Evaluation
Dr. Krishna examines teeth, gums, and bite and discusses the changes you want. Diagnostic records guide candidacy and planning.
Dental services
Clear Aligners in Lakehills
Clear aligners use a planned series of removable trays to move teeth gradually. The trays work best when the diagnosis, movement plan, and daily wear are right for your needs.
Understand your options
What clear aligners may address
Clear aligners may be considered for certain crowded teeth, spaces, rotations, or bite relationships. Some concerns are better treated with another approach, and some require attention to gum or tooth health first.
An evaluation includes tooth position, bite, gum and bone health, cavities, existing dental work, missing teeth, and your ability to wear the trays consistently.
Reasons to talk with a dentist
Benefits and responsibilities
Aligners are removable, which can make brushing, flossing, and eating more convenient than with a fixed appliance. Clear material may also be less noticeable.
Removability creates responsibility. Leaving trays out for long periods can delay movement or affect fit. They must be handled, cleaned, and worn according to instructions.
Your visit
What to expect
Treatment plan
The proposed plan maps a sequence of movements. Ask about goals, limitations, attachments, timing, and costs.
Wearing each set
Change trays according to instructions and attend progress visits so movement and fit can be checked.
Retention
Retainers help hold the result. Discuss their type, wear schedule, replacement, and care before starting.
After your visit
Living with clear aligners
Keep trays clean using the recommended method, avoid hot water that can distort plastic, and store them in their case when not in use.
Brush and clean between teeth thoroughly. Contact the office for severe pain, swelling, injury, a sharp edge, or a tray that will not seat.
Common questions
Other Clear Aligners FAQs
Am I a candidate for clear aligners?+
Candidacy depends on alignment, bite, gum health, restorations, and the movements required. An in-person evaluation is necessary.
How many hours a day do I wear aligners?+
Follow the exact schedule provided with your treatment. Consistent wear is essential.
Will aligners affect my speech?+
Some people notice a temporary change while adapting. Ask for an adjustment if an edge interferes or the change persists.
Are retainers really necessary?+
Yes. Teeth can shift throughout life, and retention is essential to help keep them in their new positions.
Discuss other clear aligners with Dr. Krishna
Every recommendation starts with an evaluation. Request a visit in Lakehills or call the office with your questions.