Less visible braces
Tooth alignment and appearance
Your teeth are not well aligned and you want to improve them without visible braces.
A removable option for moving teeth, planned around your bite and the visits you can attend.
- Custom trays
- In-person diagnosis
What to know about clear aligners
Clear aligners are transparent trays worn in a planned sequence to move teeth gradually. Whether they suit your teeth, and how long treatment takes, are assessed before you start.
- Appliance
- Removable trays
- Duration
- Case-dependent
- Follow-up
- In-person review
What matters to you?
An upcoming occasion
Treatment during everyday life
You have a job search, wedding, or other important occasion ahead and want treatment to stay discreet.
Removable for meals
Eating and oral care
You value being able to remove the appliance to eat normally and brush thoroughly.
Check suitability first
Deciding after diagnosis
You want to know first whether your case can actually be treated with aligners before committing.
These concerns do not determine a diagnosis. The teeth, bite and jaw relationship need to be examined.
How teeth respond to the planned movement
Hospital-supplied illustration
Tooth and supporting tissues
Pressure side
On the side the tooth moves towards, bone is resorbed as the tissues remodel.
Tension side
On the opposite side, new bone forms as the tooth moves.
Aligners alone, or another approach?
Aligners alone
When the examination supports this plan
Your teeth, bite and jaw relationship are assessed to decide whether aligners can carry out the planned movement on their own.
A combined approach
When one method is not enough
Different appliance approaches
Some cases need aligners alongside another orthodontic approach. The combination is determined from the diagnosis.
Another method
For movements that need a different plan
An external fixed appliance
Severe crowding, a large bite discrepancy or substantial tooth movement may be better managed with brackets or another method. Clear aligners are not suitable for every case.
From examination to retention
Assess suitability
We review the teeth, bite and jaw relationship before choosing the treatment approach.
Plan the aligner sequence
Each custom tray has a slightly different shape. The planned movement path is reviewed before treatment begins.
A prescribed tray sequence
AI educational illustration. Separate trays illustrate an ordered sequence. Three trays do not represent a fixed total number of treatment stages. Wear and change as instructed
The prescribed wear time and tray sequence are part of your treatment plan. Consistent wear helps the treatment follow that plan.
Review progress and retain the position
Regular checks assess whether the teeth are following the plan. Adjustments may be needed before moving on to retention.
Daily wear and long-term care
During treatment · Illustration
Meals and oral hygiene
Brushing with the tray removed
Remove the trays for meals and brushing, then continue wearing them as prescribed.
After active movement
Retention still matters
Retention after treatment
Retainers help maintain tooth position. Without retention, teeth can move back towards their previous positions.
Orthodontic team
- Board-certified specialist in Orthodontics (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Korea)
- Board-certified specialist in Integrated Dentistry (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Korea)
- Commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare, Korea
- Member, World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO)
- Clinical poster presented at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) annual session
- Certified provider, SERAFIN clear aligners and Incognito lingual braces
- Board-certified specialist in Orthodontics (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Korea)
- Ph.D. in Orthodontics
- Certified member, Korean Association of Orthodontists
- Member, American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
- Clinical poster presented at the European Orthodontic Society (EOS) congress
Questions about timing and travel
How long does clear aligner treatment take?
Minor front-teeth alignment may take less time than a complex bite correction. A projected timeline specific to your plan is provided after the examination.
I am an international patient. How often would I need to fly to Korea?
The first diagnosis and treatment start are in person. The review interval depends on your treatment plan and progress; confirm required in-person visits before arranging travel. Refinements or unexpected problems may require extra visits. If your travel schedule cannot support the required supervision, the clinic will explain that before treatment begins.