Clear Aligners

Clear Aligners - Alternative to Traditional Braces - Francisco Eraso Orthodontics - IndianapolisClear aligners are an alternative to traditional braces and are designed to help guide teeth into their proper position. Similar to braces, clear aligners use gradual force to control tooth movement, but without metal wires or brackets.

Clear aligners are a good alternative for patients who want a straighter smile but do not want to wear traditional braces. Additionally, aligners are beneficial for patients with previous orthodontic treatment who want to make minor corrections to their smiles.

Advantages Of Clear Aligners

There are several advantages to using clear aligners:

  • Clear aligners are removable, so it is easier to brush and floss after meals.
  • Easy to keep clean.
  • More comfortable and less likely to irritate the gums and cheeks.

Patients are responsible for putting in and removing their aligners. A series of aligners are created to move teeth. Each aligner is worn for 2-3 weeks and moves teeth a fraction of a millimeter at a time. Patients must remove aligners for meals and when brushing/flossing. The number of aligners needed to correct misaligned teeth varies based on the individual’s orthodontic problem and its correction.

Clear Aligner Options

Dr. Eraso only offers the highest quality aligner options for you: 

  • Invisalign® Clear Aligners
  • G-Force Aligners - Precision Orthodontics with 3D Scans + CBCT Imaging
  • MOVs Aligners - The Smile Designer Digital Clear Aligner System

We provide precision fit, exceptional tooth-specific control, and reduced treatment time.

Orthodontic Care in English and Spanish

Dr. Eraso is Spanish-speaking and bilingual. He and his dental team provide quality bilingual orthodontic care in Spanish and English for our patients from Indianapolis and the surrounding Central Indiana area.

FAQs About Clear Aligners

If you don't see an answer to your question about clear aligners below, please get in touch with us, and we'll do our best to help you.

The first visit is for evaluation and planning. Dr. Eraso reviews the X-rays and findings, explains whether braces or aligners may be a fit, discusses a case-based timeline, and, if you want to move forward, the team can complete scans, photos, medical history, consent, HIPAA, and financial paperwork. Orthodontic planning typically starts with records and an in-person assessment.

Usually no. At Dr. Eraso’s office, the first visit is for diagnostics and treatment planning, and appliances are generally delivered at a later appointment after the case review is complete. That approach matches standard orthodontic planning, which begins with an exam, records, and a customized treatment plan.

Yes. Dr. Eraso offers both braces and clear aligners. AAO and clear aligner providers both describe these as mainstream orthodontic treatment options, but the final recommendation depends on what the doctor sees in your exam and records.

Maybe. Good aligner candidates usually follow instructions well and can wear trays consistently, because clear aligners are typically worn about 22 hours a day and removed only for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. Dr. Eraso confirms candidacy at the consultation.

It depends on what Dr. Eraso sees on your X-rays and during the exam. Some patients can begin treatment before wisdom teeth are addressed, while others may be referred first or during treatment. Orthodontic planning is built from records and imaging, so the doctor should make that call after the consultation.

Call or text 317-554-9950 so the team can guide you and schedule you if needed. If you lose an aligner, contact the office right away so the team can tell you the next step.

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