Are you looking for smile correction that’s effective? Learn how ClearCorrect aligners may be a worthwhile solution for you in our review and guide.

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Which is cheaper, ClearCorrect or Invisalign?
Generally, ClearCorrect is a similar price to Invisalign dental aligners, although it will depend on your treatment required and payment method. ClearCorrect treatment ranges from around $2,000 to $8,000 while Invisalign ranges from $3,000 to $8,000 for most customers, so ClearCorrect can be slightly cheaper if you don’t need much treatment and can pay upfront.
Can I drink coffee with ClearCorrect?
It’s recommended that during your aligner treatment with ClearCorrect, you try to limit the amount of sugary, caffeinated drinks you take during the day to prevent lasting damage to your teeth. You also shouldn’t ever drink coffee or any other drink that isn’t plain water whilst you’re wearing your aligners. You should always remove them to drink, and then ideally brush your teeth before you re-insert your aligners to ensure you don’t trap anything against your teeth that could damage the enamel.
If you do want to drink coffee while you’re using ClearCorrect, make sure you’ve removed your aligners and cleaned your teeth as best as possible at the time before you reinsert them. Remember you need to wear them for 22 hours a day, so don’t take them out for too many long coffee breaks.
Is ClearCorrect covered by insurance?
In short, most dental plans will cover a part of your ClearCorrect aligner treatment. You’ll just need to check the specifics of your plan to see what Orthodontist treatments are covered and how much you could be entitled to.
Generally, dentists and orthodontists won’t accept payments directly from your insurer for aligners. You’ll need to pay upfront and claim the money back afterwards. Coverage will generally be partial but you can make savings of hundreds of dollars against the cost of your aligners if you go through your dental plan.
How much does ClearCorrect hurt?
When you first wear your ClearCorrect dental aligners, you should experience some mild discomfort. That’s because the aligners are pushing your teeth into their new position, causing your gums to relent and then reset once they’re in place. You’ll experience this discomfort every time you switch to the next set of aligners in your plan, but it should fade within a couple of days.
If the pay is severe or lasts longer than a couple of days, speak to your dentist immediately. Try not to stop wearing the aligners unless it is extremely uncomfortable until you’ve been examined and your dentist can identify what is causing the problem and whether treatment should continue.
Can ClearCorrect cause headaches?
In some cases, ClearCorrect can cause a mild headache for a day or two while your teeth are being moved. It’ll depend on the depth of your tooth roots and a handful of other factors. Don’t be concerned immediately if you experience a mild headache – take pain relief and give it time to calm down.
If it hasn’t settled within a couple of days, you should speak to your dentist or provider. A small minority of customers may be allergic to the plastic used to make the aligners but this shouldn’t cause a headache, just mild gum irritation.
Where can I find a ClearCorrect provider?
Start by speaking to your own dentist or orthodontist to see if they work with ClearCorrect and can offer you the treatment. If they don’t, they may be able to direct you to someone who does that they recommend. If not, then you just need to go to the ClearCorrect website and enter your zip code, or enable location settings on your browser, to find the nearest provider to you.
Make sure it’s a distance you’re comfortable travelling as you may need to make regular visits for check-ups during the duration of your treatment.
How do you know when to change aligners?
You’ll need to change your aligners every three weeks. Your provider will set out your treatment plan with you at the start and tell you when you need to switch, as well as explaining how to care for your aligners to make sure they last for the full duration of the treatment.
It’s a good idea to set reminders on your phone or email calendar so you know when the three weeks are up. Your provider will ask for regular updates too, so they’ll be able to check you’ve moved onto the correct set of aligners to follow your treatment plan as specified.
What happens if I lose or break my aligners?
If you lose a set of aligners, or you break them in any way, you’ll need to speak to your provider as quickly as possible to arrange for a new set to be shipped out to you. The longer you go without your aligners, the more your teeth could start to shift back, undoing the treatment time so far. You’ll probably need to pay extra for your replacement set.
Your provider may ask you to go back to wearing the prior set of aligners, in order to slow down the reversion of your treatment, until your new ones are ready to start wearing. You’ll then need to wear the new set for the full three weeks once they arrive, and not simply complete the remaining time you had with them.
Can I throw out my old ClearCorrect aligners?
ClearCorrect aligners aren’t recyclable, and so when you’re finished with them you should be fine to dispose of them in your regular garbage as normal.
However, don’t throw them out as soon as you’ve finished wearing a set. You may need to keep them to prove you’ve worn them, if the treatment doesn’t go to plan, or if you lost or broke a set of aligners your dentist may ask you to wear your previous set temporarily while your new set is ordered and shipped to you, otherwise your teeth could suffer further setbacks.
Who owns ClearCorrect?
ClearCorrect is owned by the Straumann Group, a company based in Switzerland. They bought ClearCorrect in 2017 for $150 million with a view to expanding the customer base beyond the traditional US and North American market.
Summary
Are you looking for smile correction that’s effective? Learn how ClearCorrect aligners may be a worthwhile solution for you in our review and guide.

3.85/5 (96 ratings)
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Pros
- Get all your aligners at once
- Flexible plans available
- Regular dental check-ups
Cons
- Full-time aligners (22+ hours) only
- No direct customer support option
- Depending on your treatment, it can be expensive
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