A Straight Smile, Without the Wires
At Bull Mountain Orthodontics in Tigard, Dr. Bryce Willcox treats patients of all ages with clear aligners, including Invisalign. If you want to straighten your teeth without brackets and wires showing, this is usually where the conversation starts.
Dr. Willcox has been Invisalign certified since 2002 and ranks among the top providers in the region, so you are working with someone who has guided thousands of smiles through aligner treatment.
Clear aligner trays held in hand at a Tigard orthodontic office
Clear aligners are a series of custom trays that move your teeth a little at a time. Before you start, Dr. Willcox takes a digital scan of your teeth and jaw and maps out every stage of the plan, so you can see what you are working toward from day one.
You will wear each tray for about one to two weeks, then move on to the next set in the series. Most patients finish in six to 18 months, though your timeline depends on how much movement your bite actually needs.
Practically Invisible, Perfectly Convenient
Clear aligners are comfortable, removable and close to invisible. You can take them out to eat, to take pictures, or for any event where you would rather nothing came between your smile and the world.
That flexibility is why aligners are such a common choice for teens and adults around Tigard who want real results without changing how they go about their day.
Your Smile, Your Treatment
Most people are candidates for clear aligners, but not everyone, and the honest answer only comes after an exam. Here is the general picture.
Aligners handle crowding well, along with gaps and spacing, mild to moderate bite issues, and relapse in patients who had orthodontic treatment years ago and watched their teeth drift back.
Where fixed appliances still have the edge is in cases that need significant bite correction or heavy rotation of individual teeth. Brackets give Dr. Willcox more direct control over that kind of movement, which is why metal braces and clear braces are still the right call for some smiles.
There is one more factor worth being honest about. Aligners only work when you wear them, which means about 22 hours a day, every day. Some patients know themselves well enough to prefer something that stays put. That is a perfectly good reason to choose braces instead, and Dr. Willcox will talk it through with you rather than push you toward one option.
Clear Care for Modern Smiles
Straightening your teeth with clear aligners is a quieter process than most people expect. No adjustments to wires, no emergency visits over a poking bracket, and no changes to what you eat.
Discreet by Design
Aligners are made from clear BPA-free plastic that fits snugly over your teeth, so most people never notice you are wearing them. Smile, talk, take photos, all without anything getting in the way.
Eat What You Love
Because aligners come out, you can eat whatever you like without a complicated cleanup afterward. Pop the trays out at mealtime, brush your teeth, then put them back in.
Smooth, Comfortable Care
Your trays are made of a smooth plastic designed to sit comfortably against your gums. With no brackets or wires, there is nothing sharp to irritate the inside of your mouth. The gentle pressure of each tray does all the work.
Custom Care From Start to Finish
Dr. Willcox plans your treatment from the first tray to the last. Our 3D scanning gives him a detailed model of your teeth and jaw to work from, which means each stage is mapped out with your specific bite in mind.
Because the plan is visible at every stage, we can even show you a preview of your finished smile before you start.
Keeping Your Results
Finishing treatment is not quite the end of the story. Teeth naturally drift over a lifetime, and a retainer is what holds your new alignment in place. Dr. Willcox will fit you for one as your last set of aligners comes out and walk you through how often to wear it.
Ready to find out whether clear aligners are right for you? Schedule a free consultation and we will give you a straight answer.
Clear Aligner and Invisalign FAQs
Still have questions about clear aligners in Tigard? Here is what most patients want to know.