Teeth Straightening
Clear Aligners
Achieve a straighter, healthier smile with nearly invisible clear aligners. Teeth straightening for children, teens and adults in Gloucester, Ottawa.
Achieve a straighter, healthier smile with nearly invisible clear aligners. Teeth straightening for children, teens and adults in Gloucester, Ottawa.
At Ogilvie Dental on Montreal Road in Gloucester we use clear aligners to straighten teeth and improve how the bite comes together. Aligners suit some bite problems better than others, so the first step is an assessment to see whether they are a realistic option for you. If your case would be better handled elsewhere, we will say so.
Crooked or misaligned teeth aren't just a cosmetic concern – they can lead to difficulty chewing, jaw pain, and increased risk of tooth decay. Straightening treatment can help with both how your teeth look and how they work together.
| Feature | Clear Aligners |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Nearly invisible plastic trays |
| Removability | Removable for eating and cleaning |
| Comfort | Smooth, comfortable plastic |
| Treatment Time | 12-18 months average |
| Effectiveness | Effective for mild to moderate alignment issues |
How a course of clear aligner treatment is assessed, planned and carried out.
The first step is an assessment to see whether aligners are a realistic option for your bite, because they suit some bite problems better than others.
If your case would be better handled elsewhere, we will say so rather than starting treatment that is unlikely to give you the result you want.
We go through what treatment would involve and what it is likely to cost before anything begins.
Aligners are worn as a set of clear plastic trays and are removable for eating and cleaning, so they need to be worn as directed for teeth to move as planned.
Progress is checked as treatment goes on. Teeth can drift after aligner treatment, so retention is used to hold the new position at the end.
What clear aligners can do, and the points that decide whether they are the right choice for your bite.
How their teeth look is a common reason patients ask about treatment
Easier to clean, reducing risk of decay and gum disease
Improved chewing, speaking, and jaw alignment
Retention after treatment helps hold teeth in their new position
Whether clear aligners are a realistic option for your bite is something an assessment will show. Fixed braces are used where more precise control is needed.
Common questions about clear aligners. For anything else, call 613-321-0265.
Clear aligners are nearly invisible plastic trays worn to straighten teeth and improve how the bite comes together. They are removable for eating and cleaning.
No. Aligners suit some bite problems better than others and are described as effective for mild to moderate alignment issues. The first step is an assessment to see whether they are a realistic option for you, and if your case would be better handled elsewhere we will say so.
Average treatment time is listed as 12 to 18 months. How long your own treatment takes depends on your teeth, which is something the assessment will cover.
Yes. Teeth straightening at our Gloucester office is carried out for children, teens and adults.
Yes. Aligners are removable for eating and cleaning. Because of that, the result depends on wearing them as directed for the rest of the time.
Aligners are nearly invisible, removable and made of smooth plastic, and are effective for mild to moderate alignment issues. Fixed braces are used where complex alignment issues need more precise control.
Teeth can drift after braces or aligner treatment, so retention is used to hold them in their new position.
Book an assessment at our Gloucester office and we will tell you whether clear aligners are a realistic option for your bite.
Treatment for All Ages | Flexible Payment Plans Available