Thinking about straighter teeth without brackets and wires? At Southern Maine Orthodontics in Scarborough and Gorham, ME many patients choose clear, removable aligners to improve their smile with comfort and confidence. The practice also offers braces and modern digital tools, so you can find a plan that truly fits your life.
What Are Clear Aligners?
Clear aligners are thin plastic trays that fit over your teeth. A series of trays guides teeth into new positions little by little. Because the trays are nearly invisible and removable, they are a popular choice for busy students, professionals, and parents. Southern Maine Orthodontics provides Invisalign clear aligners for teens and adults, giving you a discreet path to a better bite and smile.
Benefits You Can Feel Day to Day
- Almost invisible wear that blends into everyday life
- Removable for meals and brushing
- Smooth edges for comfort on cheeks and lips
- Steady progress with a custom sequence of trays
Patients at Southern Maine Orthodontics also benefit from advanced tools that support a smoother experience, including digital scans that replace messy impressions.
Digital Scans and Virtual Support
Your aligner journey begins with precise 3D digital scanning. This technology helps create a snug, comfortable fit and an accurate treatment plan. The practice also offers virtual and remote monitoring options, so your team can track progress and advise you between in-office visits. These tools make treatment more convenient without cutting corners on quality.
Are Clear Aligners Right for Me?
Clear aligners can treat many common orthodontic problems, such as mild to moderate crowding, spacing, and certain bite issues. If your case needs a different approach, Southern Maine Orthodontics also provides metal and clear braces, so you will still have an effective path to results. Your orthodontic team will explain options and timing during a free smile exam, then build a plan that fits school, work, and family schedules.
How Treatment Works
- Free Smile Exam – Meet the team in Scarborough or Gorham, share your goals, and learn which treatments can help.
- Digital Scan and Custom Plan – A precise 3D scan maps your teeth. Your plan outlines how many trays you will need and how often to switch.
- Wear Your Aligners – You will wear trays as directed each day and switch on schedule. Good habits speed steady progress.
- Check-ins and Virtual Monitoring – Quick visits and remote check-ins keep you on track and allow timely adjustments when needed.
- Finish and Smile – When your plan is complete, your new smile is ready for photos, milestones, and daily life.
Teens, Adults, and First-Time Patients
Whether you are a teen balancing classes and sports or an adult aiming for a professional smile upgrade, aligners offer a clean, simple routine. For younger children, the practice provides early and two-phase evaluation to guide jaw growth and plan the best time to start care. Families can keep all their orthodontic needs under one roof and choose the method that makes the most sense at each age and stage.
Clear Aligners Success Tips
- Wear your trays as instructed each day
- Keep aligners clean and store them in a case
- Brush and floss to protect teeth and gums
- Use digital reminders or virtual tools to stay on schedule
- Bring questions to each check-in so your plan stays smooth
Why Southern Maine Orthodontics
Patients value the practice for its welcoming approach, modern technology, and options for both aligners and braces. With locations in Scarborough and Gorham, flexible appointments, and virtual monitoring, it is easy to start and stick with care that fits your routine.
Ready To Explore Your Best Next Step in Scarborough or Gorham?
Schedule a free smile exam to see if clear aligners or braces are right for you and get a custom plan built around your life.