{"id":254,"date":"2024-02-09T16:40:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T16:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=254"},"modified":"2024-03-19T16:41:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T16:41:05","slug":"can-you-do-one-half-of-your-clearcorrect-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/09\/can-you-do-one-half-of-your-clearcorrect-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Half-Measures with ClearCorrect: Is a Top or Bottom Only Treatment an Option?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Clear aligners like ClearCorrect are designed to gently shift your teeth without all the wires and bands of traditional braces. They\u2019re discreet and can often treat less-complex cases in a smaller timeframe. But how do they perform if you only want to treat one half of your mouth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to learn whether it\u2019s possible to treat only the top or a bottom arch of your teeth with ClearCorrect<\/a>, continue reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Can You Treat a Single Arch with ClearCorrect?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentists most often use clear aligners in pairs with a separate tray for the top and bottom dental arch. However, some patients may feel that they only need to have one arch corrected. In cases like these, a single aligner is enough to straighten the teeth as desired. This process isn\u2019t unheard of, but it is often less desirable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do Single Arch Clear Aligner Treatments Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most often when a patient asks for a single arch treatment with ClearCorrect, it\u2019s for a few front-facing crooked teeth. This is a mostly cosmetic issue adjustment because more complex bite issues will require simultaneous treatment. Single arch treatment can be good for you if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n