Cosmetic dentistry · Tacoma
Clear aligners in Tacoma
Clear aligners are a series of thin, removable trays that move teeth a little at a time. We scan your teeth, show you a preview of where they will move, and write the plan and fee down before you order anything.
Is this for you?
- Crowding or gaps that bother you
- Teeth that moved after braces years ago
- Getting teeth in position before veneers or implants
- Wanting something discreet at work
How long it takes
Depends on how far teeth need to move; your preview shows the planned length.
What changes the fee
- How much movement is needed
- Length of treatment
- Retainers after treatment
- Any whitening or bonding at the end
Your written plan lists the full fee for every stage before anything starts. Cost and financing
What happens, step by step
- 1
Consultation and scan
No putty. A 3D scan of your teeth and a conversation about what you'd like.
- 2
Your preview
You see how your teeth are planned to move, stage by stage.
- 3
Wearing aligners
You switch trays on a schedule and come in for short check-ins.
- 4
Retainers
Retainers keep teeth where they finished. We explain the options and cost up front.
Questions about clear aligners
Results and recovery vary from person to person. Your consultation covers what applies to you.
Do I have to wear them all day?
Most of the day and night, taking them out to eat and clean. If they're out too long, teeth don't move as planned.
Do aligners hurt?
Each new tray can feel tight for a day or two. Many people describe pressure rather than pain.
Am I too old for aligners?
Adults of any age can move teeth if the gums and bone are healthy. The scan and exam tell us.
Talk it through first.
A consultation, a 3D scan if it's needed, and a written plan with the full fee. No pressure to decide that day.