1526 South Levick Street Moscow, ID 83843
Achieve a Straighter, Confident Smile Using Clear Aligners
Want a straighter smile without metal braces? At Palouse View Dental, we provide clear aligners—a modern, comfortable solution that straightens your teeth without wires or brackets. Perfect for both teens and adults, clear aligners deliver great results while fitting smoothly into your everyday routine.
Dr. Tanner Menard has a special passion for aligner treatment and takes pride in helping patients achieve beautiful, natural-looking smiles through this advanced, discreet option. His experience ensures every aligner case receives the attention and precision needed for stunning results.
What Are Clear Aligners?
Clear aligners are custom-created, transparent trays that fit comfortably over your teeth. They gradually shift your teeth into alignment using gentle, continuous pressure. Unlike traditional braces, aligners are removable, virtually invisible, and made to suit your daily routine with ease.
You’ll progress through a series of aligner sets, typically switching to a new one every one to two weeks. Each set helps guide your teeth closer to their ideal position. Made with smooth, durable plastic, clear aligners eliminate the discomfort of metal wires and usually require fewer dental visits for adjustments.
How Do Clear Aligners Work?
Clear aligners work by applying gentle, targeted pressure to gradually guide your teeth into their ideal position. Each aligner is slightly modified from the previous one, moving specific teeth in a planned sequence designed from a precise digital model of your smile.
Your treatment begins with a digital scan or impression of your teeth and a fully customized alignment plan. Aligners are typically worn 20–22 hours a day and should be removed only for eating, drinking anything other than water, and brushing or flossing. This consistent wear helps ensure smooth and steady progress toward a straighter smile.
Step-by-Step Clear Aligner Process
Consultation
We start with a complete dental evaluation and a digital scan of your teeth to fully understand your smile goals and determine whether clear aligners are the best solution for you. During this visit, we’ll explain the expected results, timeline, and what your personalized treatment plan will look like, ensuring you feel informed and confident before getting started.
Custom Treatment Plan
Your dentist uses advanced 3D software to build a detailed, step-by-step treatment roadmap, showing exactly how your teeth will shift with each aligner and what your final, beautifully aligned smile will look like.
Aligner Fabrication
Your custom aligners are carefully designed to match your teeth at every stage of treatment, providing a snug fit, better control of movement, and consistently comfortable progress toward your ideal smile.
Wearing Your Aligners
Each set of aligners is typically worn for 1–2 weeks before switching to the next pair in your series.
Regular Check-ins
Regular check-ins allow us to track your progress and make any necessary adjustments along the way.
Smile Reveal & Retainers
When your treatment is complete, you’ll transition to retainers to maintain your results and ensure your newly aligned smile stays beautifully in place for the long term.
