Happy Results: Correction of Narrow Arches & Crowding in Adult Patient Utilizing Clear Aligners

Over the past decade, we have seen a larger percentage of the adult population explore orthodontics as a way to improve their “quality” of life by correcting tooth irregularities to give them a smile that looks good, feels good and works properly. Teeth that are properly aligned can be maintained better by a patient, but many adults who want their teeth to look and function better are reluctant to wear traditional metal braces. Aligners are removable, nearly invisible and studies have shown that adults treated with aligners experienced less pain and fewer impacts on their lives during the first week of orthodontic treatment than those with fixed appliances. The following case study involves an adult patient looking to improve the look and function of her teeth as well as the overall appearance of her smile using clear aligners over traditional brackets.