Clear Aligners

Clear Aligners for Straighter Smiles in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley

Clear Aligners

At Evolution Dental Care, our principal dentist and co-owner, Dr Dayna Fairweather, specialises in Aesthetic Orthodontics, particularly clear aligners. This means our team has the right skills and experience to provide you with straight teeth and a broad smile.


Clear aligners are virtually invisible, comfortable, predictable, and the preferred way for patients to straighten their teeth. Clear aligners move teeth into their ideal position, leaving them with a beautiful smile!

Clear Aligners is the product name. You may know of many brands of clear aligners, such as Invisalign, Rapid Smile, and Spark. Here at Evolution Dental Care, due to the experience Dr. Dayna has gained over many years, she prefers to use the Spark aligners, which are only allowed for use by dental specialists at this stage.

Why Choose Clear Aligners?

Some reasons to consider if Clear Aligners may be right for you:

  • Are your teeth difficult to floss, and do they often get calculus/tartar between them?
  • Do you look at your teeth and feel they are not in the right place?
  • Do you have gaps between your teeth?
  • Are your teeth crowded?
  • Have you previously had braces, and now your teeth have moved?

Benefits of Clear Aligners

Clear aligners have many benefits over traditional braces. Not only do they still straighten teeth, they also offer the following benefits:

  • Easier to clean teeth
  • Clear
  • Removable
  • Gently move teeth
  • Comfortable
  • Predictable tooth movements
  • Fewer emergencies than traditional braces

Braces v. Clear Aligners

Braces Clear Aligners
Treatment Length 1-3 years 6 months to 2 years
Removable? No Yes
Cleaning Specialised brushing technique with longer brushing times after every meal. Yes
Flossing with a specialised floss threader and interdental brushes nightly and sometimes during the day.
Routine dentist visits
Maintenance Always on teeth Wear 23+ hours a day.
Regular cleaning after every meal of Eat with them in.
Teeth and gums Rinse mouth with water before putting it back in.
Avoid certain foods. Soak aligners regularly.
Dental Surgery Visits Monthly Monthly
New sets of aligners are given to be changed weekly in between visits.
Expedited Option? No Yes
This means we can choose which teeth we want to work on to get your desired results.
Benefits of Treatment Type – Effective for very severe or complex cases – Discreet, nearly-invisible look
– Permanent bonding means consistent progress – Removable aligners are easy to care for
– Colourful rubber bands – No food restrictions
– Multiple braces types – Comfortable and easy to wear
– Time-tested reliability – Whiten teeth during treatment for ages 16+
– Time-tested reliability
Downsides of Treatment – Noticeable metal appliance – Must remember to wear aligners 22 hours a day – compliance based
– Food restrictions – Aligners can stain or discolour
– Can trap bacteria – More easily broken, damaged, or lost
– Can be uncomfortable/cause irritation in the mouth – May require pre-aligner therapy such as expansion or jaw repositioning devices. This can shorten aligner time, but if the patient does not want these options, they can be integrated into the aligners most of the time.
– May be difficult to clean, leading to decay around brackets
– Increased chances of root resorption
– May require pre-aligner therapy such as expansion or jaw repositioning devices
Ideal Treatment For Teenagers Kids with adult and baby teeth in their mouth, Adults and teenagers.

What Conditions Can Clear Aligners Treat?

Clear aligner treatment can help correct all types of dental issues. These are known as dental malocclusions, which include tooth crowding, tooth spacing, overbite, underbite and crossbite. Instead of wearing braces brackets, you wear clear, thin aligners that are changed at 7-14 day intervals depending on your specific case.

CROWDING

Crowding occurs when you don't have enough space for all your teeth to fit within the jaws. The teeth may be rotated or overlap.

CROSSBITE

A crossbite is a misalignment of the arches.

DEEP BITE

A deep bite is when the upper front teeth excessively overlap the bottom front teeth when the back teeth are closed.

OPEN BITE

An open bite is most commonly seen when your back teeth are closed and touching, but your front teeth do not touch.

OVERBITE

This occurs when the upper and lower teeth don't meet properly and, in some cases, protrude outwards.

SPACING

Spacing occurs when you have extra space, resulting in gaps between the teeth.

UNDERBITE

Underbite occurs when the lower teeth extend past the upper front teeth.

The Clear Aligner Process

  • Your First Appointment

    You will see one of our talented dental practitioners, who has an extreme eye for detail. The best treatments stem from the best diagnostics of patients' current conditions and needs. We will take measurements of your teeth, photos, questionnaires of your sleep and dental habits, and a scan of your teeth and mouth.

  • Your Second Appointment

    After thorough analysis, you will meet with our principal dentist, and she will discuss your diagnostic findings and treatment options. In some cases, pre-aligner therapy may be required to create enough space in your mouth with our extractions or to help reduce time in clear aligners.


  • Third Appointment

    When you are ready for clear aligners and have consented to the treatment plan, your customised clear aligner prescription will be completed and sent to the laboratory to make your clear aligners. 

    The third appointment occurs once your clear aligners are ready to be issued. Little tooth-coloured attachments will be placed on some teeth to help with their movement.

  • Fourth Appointment

    A review of how your treatment is going and issuing of your next few sets of aligners. Aligners will be changed every 7-14 days, depending on your specific needs. This will continue until you are ready for a refinement series of aligners or are finished treatment.

  • Refinement Aligners

    In some cases, we may want to order more aligners to ensure your smile results are the best they can be. This is done by removing previous tooth attachments, scanning them, and sending them to the lab for further improvements.

  • Aftercare/Retention

    After any orthodontic tooth movement, we recommended fixed retention of orthodontic wired behind the upper and lower anterior front 4-6 teeth long term. As we age naturally, our teeth move, and so it is particularly important to prevent this natural movement following orthodontic treatment. We will also recommend a night time retainer that is removable for 1-2 years post-treatment for your best results. 

    We provided retainers and recommended maintenance care with the dental team every six months for regular check-ups and cleanings.

Clear aligners can help you achieve a straighter smile. Call 02 4040 0560 to schedule a consultation with our dental experts.

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