Can I eat with my aligners in?

Recently, I have been approached by patients asking about the difference in daytime versus nighttime aligners and if I had a professional opinion about them. Because nighttime clear aligners are relatively new and widespread information has been limited, I thought it would be a good topic for an educational post.

If you are considering clear aligners as an alternative to traditional metal braces for you or a family member’s orthodontic needs, at some point during your research, you are going to ask, “how much are clear aligners?”’ or “are clear aligners expensive?”

Over the last few years, orthodontic treatment options have seen tremendous growth. But more options can also lead to more confusion for patients.

Don’t let cost stop you from getting the smile you deserve. The Spark Clear Aligner System is a new revolutionary aligner product and one of the most affordable teeth aligner options on the market.

If you are considering orthodontic treatment using clear aligners, the Spark Clear Aligner System is a great option that provides industry leading clearness, comfort, and performance. Here is an overview of how Spark clear aligners work, giving you all the aesthetic benefits of a nearly invisible aligner with the same teeth straightening performance of traditional braces and other leading aligner brands.

If you are looking to start orthodontic treatment using clear aligners, the Spark Clear Aligner System is a new revolutionary alternative on the market. Backed by over 60 years of industry experience, the Spark Aligner System has been designed to provide industry leading clearness, comfort, and performance.

My name is Meredith Peterik, and I am the Treatment Coordinator at Klepacki and Blair Orthodontics in Hinsdale, IL. I graduated from DePaul University, where I studied communications and advertising.

Mike Mayhew, DDS, MS, received his dental education from the University of North Carolina with dual-specialty degrees in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. He is board-certified in both specialties and operates two dual-specialty practices.

My wife and I were at a party having a discussion with a couple we had just met. Upon finding out I was an orthodontist, the wife says, ‘Sorry to talk business with you, but can you really straighten teeth without braces nowadays? Do those clear things really work?’

My name is Mike DePascale and I am an orthodontist in southeastern Connecticut. I graduated from the University of Maryland orthodontics program in 2017, after which I joined Kozlowski Orthodontics, a practice that focuses on the highest quality treatment, efficient orthodontics, and an amazing patient experience.