Straighten Your Smile Without Traditional Braces
It’s never too late to work toward the smile you’ve wanted, and 3M™ Clear Aligners offer a way to get there without wires or brackets. At Metropolitan Dental Arts, we use digital impressions to design a custom series of aligners tailored specifically to your teeth, so you can see how your smile is expected to look before treatment even begins.
Patients throughout Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and the wider Brooklyn area choose Clarity aligners for orthodontic care that fits into their daily routine, whether they’re straightening their teeth for the first time as an adult or as a teen looking for an alternative to braces. Clarity aligners have helped millions of patients nationwide reach their smile goals, and our team can help determine if they’re the right fit for you.
Find Out If You’re a CandidateHow 3M™ Clear Aligners Aligners Work
Treatment starts with a digital impression of your teeth, which our team uses to map out exactly which teeth need to move and when, without any traditional putty impressions involved. From there, a series of custom clear aligners is created, each one nudging your teeth a little closer to their final position. You’ll switch to a new set roughly every couple of weeks, and periodic visits with our team help make sure treatment is staying on track throughout the process. Because each aligner is designed around your specific digital scan, the whole series works together toward the smile preview you saw at the very start.
Why Patients Choose 3M™ Clear Aligners
3M™ Clear Aligners are popular for reasons that go beyond simply being clear.
- Removable for eating, brushing, and flossing, unlike fixed braces
- A discreet, low-profile look that’s easy to wear throughout the day
- Suitable for both teens and adults
- A custom treatment plan built around your own digital scan
- A preview of your expected results before treatment even begins
Your 3M™ Clear Aligners Treatment, Step by Step
Getting started with 3M™ Clear Aligners follows a clear path from your first consultation through your final retainer. Here’s what to expect.
01. Candidacy Consultation
The orthodontist evaluates your teeth and bite to determine whether 3M™ Clear Aligners are the right fit for your specific orthodontic needs.
02. Digital Impressions
Once you’re confirmed as a candidate, digital impressions are taken to map out your treatment plan and preview your expected results.
03. Receiving Your Aligner Series
Your custom set of aligners is created based on those impressions, each one designed to move your teeth a little further along.
04. Wearing and Switching Aligners
You’ll wear each set for about one to two weeks before switching to the next in the series, gradually shifting your teeth into place.
05. Periodic Check-Ins
Scheduled visits with our team let us track your progress and confirm everything is moving according to plan.
06. Finishing with a Retainer
Once treatment is complete, a custom retainer is made to help your teeth stay in their new position.
Who 3M™ Clear Aligners Are a Good Fit For
3M™ Clear Aligners work well for many patients dealing with common orthodontic concerns, from crowded teeth to noticeable gaps. Both teens and adults are candidates, whether you’re straightening your teeth for the first time or addressing shifting that’s happened since a previous orthodontic treatment. Because the aligners are removable, they can be a good option for patients who want to maintain their normal eating and oral hygiene habits during treatment, rather than adjusting around fixed brackets and wires.
More complex bite issues may call for a different approach, which is why a consultation with our team at Metropolitan Dental Arts is the best way to know if 3M™ Clear Aligners are right for you. If they’re not the ideal fit, we’ll walk you through the other orthodontic options available at our practice.
Start Your Journey to a Straighter Smile
If you’ve been putting off orthodontic treatment, a consultation is a simple first step toward finding out what’s possible. Book online or call our office in Brooklyn to get started.
Request an AppointmentFrequently Asked Questions About 3M™ Clear Aligners
Treatment time varies depending on your specific orthodontic needs, but many patients complete treatment in several months to about a year. Our team at Metropolitan Dental Arts can give you a more specific estimate during your consultation.
For the best results, aligners should be worn nearly all day, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. Consistency plays a big role in staying on track with your treatment timeline.
They’re designed to be discreet, with a clear, low-profile look that most people won’t notice unless you point it out. It’s one of the reasons patients at our Brooklyn office often choose aligners over traditional braces.
Many patients with mild to moderate crowding, spacing, or alignment concerns are good candidates. Our team can evaluate your teeth and bite during a consultation at Metropolitan Dental Arts to confirm whether 3M™ Clear Aligners are the right fit.
Both. 3M™ Clear Aligners are designed to work for teens and adults alike, making them a flexible option for families at our Williamsburg practice.
Once your teeth reach their final position, our team creates a custom retainer to help keep them in place. Wearing your retainer as directed is an important part of protecting your results.
Yes, though visits are typically brief. Periodic check-ins let our team confirm your treatment is progressing as planned and make adjustments if needed.
Many dental insurance plans offer partial coverage for orthodontic treatment, including 3M™ Clear Aligners. Our team at Metropolitan Dental Arts can help verify your specific benefits before you begin.
