Rightly or wrongly, Americans perceive people with straight teeth as more attractive, successful, and employable than those without, according to studies. Hence, an investment into treatments for teeth straightening has the potential to really pay off in the long run. One such treatment that has been gaining significant traction is the use of clear teeth aligners.
A clear teeth aligner is a removable tray made of plastic that is almost completely invisible when worn. The device is custom-tailored to fit your teeth, as it is 3D printed based on your dental scan. You wear one set of trays 20 hours per day for two weeks before replacing it with a slightly different device that's the next in the series.
This slight change in sequential aligners gradually shifts your teeth to produce a straight smile. The treatment period can last anywhere between six months and three years.