clear aligner

Invisible teeth straightener

A clear aligner is a transparent plastic dental device worn to gradually straighten teeth, an alternative to traditional metal braces.

The aligners are custom-molded and replaced every few weeks as teeth shift: She switched to a new set of clear aligners every two weeks.

Brand names like Invisalign have become nearly synonymous with the treatment.

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