Why should I see a dentist at least twice a year?

Even patients with the most diligent oral hygiene routine can miss serious issues such as the early stages of gum disease and cancer. At Carson Dental Care, we have the tools and expertise necessary to prevent these issues or catch them in their earlier stages for more effective treatment. For these reasons, we strongly recommend you see us at least twice a year to improve and maintain your oral health.

Does Root Planing and Scaling Hurt?

Thanks to the revolutionary DEKA laser system, pain may be so minimal that you may not even require an anesthetic during root planing and scaling. This is due to laser therapy’s anesthetizing effects. We can still apply an anesthetic before your procedure to ensure you don’t feel any pain.

How effective are dental sealants?

A study conducted for the CDC concluded that dental sealants decreased cavity rates in participants by over 80 percent.

Does professional teeth cleaning hurt?

Professional teeth cleaning is a painless procedure that should require no anesthetic. If it does hurt, it likely points to oral health issues, such as sensitivity or tooth decay, that we may be able to treat at our Carson, CA office.

OrthoFX™ Clear Aligners From Dr. Aluning

Simpler, More Affordable, Invisible Orthodontics With OrthoFX

Orthodontic treatments have undergone numerous advancements over the years. Today, most patients prefer to straighten their teeth without relying on traditional metal braces due to factors such as appearance, comfort, and treatment time, opting for clear aligners instead. If you want to take advantage of an affordable clear alignment system that offers even more benefits than its competitors, Dr. Aluning of Carson Dental Care now offers the OrthoFX™ orthodontic treatment system.

What is OrthoFX?

OrthoFX is an orthodontic system that utilizes clear aligner trays instead of metal. Like other clear aligner brands, OrthoFX aligner trays are removable, clear, and custom-made to fit your unique dental profile. However, what sets OrthoFX apart from the competitors’ clear aligner brands is a unique blend of advanced technology, support, & specially made FXTetra polymer material that streamlines treatment.

What Makes OrthoFX Different?

Appointment Scheduling & TrackingTechnology

OrthoFX makes use of advanced FXOnTrack remote monitoring technology, a combination of AI and human intelligence that tracks your progress and sends advanced alerts to your dentist if your treatment is off track. That way, you only visit your dentist when you need to, which can reduce visits by up to 40 percent.

Comfortable & Timely Treatment

The material used in OrthoFX aligner trays is a specially made, three-layer, clear polymer called FXTetra, that exerts optimized aligner forces on your smile. This means that your trays apply more precise, more effective pressure on your teeth to gradually guide them into place. However, this pressure is greatly reduced, usually by up to 40 percent!

These optimized forces result in more timely treatment, as well as treatment that’s more comfortable and involves minimal pain. More timely treatment also means you can expect to change your aligner trays every week instead of every two to four weeks like competitor brands.

Prevents Mid-Course Corrections

OrthoFX offers Rescue Aligner, a highly elastic polymer technology that can bring an off-track treatment back to the intended stage of the original plan. Rescue aligner technology is capable of correcting a treatment that’s up to four weeks off-course.

Clearer Than Most Clear Aligners

FXTetra polymer is even more clear than that of competitor brands like Invisalign® and ClearCorrect®, making your treatment even more discreet.

Stain Resistance & Integrated Whitening

Staining often causes competitor clear aligner brands to become visible, which makes your smile look unattractive. OrthoFX aligners are stain resistant, helping them stay invisible and keeping your treatment discreet. Furthermore, to help keep your smile brilliant, the OrthoFX retainers included in your treatment are made with FXTetra Bright polymer, a material that makes your teeth look whiter without using chemicals.

Affordability

To help remove cost as a barrier to treatment, we offer OrthoFX with a two year, interest-free financing plan.

Award Winning Support

You’ll never have to wonder where help is if you need it. It’s easy to reach our US team of experts online by emailing support@care.orthofx.com or by dialing (415) 936-0006 during our business hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

OrthoFX is often more affordable than competitor brands such as Invisalign and ClearCorrect. The exact cost of your treatment will depend on a number of factors including your level of oral health and your insurance.

Dr. Aluning and the team at Carson Dental Care encourage you to call your dental insurance provider and learn if your plan will cover some or all of the cost. To help our patients afford their treatment, we also offer the Carson Dental Care Smiles Savings Plan.

Most treatment plans take six to 18 months, often half the time of traditional metal braces. This timeframe can vary based on your specific oral health needs.

Wearing your FXTetra retainer will help prevent orthodontic relapse, which occurs when your teeth shift back into their original positions after you stop wearing your aligner trays. Your retainer comes as part of your treatment and should be worn for the amount of time Dr. Aluning prescribes to preserve your treatment.

OrthoFX: Affordable Treatment & A Better Smile In Less Time

With OrthoFX, your smile can be effectively straightened at a fraction of the cost, while you enjoy benefits that outperform our competitors. To learn more about OrthoFX clear aligners, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Aluning at our Carson office, dial (310) 549-5580. You can also contact Carson Dental Care by filling out the contact form at the bottom of the page and a friendly team member will get back to you shortly.

OrthoFX™ Clear Aligners in Carson, CA