Give your smile a ClearChange.

ClearChange Aligners may be suitable for a range of mild to moderate orthodontic conditions, and suitability is determined through a clinical assessment by a registered dental provider before any treatment begins. Not all orthodontic cases are appropriate for clear aligner treatment, and the complexity of your individual situation will influence whether aligners are a clinically appropriate option for you.

Treatment duration varies from patient to patient and depends on the complexity of the orthodontic condition being addressed, the number of aligner sets required, and how consistently the aligners are worn. Your registered dental provider will give an indication of the expected timeframe for your individual case following a clinical assessment, and will monitor your progress throughout.

Before starting treatment, a consultation with a registered ClearChange Aligners dental provider is required. Your provider will carry out a clinical examination of your teeth, discuss your orthodontic concerns, and assess whether clear aligner treatment is appropriate. If treatment is clinically suitable, your provider will take an intraoral scan to begin the treatment planning process. No treatment begins until this assessment is complete and you have discussed the proposed plan.

Clear aligners are generally recommended to be worn for the majority of the day and night to support tooth movement, with removal only for eating, drinking anything other than water, and oral hygiene. Individual responses vary, and the specific wear guidance for your treatment will be discussed by your registered dental provider.

If tooth movement does not progress as anticipated, your dental provider may take additional intraoral scans and submit a refinement case to our team. We will develop a revised treatment plan based on the updated records, and revised aligners will be produced where clinically appropriate. Outcomes from refinement treatment vary depending on individual circumstances.

Clear aligner treatment may be considered for teenage patients in certain circumstances, though suitability depends on factors such as the stage of dental development and whether the relevant permanent teeth have fully erupted. A registered dental provider will assess whether treatment is clinically appropriate.

Once the planned series of aligners has been completed and the treatment goal has been achieved to the satisfaction of your dental provider, a final clinical review is conducted. Retention options are then discussed to help maintain the tooth positions achieved. Retainers can help reduce the likelihood of teeth gradually shifting after treatment, though individual outcomes vary.

ClearChange Aligners are manufactured in New Zealand, which can support more predictable turnaround times for your treatment. Your registered dental provider can give you a timeframe specific to your case and will keep you informed at each stage.

Contact your registered dental provider as soon as possible so they can advise on the most appropriate course of action. Depending on the stage of treatment, your provider may recommend moving to the next aligner in the sequence or requesting a replacement.

Clear aligner treatment may be suitable for adults of any age, provided they meet the clinical criteria assessed by a registered dental provider. There is no fixed age cut-off, but suitability is always determined case by case and depends on factors such as the overall health of the teeth and gums.