Clear Aligners Peoria, AZ

What Are Clear Aligners?

Clear aligners are removable, custom-made trays made from smooth medical-grade plastic that shift your teeth a little at a time. You wear each set for one to two weeks, then move to the next tray in the series until your teeth reach their planned position.

At Teeters Orthodontics, the clear aligners Peoria patients receive are planned by Dr. Chris Teeters using digital scans and 3D treatment planning.

There are no brackets. No wires. No metal at all.

Invisalign clear aligners are the system we use most often at our Peoria office, and Teeters Orthodontics is a certified Invisalign Provider. Every tray in your series is built from a digital blueprint of your mouth, so each movement is mapped out before the first aligner is ever made.

That planning starts with digital scans. A small wand captures a 3D model of your teeth in minutes, which means no putty trays and no waiting around. Dr. Teeters reviews the scan, sequences the tooth movements, and shows you what your projected smile looks like before treatment begins.

The other big difference? You can take them out. Aligners come out for meals, for brushing and flossing, and for the occasional photo op. Put them back in when you're done, and treatment keeps moving forward.

Benefits of Clear Aligners Over Traditional Braces

Both metal braces and Invisalign clear aligners straighten teeth well. The difference comes down to how treatment fits into your life.

Here's what patients tell Team Teeters they appreciate most:

• Nearly invisible. Teens in yearbook photos, adults in client meetings, brides six months out from the wedding. Most people won't notice you're in treatment.
• No food restrictions. Popcorn, corn on the cob, caramel. Take the trays out, eat what you want, brush, and put them back.
• Easier hygiene. You brush and floss the way you always have, with no threaders or special tools required.
• Smooth by design. There are no brackets rubbing your cheeks and no wire ends poking the back of your mouth.
• Fewer emergency visits. Nothing can break loose at 9 p.m. the night before a big day.
• You see the plan first. Digital treatment planning lets you preview your projected outcome before you commit.

Clear Aligners vs. Metal Braces vs. Clear Braces

Ready to go wireless for your smile? Dr. Teeters will walk you through every option at your free consult, including the honest trade-offs of each.

The Clear Aligner Process at Teeters Orthodontics Peoria

Clear aligner treatment at our Peoria office follows six steps: a free consultation and exam, a digital 3D scan with a custom plan, delivery of your trays, daily wear of 20-22 hours, progress checks every 6-10 weeks, and retainers once your teeth reach their final position. Most cases run 6-18 months.

Step 1: Your free consultation

You'll meet Dr. Teeters, get a full exam with digital photos and digital X-rays, and hear which options fit your goals. There's no cost and no obligation.

Step 2: Digital scan and treatment plan

We capture digital scans of your teeth in a few minutes. Dr. Teeters maps each movement in sequence and shows you the projected outcome so you know what you're working toward.

Step 3: Aligner delivery

Your trays arrive custom-made for your teeth. We'll fit the first set, place any small attachments your plan calls for, and go over wear and cleaning instructions with you.

Step 4: Wear them 20-22 hours a day

Out for meals, out for brushing, in the rest of the time. You'll switch to the next tray in the series every one to two weeks as directed.

Step 5: Progress checks

We'll see you every 6-10 weeks to confirm your teeth are tracking to the digital plan. Busy stretch at work or school? Virtual consult options keep things moving.

Step 6: Retainers

Teeth like to drift. A retainer locks in your Teeters transformation for the long haul, and we'll show you exactly how to care for it.

Are You a Candidate for Clear Aligners?

Most teens and adults with mild to moderate crowding, spacing, or bite concerns are candidates for clear aligners. Invisalign clear aligners routinely correct gaps, crowded front teeth, overbite, underbite, crossbite, and open bite. Severe skeletal discrepancies may respond better to braces. An in-person exam with Dr. Teeters is the only way to know for certain.

Good candidates usually share a few things:

• Enough permanent teeth. Teens need most permanent teeth erupted. Invisalign trays for teens include wear indicators that fade, so parents and Dr. Teeters can see how consistent things are.
• Consistent wear habits. This is the big one. Aligners only work while they're in your mouth, and leaving them out for hours each day stretches treatment out.
• Mild to moderate correction needs. Rotations, crowding, spacing, and many bite issues respond well.
• Healthy teeth and gums. Active decay or gum disease should be treated by your dentist first.

