalign® is powerful enough to take on even the most challenging orthodontic issues that we would previously have used braces to treat. When patients finish their virtually invisible aligner treatment, they feel a renewed sense of confidence because of their new, dazzling smiles. Many patients compromise for years on the look of their smiles because they don’t want the look of traditional metal braces.
While many people are aware that Invisalign® helps create more beautiful smiles, some don’t know how necessary corrective treatment is in improving the health and function of their smiles. Invisalign® helps fix crooked teeth, overcrowding, misaligned jaws, and more. These orthodontic issues can lead to more severe problems such as pain while eating, chewing, and speaking.
What Advantages Does Invisalign® Offer over Traditional Braces?
In recent years, Invisalign® has grown in popularity because of the freedom it gives patients. Invisalign® truly fits into any lifestyle and offers more flexibility than any other corrective treatment. One of the most significant differences between braces and Invisalign® is the appearance of the appliances. Invisalign® consists of sets of virtually invisible clear aligners, while braces use metal or ceramic brackets and wires to shift your teeth into place for the perfect smile. While both are effective, Invisalign® offers patients the chance to work toward a healthier smile without changing the aesthetics of their natural smile.
Another great benefit of Invisalign® is that it’s made of a thermoplastic material called SmartTrack that makes the aligners easily removable. Patients enjoy being able to remove their appliances to eat, take pictures, play sports, and more. While you should wear your Invisalign® for at least 22 hours every day for maximum efficiency, you still have a couple of hours to take them out when it’s convenient for your schedule.
Although modern braces are more comfortable than past versions, Invisalign® and clear aligners like Angel are widely accepted as the most comfortable corrective treatment. This high comfort level is possible because an exact 3D model of your smile is used to print aligners that fit snugly over your teeth. Additionally, aligners are printed in a unique material engineered by industry experts to offer patients extreme comfort.
