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Orthodontic records
The evaluation may include photographs, digital scans, and diagnostic imaging.
Orthodontic care in Las Vegas
Clear Aligners in Las Vegas
Clear aligners use a planned series of removable trays to move teeth gradually. At Avocabo Dental & Orthodontics, Dr. Camy Kwok evaluates the teeth, bite, jaws, oral health, goals, and ability to follow wear instructions before recommending aligners.
What Does Clear Aligners Involve?
Each custom tray applies controlled pressure to selected teeth before the patient advances to the next stage. Attachments, elastics, refinements, or other treatment may be needed depending on the movements and bite correction planned.
Who May Benefit?
Teens and adults with selected crowding, spacing, or bite concerns who can wear and care for trays consistently may benefit. Complexity, growth, missing teeth, gum health, restorations, and compliance can make braces or another approach more appropriate.
An in-person evaluation is required before Dr. Camy Kwok can recommend care for an individual patient.
What Can Patients Expect?
Step 2
Staged treatment
Planned tooth movements are translated into a series of trays and supporting instructions.
Step 3
Monitor and retain
Visits assess tracking and needed refinements; retainers are generally used after active movement.
Potential Benefits
- More discreet appearance than fixed metal braces
- Removable for meals and oral hygiene care
- Digital planning can help explain proposed stages
Limitations and Considerations
- Success depends heavily on consistent daily wear
- Not every movement or bite problem is best treated with aligners alone
- Attachments, elastics, refinements, or a change in approach may be required
What Alternatives May Be Considered?
Traditional, ceramic, or sapphire brackets and other orthodontic appliances may be considered. No option is right for everyone, and a digital simulation does not guarantee the final result.
Comfort, Recovery, and Aftercare
Temporary pressure or soreness can occur when starting a new tray. Remove aligners for meals and drinks other than water, clean teeth before reinsertion, store trays in their case, and follow wear and cleaning instructions.
When Should You Contact Our Office?
Contact us if a tray is lost, cracks, has a sharp edge, no longer fits, or causes severe or persistent discomfort. Use the orthodontic emergency guidance for urgent appliance concerns.
Review related emergency guidanceInsurance and Payment
Benefits and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan and treatment. Our team can help review available benefit information and discuss payment options after an evaluation; coverage is not guaranteed. Visit our insurance and payment page for current practice information.
Clear Aligners FAQs
The prescribed schedule is typically most of the day and night, but follow Dr. Kwok's individualized instructions for your treatment.
Aligners are generally removed for meals and for drinks other than water, then teeth are cleaned before reinsertion.
No. An evaluation is needed to compare aligners, braces, combined approaches, and the movements required.
Have Questions About Clear Aligners?
Schedule an in-person evaluation at our Las Vegas office to discuss your concerns and appropriate next steps.
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