The Essentials
What it is.
Clear aligner therapy moves teeth with a series of nearly invisible, removable trays — each one a small, planned step toward a straighter smile. This office uses Solventum™ Clarity™ Aligners, the aligner line from the company that was 3M Oral Care: durable, stain-resistant trays made in two thicknesses so the force can be matched to the movement being asked of each tooth. You see the projected result digitally before you begin.
Because the trays come out to eat and brush, life continues as normal: no food restrictions, no wire pokes, no orthodontic emergencies.
Is This You?
Sound familiar?
- Crowded or overlapping front teeth
- A gap that’s bothered you for years
- Teeth that shifted after braces long ago
- You want straightening without anyone noticing
The Process
What to expect.
- Digital scan & plan
A comfortable TRIOS® digital scan replaces goopy impressions; your full movement plan is designed and previewed before the first tray is made. Where a tooth needs extra grip to rotate or move, small tooth-coloured attachments are bonded on.
- Wear & switch
Aligners are worn 20–22 hours a day, changed roughly every one to two weeks, with brief check-ins.
- Refine & retain
Final refinements dial in the details, then retainers protect your result.
Real Results
Before & after.
A front-tooth gap closed discreetly — no brackets, no wires.Actual Arbor Dental patient
Good To Know
Questions, answered.
How long does it take?
Most adult cases run six to eighteen months, depending on complexity — many finish faster than expected.
Will people notice?
Rarely. The trays are thin and clear; most patients report no one notices unless told.
What can Clarity Aligners correct?
Solventum designs them for simple to complex cases — crowding, spacing, a shifted midline, open and deep bites, overjet and crossbites. Whether your case fits is a question for the scan and the plan, and we will tell you honestly if braces or a specialist would serve you better.
Is it as effective as braces?
For the majority of cosmetic and moderate alignment cases, yes — and we’ll tell you honestly if your case isn’t a fit.
Ready when you are.
New patients are welcomed with an unhurried, comprehensive first visit — photographs, a conversation about your goals, and a plan you'll understand completely.
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