When cases involve severe jaw discrepancies, our team may recommend metal braces, clear braces, or a plan coordinated with a trusted oral surgeon for orthognathic surgery. Dr. Teeters will tell you straight if aligners aren't the right tool for your case.

Kids under 10 usually aren't aligner candidates yet, but they may be a great fit for our 7 & up kids club, where we watch growth and jaw development on an observation schedule until the timing is right. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, children should have a first orthodontic evaluation by age 7.

Why Peoria Patients Choose Teeters Orthodontics

Your treatment is directed by a board-certified orthodontist, not shipped from a warehouse. That's the core difference between care at our Peoria office and mail-order aligner companies.

Dr. Teeters is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, and a certified Invisalign Provider. He graduated Summa Cum Laude at the top of his class, and he's known among colleagues as the doctor's doctor, an international speaker who trains other orthodontists worldwide.

What that means for you:

• Every option under one roof. Invisalign clear aligners, metal braces, clear braces, Phase 1 treatment, and retainers.
• Orthodontics for all ages. Kids, teens, parents, grandparents. Families often start treatment together here.
• In-person progress checks. We confirm your teeth are actually tracking to the digital plan and adjust when they aren't.
• Free consults, virtual consults, and emergency care when you need us.
• In-house 0% financing plus most insurance plans accepted.

Teeters Orthodontics has cared for west valley families since 1978, a 47-year legacy of excellence built on doing what's right for every patient, generation after generation. We take your smile seriously.

 

 

Clear Aligner Questions Answered

How much do clear aligners cost in Peoria?

Clear aligner fees depend on how much correction your teeth need and how long treatment runs. Most insurance plans include orthodontic benefits, and Teeters Orthodontics offers in-house 0% financing so you can spread the balance out. You'll get an exact number at your free consult, with no surprises later.

How long does clear aligner treatment take?

Most clear aligner cases finish in 6-18 months. Minor spacing or crowding can wrap up faster, while bite corrections take longer. Your timeline depends heavily on wear time, since trays only move teeth while you're wearing them. Dr. Teeters gives you a projected length at your free consultation.

How many hours a day do I have to wear my aligners?

Wear your aligners 20-22 hours per day. That leaves roughly two hours for meals, snacks, brushing, and flossing. Falling short by a few hours daily is the most common reason treatment stalls or trays stop fitting properly. Build a routine around meals and it becomes second nature quickly.

Do clear aligners hurt?

You'll feel mild pressure or tenderness for a day or two after switching to a new tray. That sensation is your teeth moving, and it fades quickly. Most patients describe it as a snug, tight feeling rather than soreness. Switching trays at bedtime helps you sleep through the adjustment period.

Can I eat and drink with my aligners in?

Water is fine anytime. Everything else comes out first, including coffee, soda, juice, and all food. Chewing with trays in can crack them, and colored or sugary drinks stain the plastic and trap sugar against your enamel. Rinse and brush before putting them back in.

Are clear aligners as effective as braces?

For mild to moderate crowding, spacing, and many bite issues, Invisalign clear aligners deliver results comparable to braces when worn as prescribed. Severe skeletal problems or complex tooth movements sometimes call for metal braces or clear braces instead. Dr. Teeters evaluates your bite in person and recommends the approach that will finish strongest.

Start Your Clear Aligner Treatment in Peoria Today

Get ready to love your smile. Your free consultation at Teeters Orthodontics includes a full exam, digital photos, and a walk-through of every treatment option with Dr. Teeters. No cost, no obligation, no pressure.

Short on time? Ask about a virtual consult and get answers from home before you ever come in.

Call (623) 572-8855 or book online at teetersorthodontics.com/free-consult. Our Peoria office at 7505 West Deer Valley Road, Suite 120 welcomes families from Peoria, Glendale, and the surrounding west valley.

And yes, our emotional support goldendoodles Ginger and Coco will be waiting to say hello.

LET'S DO THIS.