AestheticOrthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners
Orthodontic Treatment
Clear aligners move teeth gradually into a better position using a series of removable, transparent trays. At Uslu Dental Clinic, orthodontic treatment is planned and supervised by an orthodontic specialist. Discreet and comfortable, clear aligners help you achieve a straighter, more confident smile.
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01About the treatment
What is it?
Straightening teeth is often the most conservative way to improve a smile, because it changes the position of natural teeth rather than covering them. Orthodontic treatment requires careful diagnosis and supervision over many months.
The clinic provides orthodontic treatment with clear aligners. The approach that suits you best is determined by the orthodontic specialist’s assessment.
Clear aligners are a series of custom-made, transparent trays that gently move your teeth step by step. They are nearly invisible, can be removed for eating and cleaning, and your treatment is planned and supervised by an orthodontic specialist. Wearing them for most of the day, and using retainers afterwards, helps to keep the result.
02Suitability
When might it be considered?
Clear aligner treatment may be considered for:
- 01Crowded or spaced teeth
- 02Some problems with how the teeth meet when biting
- 03Aligning teeth before restorative or cosmetic treatment
- 04Concerns about the appearance of tooth position
03Process
The treatment process
Every treatment plan is individual. The stages below describe a typical sequence, not a fixed protocol.
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Assessment
Examination, photographs, radiographs and a digital scan establish the starting position and identify any health problems that must be treated first.
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Specialist treatment plan
The orthodontic specialist plans the tooth movements and explains whether aligners are suitable, the likely duration and the commitment required.
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Active treatment
Aligners are provided in stages, with regular reviews to check that teeth are moving as planned.
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Retention
Retainers are provided to maintain the result. Long-term retainer wear is usually advised.
04Benefits and limits
Benefits and limitations
Potential benefits
- Moves natural teeth without removing tooth structure
- Aligners are discreet and can be removed for eating and cleaning
- Can reduce the extent of later cosmetic treatment
Limitations
- Aligners work best when worn for most of the day, as advised
- Some complex cases may be better suited to fixed braces
- Retainers help to keep your new smile in place long term
05Risks
Risks and considerations
Clear aligner treatment is comfortable for most people. A feeling of gentle pressure when changing to a new set of aligners is normal and shows that the teeth are moving.
Keeping your teeth and aligners clean, wearing them as advised and attending check-ups helps the treatment progress smoothly. Your orthodontist will discuss any points specific to your teeth.
06Aftercare
Recovery and aftercare
Brush your teeth before putting aligners back in, clean the aligners as instructed, wear retainers as advised and attend reviews.
07Common questions
Frequently asked questions
01Am I too old for orthodontic treatment?
Adults of any age can have orthodontic treatment if their teeth and gums are healthy.
02Are clear aligners as effective as braces?
For many cases they can be, provided they are worn as instructed. Some complex movements are more predictable with fixed braces; your assessment will show which approach suits you.
03Who plans my treatment?
Orthodontic treatment at the clinic is planned and supervised by an orthodontic specialist.
04I live abroad. Can I continue my treatment without frequent trips to Istanbul?
Yes, most of the treatment can be continued remotely. Your first examination and the delivery of your aligners take place in Istanbul; you then change your aligners at home and continue your check-ups by photo or video call. An additional check-up visit can be planned if needed.
08Other treatments
Related treatments
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09Consultation
Discuss your options
Suitability for any treatment can only be determined after a clinical examination. If you would like further information, or to arrange an appointment, please contact the clinic.