Modern orthodontics has come a long way from traditional metal braces. Today, clear tray aligners—often known simply as clear aligners—offer a discreet and comfortable way to straighten teeth and correct bite problems.

What are Clear Aligners?

Clear aligners are custom-made transparent trays that fit snugly over your teeth. They are designed to gradually move your teeth into the desired position through a series of aligner sets, each worn for about one to three weeks before switching to the next one.

Unlike braces, there are no brackets or wires, and the trays can be easily removed for eating, brushing, and flossing.

How does it work?

Step 1 – Initial Consultation and Digital Scan

The process begins with a consultation and a digital scan of your teeth with an intraoral scanner. The scanner creates a precise 3D image of your smile—no messy impressions needed.

Step 2 – Customized Treatment Plan

Using advanced software, your dentist or orthodontist designs a personalized treatment plan, mapping out the movement of each tooth with the AI simulation of your future smile.

Step 3 – Wearing Aligners

The first set of trays is ordered from the manufacturer once the treatment plan is determined. It normally takes 2-3 weeks to receive the trays after the lab gets your simulation. The aligners are to be worn for 20-22 hours a day. Each set applies gentle, controlled pressure to move your teeth step by step.

Step 4 – Regular Checkups

Your progress will be monitored on every visit before you can proceed with wearing every new set of trays. Additional mid-treatment scans for mapping corrections are normally taken 1-2 times during the treatment period.

Advantages of Clear Aligners

As dental specialists, we root for good dental hygiene, so the most evident pros of using aligners is how hygiene-friendly they are; you can easily remove trays for brushing, flossing, and using irrigators. Another important benefit of clear aligners is the predictable results of treatment; with digital simulation, you can have a clear vision of your expected outcome. Last, but not least, clear aligners definitely win the aesthetic appeal and comfort contest among all orthodontic appliances. 

Limitations to keep in mind

In some cases such as severe crowding, large bite discrepancies, or complex tooth rotations, clear aligners are not suitable. These conditions might require treatment with braces or a combination of orthodontic appliances, so a pre-treatment consultation and a comprehensive dental checkup is vital. Consistent wear is also essential—forgetting to wear your aligners can delay progress.

The best way to know whether you are a good candidate for treatment with clear trays is to schedule an appointment with our dental professionals. They will perform a thorough checkup and suggest the best possible treatment solution for your case.

The best time is now

We are running our annual Smile Makeover campaign from Nov. 1, 2025. The campaign offers treatment with ClearCorrect aligners from one of world’s most reputable manufacturers of orthodontic solutions, Straumann Group. 
During the campaign period, the price of the full course of treatment is reduced by￥100,000. Please see the information sheet below for details.