FAQs

Braces not only straighten your teeth and give you a beautiful smile, they can also help correct your bite to ensure healthy teeth, gums and jaws

 Yes! During your orthodontic treatment, it is very important for you to continue seeing your dentist for cleanings and check-ups every 3-6 months.

You will want to avoid eating really hard, sticky and chewy foods that could break and damage your braces. These include hard and sticky candies, hard nuts and crusty breads. Don’t stop eating the healthy, crunch fruit and veggies; just cut them into small bites and eat them with the back teeth.

Not really! You might feel a little pressure or tightness for 2–3 days when you switch to a new aligner tray—that’s just your teeth moving. But it’s not painful, and it’s way more comfortable than metal braces.

Yes! As long as permanent teeth have come in. We also have monitoring tools for parents.

Yes! Many people can straighten their teeth with Smiletec aligners. But you need to wear them for 22 hours a day to get the best results.

It depends on your teeth, but most people finish in 4 to 12 months.