ClearCorrect clear aligners are available at Smile Place Dental's Forest Hill clinic at 249 Canterbury Road. If you are considering orthodontic treatment and want a discreet, removable option, ClearCorrect is a clinician-supervised aligner system designed to gradually straighten teeth without metal braces.
We see patients from across the Whitehorse area, including Box Hill, Nunawading, Blackburn, Vermont, and Mitcham.
ClearCorrect uses a series of custom-made clear plastic trays to move teeth gradually into alignment. Each aligner in the series moves teeth a small amount. You progress through the sets over the course of treatment. The aligners are virtually invisible when worn and are removed for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing.
ClearCorrect suits mild to moderate alignment cases well, including crowding, spacing, and some bite issues. It is not the right tool for every case. Significant skeletal jaw discrepancies, severe rotations, complex bite corrections, and cases requiring extractions may be better suited to a different approach, including Fastbraces, which Smile Place also offers.
Your dentist will assess your teeth and bite at your consultation and advise honestly whether ClearCorrect is appropriate. If it is not, they will explain what the alternatives are.
Treatment starts with a comprehensive consultation and, where appropriate, digital scans and photographs. If ClearCorrect is suitable, a treatment plan is created showing the projected movement of your teeth through each aligner stage.
Your custom aligners are fabricated and delivered to the clinic. You wear each set for one to two weeks before moving to the next. Review appointments are scheduled approximately every four to six weeks. Treatment duration varies between patients and depends on the complexity of the case.
After active treatment, a retainer is required to maintain your teeth in their new positions.
Both are available at Smile Place. ClearCorrect uses removable clear trays and is suited to mild to moderate cases. Fastbraces use fixed triangular brackets and a heat-activated wire, and are suited to a broader range of cases including more complex presentations. Dr Chitra Rao is a Fastbraces Senior Master Provider with over a decade of experience in dentistry. Treatment outcomes vary between patients.
We are at 249 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill. Accessible from Box Hill, Nunawading, Blackburn, Vermont, Mitcham, and Burwood.
Opening hours: Monday 9am to 5pm, Tuesday 9am to 6pm, Wednesday 9am to 5pm, Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to 2pm. Closed Sunday.
To find out whether ClearCorrect is suitable for your teeth, book a consultation at our Forest Hill clinic. Call 03 9877 3724, email foresthill@smileplace.com.au, or book online below.
While we’ve answered a few frequently asked questions below, every smile is unique. If you’d like tailored advice or have something specific in mind, we invite you to book a complimentary consultation. We’ll take the time to understand your needs and guide you with care and expertise.
Treatment duration varies between patients and depends on the complexity of the case. Your dentist will give you an estimated timeline at your consultation.
ClearCorrect fees depend on your case complexity and the number of aligners required. Your dentist will provide a specific quote following a clinical assessment.
If your extras cover includes orthodontics, you may be able to claim a portion of the cost. Contact your fund to confirm your orthodontic benefit.
ClearCorrect uses removable clear aligners and is suited to mild to moderate cases. Fastbraces use fixed brackets and are suited to a broader range of cases including more complex presentations.
Some patients experience mild pressure or discomfort when switching to a new set of aligners. This is temporary and typically resolves within a day or two. It indicates the aligners are working as intended.
Yes. ClearCorrect aligners are removable for eating, drinking (anything other than water), brushing, and flossing. For treatment to progress on schedule, aligners should be worn for the recommended number of hours per day as advised by your dentist.
After active aligner treatment, a retainer is required to maintain your teeth in their new positions. Your dentist will advise on retention type and schedule at the completion of treatment.
The best way to find out is a consultation. ClearCorrect suits mild to moderate alignment cases. Your dentist will assess your teeth, confirm whether ClearCorrect is appropriate, and discuss alternatives if it is not.
Dr Chitra Rao is a Fastbraces Senior Master Provider with over a decade of experience in cosmetic and orthodontic dentistry.
