While crooked teeth or improper alignment may make you a candidate for clear aligners, not everyo…

While crooked teeth or improper alignment may make you a candidate for clear aligners, not everyone is eligible for the treatment. Other factors that determine your suitability include age, oral health, and the severity of your dental problem. Clear aligners are ideal for adults and teens whose jaws have stopped growing. Since clear aligners are not always the perfect fit for your teeth, they may need to be resized or reshaped, a procedure you cannot undertake without a professional’s help. Note that extreme overbite or underbite may require more than just aligners as they cannot remedy bone issues.

Considering the numerous factors that determine your suitability for clear aligners, you need a professional evaluation to ensure that it is safe to move your teeth. A professional assessment requires x-rays and bite evaluation to examine your bone health and structure. Getting aligners without the bite and bone assessment puts you at risk!