Clear Aligners in Whittier, CA
Straighten your smile discreetly — without metal braces.
Clear Aligners in Whittier, CA
Clear aligners offer a comfortable, virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth. Dr. Yoo uses the Intraoral Digital Scanner scanner to create a precise digital treatment plan, so you can see your expected results before you even start. Clear aligners are removable, making eating and oral hygiene easy throughout your treatment.
- Virtually invisible during treatment
- Removable for eating and brushing
- Intraoral Digital Scanner digital scanning — no impressions
- Comfortable, smooth plastic trays
- Shorter treatment time than traditional braces
- Suitable for teens and adults
A Discreet Way to Straighten Teeth
Clear aligners are a series of custom-made, nearly invisible plastic trays that gradually move your teeth into a better position. Each tray is worn for a week or two and then swapped for the next in the series. Because they are removable and clear, most people around you will not notice you are in treatment — a popular option for adults and teens who do not love the look of traditional braces.
What Aligners Can and Cannot Do
Aligners work well for many common alignment concerns: mild to moderate crowding, gaps, certain bite issues, and minor relapse after previous orthodontic work. They are not the right tool for every situation. Complex skeletal issues or severe rotations may need braces or referral to an orthodontist. Dr. Christopher Yoo will review your case honestly and let you know if aligners are a realistic option before recommending treatment.
What Your Treatment Looks Like
After an initial consultation, we take a digital scan of your teeth and design a movement plan. You will get a series of trays and instructions to wear them around 22 hours a day, removing them only to eat, drink anything other than water, and brush. We see you periodically through treatment to track progress and hand off the next sets of trays. Most adult cases take six to eighteen months, depending on complexity.
Keeping Your New Smile
After active treatment, retainers are essential — teeth naturally want to drift back toward their old positions over time. We will fit you for retainers and walk through a maintenance schedule. With consistent retainer wear, your investment in straighter teeth can last a lifetime. Call (562) 693-7761 to schedule a clear aligner consultation in Whittier.