CandidPro Clear Aligners Little Rock

Who Can CandidPro Help?

CandidPro aligners are best suited for addressing mild or moderate dental alignment issues. Our team has used this treatment to help many people who feel self-conscious about their appearance, as well as those whose dental misalignment is affecting their oral and overall wellness. CandidPro is often ideal for individuals who wish to correct orthodontic problems more discreetly than what is possible with traditional braces. Specific examples of such problems include:

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Crowded Teeth

Teeth that overlap or are crammed too closely together can create crowding, which is one of the things people think of when they use the word “crooked smile.” Not only do crowded teeth look unappealing, but they can also trap food between them and increase the risk of numerous oral health issues. CandidPro aligners can gently shift the teeth so they each have the opportunity to function optimally.

Gaps Between Teeth

Just as irritating as teeth that are too close together are those that are too far apart. Gapped teeth can make a massive impact on how you look to others, and they can leave your gums vulnerable to irritants. CandidPro aligners may be able to push your teeth together, so they look lovely and provide you with improved oral health.

Overbite

Most people have a mild overbite, which is both normal and healthy. However, a severe overbite can cause problems, both for your appearance and your oral function. You might find it difficult to speak clearly and eat easily. You may also suffer from persistent jaw pain. In some cases, CandidPro aligners can correct an overbite.

Underbite

If your bottom teeth rest in front of your top teeth, you have what is known as an underbite. This can affect your facial profile, contribute to TMJ disorder, and lead to numerous other problems if proper treatment is not provided. Some cases of underbite can be corrected with CandidPro clear aligners.

Crossbite

If some of your bottom teeth rest in front of your top teeth, you have a crossbite. This issue can be the result of genetics, poor oral habits during childhood, or other factors. It can lead to premature wear and tear on your teeth and a range of other problems. Depending on the specifics of your case, it may be possible for CandidPro clear aligners to correct your crossbite.

Open Bite

If your front top and bottom teeth do not touch even when your back teeth are contacting one another, you have an open bite. This issue may be the result of prolonged pacifier-sucking during childhood or other factors. Often, CandidPro aligners can be used to correct an open bite and improve dental function.

The Benefits of CandidPro 

Provided that they’ll be able to address your core issues, there are many reasons to pick CandidPro over traditional braces, and even Invisalign. For one, the treatment time is usually shorter—only 12 to 18 months. The trays are also removable before meals, which means easier cleaning and no need for the dietary restrictions associated with braces. On top of all that, the sleek design of the plastic aligners makes them more comfortable to wear than braces.

They also differ from Invisalign in the fact that they have a phone scanning system that allows you to complete your routine check-in visits with your dentist virtually! Simply scan your teeth using your phone and the image will be digitally updated to your chart, making it so that you don’t have to go to the office as often as you would with Invisalign.

Living with CandidPro Aligners

CandidPro aligners are convenient, effective, and discreet. You can expect them to have a minimal impact on your daily life! However, they will make some impact. You may have to adjust some of your routines for your treatment to be successful and complication-free. For most patients, adjusting to their aligners is easy! What are some specific things you should do while living with CandidPro? Continue reading below to find some helpful and practical information.

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Wearing Your Trays

You should wear your aligner trays for a minimum of 20 – 22 hours each day, removing them only when you eat and take care of your oral hygiene. Wearing your aligners for less than the recommended amount of time each day could slow down your tooth movements and possibly even derail your treatment! In fact, failing to meet your wear time might even make it impossible for you to move on to subsequent aligners in your series.

Cleaning Your Aligners

To prevent odors and stains from ruining your clear aligners, you should have a thorough daily cleaning routine. Try to rinse them after each meal. Every night, use a soft brush and mild soap to clean all their surfaces. It can also be beneficial to soak them for 15 – 30 minutes each day in a mild cleansing solution. Be sure that you do not use hot water to clean your CandidPro; the high temperature could warp the plastic and cause the aligners to become unusable.

Eating & Drinking

There are no dietary restrictions with CandidPro aligners. You can eat anything, including foods that are off-limits with traditional braces, such as popcorn and sticky treats. However, there is a major stipulation; you should only eat when your aligners are out of your mouth. In fact, the only thing you should consume while wearing CandidPro is plain water. Otherwise, you could warp or stain your aligners.

Losing or Damaging a Tray

Many patients find that at some point during their treatment, they misplace or severely damage one of their aligner trays. If that happens to you, simply give us a call and let us know what happened. We may advise you to go back to wearing a previous aligner until we can acquire a replacement for the one that is no longer usable. Or, we might tell you to go ahead and move on to your next aligner a few days early.

Routine Check-Ins

Periodically throughout your time with CandidPro, you should visit our team. We will check on your progress and answer any questions that might have arisen since your last appointment. These appointments are usually very brief; they typically last for just 15 minutes or so. They are a great way to make sure your tooth movements stay on track throughout your treatment!

Understanding the Cost of CandidPro

While most people have heard of clear aligner orthodontics at this point, they often know a little bit less about them than they do traditional braces. Even those who have looked into the treatment may not be as familiar with CandidPro as opposed to other brands.

As a consequence, you might not really know what to expect from the cost of your CandidPro treatment. If you’re trying to budget for care, here’s some information that may help you to do that.

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Factors that Affect the Cost of CandidPro 

One of the main merits of CandidPro is that it can be customized to your unique needs. While that makes it a much more effective treatment, it also means that it’s difficult to say for sure what your aligner treatment will cost without actually meeting you first.

The cost of your treatment will depend on a few factors. The more severe your misalignment is, the more trays that you’ll need to fix your teeth. It might also take longer to repair your smile if you’re lax with your treatment guidelines, as this will usually mean longer treatment times and higher costs.

CandidPro vs. Mail-in Aligners: Which Costs More?

If you’ve done your research on clear aligner treatment, you might have looked into mail-in aligners. Some companies claim to be able to offer results comparable to what you’d get from your dentist entirely from your own home. In many circumstances, these treatments are also much cheaper than what you’d get from us.

However, it’s important to note that mail-in aligners present substantial risks. Without the intervention of a professional, it can be difficult to determine whether your aligners fit and function properly. This problem is compounded by the fact that making impressions of yourself is difficult, and it can be easy to make mistakes that you don’t notice immediately. For this reason, it’s common for people to wind up with sup-par results, or even to find that their teeth are in worse condition after the treatment than they were before it. Even if mail-in aligners look like the cheaper option, you might find that you spend more in the long run just trying to undo the results.

Does Dental Insurance Cover CandidPro?

Whether you’ll be able to get coverage for your orthodontic treatment depends a lot on the particulars of your plan, with some paying for them while others do not. Even in the cases where orthodontics generally is covered, CandidPro and other clear aligners may not be. It is therefore critically important to check with your dental plan before undergoing treatment.

Options for Making CandidPro Affordable

Given that you can’t always count on dental insurance to pay for your CandidPro treatment, you may have to pursue other options to make your care a little bit more affordable. You’ll be happy to learn that we are currently offering free CandidPro consultations, meaning that you have nothing to lose if you want to learn more about the treatment.

You may also be interested in pursuing financing options. They can make the care that you receive from us much more budget-friendly by splitting the cost of your dental care across several months.

We’ll be happy to talk to you about the financial options that are available when we meet you in person, so if you’re curious, feel free to give us a call and take advantage of your free consultation!

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