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Understand the starting positions
Crowding, spacing and the bite need assessment together. The offset front teeth illustrate one alignment concern; they do not represent a patient’s diagnosis.
ORTHODONTICS
Understand your alignment options.
Explore care for tooth alignment and bite concerns, beginning with an individual assessment.
UNDERSTAND YOUR CARE · INTERACTIVE EXPLANATION
How does alignment care relate to your teeth?
Lift an illustrative aligner away from an arch, compare tooth positions and see why follow-up is part of the plan.
One dental arch · alignment conceptUnderstand the starting positions
Read the explanation below. The interactive model loads when you choose.
Drag to rotate. Pinch to zoom. Keyboard: arrow keys rotate and tilt, + / − zoom, Home resets the view.
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See how an aligner fits
A clear aligner is a fitted shell. Separate the parts to see it above the teeth. Suitability and the choice between approaches depend on the assessment.
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Compare an alignment concept
Orthodontic care can guide tooth movement through planned stages. This second arrangement only explains the idea; real movement is individual and needs monitoring.
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Plan for ongoing care
Discuss reviews, daily care and how tooth positions will be maintained after active treatment. Retention is part of that conversation.
LOOK AT A PART
Teeth
An illustrative arch, with roots below the gum.
A QUESTION TO BRING
“Which alignment option fits my bite, and what visits and ongoing care would it require?”
Discuss your concernsConnect it to your care.
Read the clinic’s announcement and ask which options are appropriate for you. The model is not a Specialign product replica.
The clinic’s public aligner announcementA simplified single arch with exaggerated spacing for teaching. The comparison is not a simulated patient result, force calculation, wear schedule or treatment timeline. A full assessment includes both arches and the bite.
Patient education sources: AAO · Clear aligners · AAO · Retainers
DURING YOUR VISIT
Talk through the choices.
Discuss the purpose of treatment, possible visits, fees and follow-up before deciding on a plan.
A look at your teeth and bite
The dentist assesses your concern and explains which records may be useful before discussing treatment options.
Discuss the commitment
Ask about appointments, day-to-day care, expected follow-up and what may affect the treatment timeline. Avoid choosing on a package headline alone.
Plan around real life
If you will be travelling to Cainta, discuss the frequency of visits and ongoing care before arranging treatment.
General patient education. An examination is needed for individual advice.
YOUR NEXT STEP CAN BE A CONVERSATION
Bring your questions.
We’ll take it from there.
Tell us what you would like to understand.
We’ll help you plan a visit to the clinic.