Hopewell Family Dentistry

Dr. Patrick Carter

3454 N. Hwy. 81
Anderson, SC 29621

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(864) 760-1611

3454 N. Hwy. 81

Anderson, SC

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Hopewell Family Dentistry > Services > Clear Aligners

You can achieve straighter teeth and a more aligned bite with custom-made, metal-free clear aligners in Anderson, SC.

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Do You Have Crooked or Overlapping Teeth?

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Anderson Clear Aligners

Do you have crooked or uneven teeth and desire a straight, beautiful smile? At Hopewell Family Dentistry, your dentist in Anderson, SC, offers clear aligners to correct your orthodontic and cosmetic concerns. You can achieve the straight, symmetrical smile you’ve always wanted with clear aligners.

Dr. Patrick Carter is a highly skilled and exceptionally trained dentist in Anderson who can help you improve your oral health and appearance with clear aligner braces. If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Carter, please get in touch with our Anderson dental office today at (864) 760-1611. We look forward to helping you perfect your smile!

A Perfect Smile Is Possible with Clear Aligners

Clear aligner orthodontics is a modern treatment that corrects cosmetic flaws in the smiles of adults and teens. Clear aligners can treat mild cases of the following:

Underbites
Overbites
Crossbites
Open bites
Overcrowding
Overlapping teeth
Twisted or protruding teeth
Crooked or asymmetrical teeth
Gaps or uneven spacing between teeth

Instead of using metal wires and brackets, clear aligners use plastic aligner trays to precisely fit your unique oral blueprint. The clear aligner trays gently move your teeth into the desired position, and your dentist may recommend wearing a new set of trays every two weeks until your treatment is complete.

What Does the Clear Aligner Treatment Involve?

Dr. Carter will assess your oral health and smile and create a personalized treatment plan to help you attain the straight teeth you’ve always wanted. We then take an impression of your teeth, and we send the impression to a clear aligner dental laboratory where a trained specialist creates your custom clear aligners.

When the aligner trays are ready to wear, we’ll invite you to return to our dental office, where we can ensure a precise and comfortable fit. The clear aligner trays work in a series, and each set is slightly more snug because they gradually move your teeth into position. Patients typically change their aligners every two weeks.

We recommend wearing your clear aligners between 20 to 22 hours each day for optimal results, only removing them to eat and practice oral hygiene. The average treatment time for clear aligners is 12–18 months, though this varies depending on the patient’s unique needs and goals.

How to Care for Your Clear Aligners

After meals, we ask you to brush your teeth before wearing your clear aligner trays. If you don’t clean your teeth, bacteria will get trapped against your teeth, and the aligners can collect stains and sustain damage.

Storing clear aligners in a safe place is also essential so they don’t get cracked or broken. If you are not wearing your clear aligner trays, store them in a container. Never leave them in the heat, hot water, or a hot car, as the heat will warp the trays’ shape, and they will be unwearable.

If your clear aligners get damaged or the shape warps, please do not try to wear them. Instead, please get in touch with our dental office so we can provide you with a new set and you can remain on your treatment schedule.

Clear Aligners in Anderson, SC

Do you have crooked teeth or an overbite, but you loathe the idea of wearing metal braces? At Hopewell Family Dentistry, Dr. Carter offers several dental services to improve the function of your teeth aesthetically. People of all ages can wear clear aligners, but it’s most suitable for teenagers and adults. If you have a minor misalignment concern, clear aligners in Anderson, SC, may be the ideal solution for you!

Everyone on our team is committed to providing our patients with the highest quality of dentistry available. Please contact our team today to schedule your clear aligner consultation with Dr. Carter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do clear aligners work?

Clear aligners are an innovative alternative to traditional, fixed orthodontics like metal braces. Clear aligners are custom-made plastic trays that fit over your teeth, similar to whitening trays. Over time as the patient wears clear aligners, the trays gently engage the teeth and gradually move them into the desired position.

Common Dental Issues Clear Aligners Can Correct

Numerous concerns can be remedied with clear aligners, including:

Clear aligners are virtually invisible, making them a desirable option for teens, adults, and professionals who don’t want metal brackets and wires to detract from their smile.

Clear aligners are also removable, so you don’t have to worry about dietary or oral hygiene restrictions; you can eat whatever you’d like and brush and floss like normal. With clear aligners, you can achieve straighter, more symmetrical teeth and a more aligned bite.

Clear Aligners in Anderson, SC

Do you have crooked or uneven teeth? Cosmetic dentist Dr. Patrick Carter and our Hopewell Family Dentistry team can provide you with smile-enhancing options for straighter, healthier teeth. Clear aligners may be an excellent solution for you. Please schedule a consultation today to learn more about your options.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Patrick Carter D.M.D.

Dr. Carter was born and raised in the small town of Elliott, SC where his parents owned and operated their own music label Ripete Records. Coming from a long bloodline of Clemson Alumni, it was no surprise that he attended Clemson University himself. He graduated from Clemson with a degree in Pre-Professional Health Studies in May 2007 and went on to attend the Medical University of South Carolina for dental school. He graduated from MUSC in May 2011 and immediately began associateships in Anderson and Abbeville.

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What Issues Can Clear Aligners Fix?

Clear aligners in Anderson, SC, can correct most mild to moderate orthodontic issues. However, it’s essential to arrange a consultation with the dentist to be sure.

Mild to moderate issues may mean:

Bite misalignment, including overbite and underbite
Crooked, twisted, and overlapping teeth
Gaps or unusual spacing between teeth

About Invisible Braces in Anderson, SC

Invisible braces or aligners are a discreet approach to orthodontics, and most patients prefer them over traditional bracket braces.

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3D Impressions

Our 3D impression scanner allows us to take impressions without having to use the typical "gooey" material. These digital impressions are extremely accurate allowing for very will fitting crowns and partials. This technology allows for orthodontic treatment with aligners as well as custom nightguards. The impressions that we take with our Medit 3D scanner are able to be 3D printed on our in office 3D printers.

3D Printers

Our office has multiple 3D printers that allow us to print models and appliances from our 3D scans. We can print custom nightguards, a series of models for orthodontic movement with aligners, dentures, surgical guides for implant placement, custom impression trays, and almost anything you can think of. This quickly evolving technology will allow more and more uses for dentistry as more resins are made for dental applications.

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