Close-up of a clear aligner tray being worn to gradually straighten teeth at Nova Dental Care of Chantilly

Orthodontics

Clear Aligners & Invisalign

Clear aligners are a modern orthodontic treatment that uses a series of custom-made, transparent plastic trays to gradually straighten teeth.

Clear Aligners & Invisalign Explained

Clear aligners are a modern orthodontic treatment that uses a series of custom-made, transparent plastic trays to gradually straighten teeth. At Nova Dental Care of Chantilly, clear aligners are designed using digital scans and 3D treatment planning, allowing us to map out every small tooth movement before the first tray is even worn. Each set of aligners is worn for one to two weeks before progressing to the next, slowly guiding teeth into the desired position over the course of treatment.

Unlike traditional metal braces, clear aligners are removable. You take them out to eat, drink anything other than water, brush, and floss. This makes oral hygiene significantly easier during treatment and means there are no dietary restrictions. The aligners themselves are nearly invisible, which makes them especially popular with adults and image-conscious teens who want to straighten their teeth without the visibility of brackets and wires.

Clear aligners can correct a wide range of orthodontic issues including crowding, spacing, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and mild to moderate alignment problems. More complex cases involving significant bite correction or substantial tooth rotation may still benefit from traditional orthodontics, which is why every clear aligner journey at Nova Dental Care of Chantilly starts with a thorough evaluation to determine if you're a good candidate. When you are, the result is a confident, healthier smile achieved through one of the most flexible and comfortable orthodontic options available today.

Digital scan of teeth being used to design a custom clear aligner treatment plan at Nova Dental Care of Chantilly

Clear Aligners & Invisalign Approach

At Nova Dental Care of Chantilly, we believe straightening your teeth should fit into your life, not interrupt it. Every clear aligner case begins with a digital intraoral scan, which is more comfortable than traditional impressions and produces a precise 3D model of your teeth. From that scan, we build a customized treatment plan and show you a digital preview of your expected results before you commit.

We see patients regularly throughout treatment to make sure progress is on track and to adjust as needed. Our goal is to make orthodontic treatment as predictable and convenient as possible while delivering results that look natural and last. We also include a discussion about retention from day one, because keeping your new smile straight after treatment is just as important as the alignment itself.

Patient smiling with straight, healthy teeth after completing clear aligner treatment at Nova Dental Care of Chantilly

Four simple steps, every time.

From the moment you sit down to the moment you leave, here's what a routine cleaning and exam looks like at our Chantilly office.

01

Consult

We start with a comprehensive exam, digital scans, and a conversation about your goals to determine if clear aligners are the right fit for your bite and lifestyle.

02

Design

Using 3D treatment planning software, we map out every stage of tooth movement and create a custom series of aligners specific to your treatment.

03

Align

You wear each set of aligners for 20 to 22 hours per day for one to two weeks before progressing to the next, gradually shifting teeth into position.

04

Maintain

Once treatment is complete, custom retainers preserve your new smile and prevent teeth from shifting back over time.

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Let's keep your smile healthy.

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