CandidPro Clear Aligners

CandidPro clear aligners straighten teeth using a series of custom-made, removable plastic trays. Each set applies gentle, controlled pressure to move specific teeth toward their planned positions. As you progress through the series, these small movements gradually improve your alignment.

Unlike traditional braces, clear aligners don’t require metal brackets or wires. The trays fit closely over your teeth and can be removed for meals, brushing, and flossing. Although they’re not completely invisible, their transparent appearance makes them less noticeable during everyday activities.

Treatment begins with digital scans that capture the shape and position of your teeth. These scans help create a customized treatment plan that outlines the intended tooth movements. CandidPro also incorporates orthodontist-supported treatment planning, providing your dental provider with additional expertise in developing your treatment approach.

While digital planning helps visualize your potential results, actual tooth movement can vary. Professional oversight remains important throughout treatment to ensure your teeth respond as expected.

CandidPro clear aligners can address many common alignment concerns, but they’re not the right solution for everyone. Your suitability depends on the position of your teeth, the complexity of your bite, and the health of your gums and supporting bone.

You may be a candidate for clear aligner treatment if you have:

• Crowded teeth: Teeth that overlap or sit too close together, sometimes making brushing and flossing more difficult.
• Gaps between teeth: Spaces that affect the appearance of your smile or create concerns about alignment.
• Teeth that have shifted: Changes in tooth position after previous braces or aligner treatment.
• Certain bite concerns: Mild to moderate alignment problems that may respond to removable orthodontic treatment.

Before recommending CandidPro, we’ll examine your teeth and gums and evaluate how your upper and lower teeth fit together. Dental X-rays may also be recommended to assess your roots and supporting structures.

Some complex alignment or bite problems may require traditional braces or specialist care. Cavities, active gum disease, and other dental concerns may also need attention before orthodontic treatment begins.

We’ll help you understand which options make sense for your oral health and treatment goals.

Your clear aligner consultation is an opportunity to discuss what you’d like to change about your smile and learn whether CandidPro can help.

We’ll begin by reviewing your dental history, previous orthodontic treatment, and any concerns you have about your teeth or bite. We’ll also discuss your daily routine and whether removable aligners are a practical choice for your lifestyle.

If clear aligners are appropriate, digital scans and other necessary records help guide your treatment plan. You’ll learn which teeth need to move, how the planned changes may affect your bite, and what responsibilities come with treatment.

Depending on your alignment needs, your plan may include small, tooth-colored attachments to guide specific movements. Some patients may also benefit from minor adjustments between teeth to create additional space. We’ll explain any recommended procedures before treatment begins.

You’ll also receive an estimated treatment timeline based on your individual needs.

The length of CandidPro treatment depends on several factors, including how much your teeth need to move, the complexity of your bite, and how consistently you wear your aligners.

Minor adjustments may require less time than more involved corrections. However, no two smiles move exactly the same way, and your treatment may need adjustments along the way.

During your consultation, we’ll discuss a realistic estimate based on your specific treatment plan rather than promising a fixed completion date.

CandidPro clear aligners generally need to be worn for approximately 22 hours each day to support the planned tooth movements. Consistent wear is one of the most important responsibilities of removable orthodontic treatment.

You’ll take your aligners out when eating and drinking anything other than water. Because the trays are removable, you can continue brushing and flossing without having to work around brackets or wires.

A few simple habits can help you stay consistent:

• Remove your aligners before meals and beverages other than water.
• Brush and floss before putting your trays back in whenever possible.
• Clean your aligners according to your provider’s instructions, avoiding hot water that could distort the plastic.
• Store your trays in their protective case whenever they’re not in your mouth.
• Follow your prescribed schedule for changing to the next set of aligners.

You may notice mild pressure or temporary changes in your speech when you begin treatment or switch trays. These adjustments are often manageable, but severe pain, persistent irritation, or misfitting aligners should be reported to our office.

Wearing your aligners as directed helps keep treatment on track. Frequently leaving them out for extended periods can delay your progress.

One feature that distinguishes CandidPro from some other clear aligner systems is its remote monitoring technology.

CandidPro uses the ProMonitoring app, which allows patients to submit scans of their teeth throughout treatment. These scans help your dental provider evaluate how your teeth are moving and whether your aligners are fitting as intended.

Patients typically complete remote scans every 7 to 14 days, depending on their prescribed schedule. This information can help identify tracking concerns and determine whether it’s appropriate to advance to the next set of trays.

Remote monitoring offers several potential advantages:

• Convenient progress checks: Submit scans from home instead of relying exclusively on routine office visits.
• Closer tracking: Your provider can review aligner fit and tooth movement between appointments.
• Earlier identification of concerns: Monitoring can help detect changes that may require adjustments to your treatment schedule.
• Ongoing guidance: You’ll receive instructions about progressing through your aligner series based on your treatment plan.

Remote monitoring doesn’t eliminate the need for professional dental care. In-person visits may still be necessary, and you should continue attending regular dental exams and cleanings.

Your Chandler dental team will explain how monitoring works and what to do if your trays don’t fit properly or you have concerns about your progress.

Completing your final set of aligners is an important milestone, but maintaining your results requires ongoing attention.

Teeth naturally tend to shift over time, even after successful orthodontic treatment. Without proper retention, some of the alignment changes you’ve achieved may gradually reverse.

Retainers help hold your teeth in their corrected positions while the surrounding tissues adapt. We’ll discuss the type of retainer recommended for your smile, how often to wear it, and how to keep it clean.

Some patients may also need additional aligners before moving into the retention phase. These refinements help address tooth movements that didn’t occur exactly as planned.

Continuing your regular dental visits is equally important. Healthy teeth and gums provide the foundation for maintaining your smile long after active orthodontic treatment ends.