Who ClearCorrect clear aligners are for
Clear aligners work best for teens and adults with mild to moderate crowding, spacing or bite concerns. They are usually not recommended for young children.
They suit people who want straighter teeth without metal braces and who are willing to wear the trays as directed, since aligners only work while they are in your mouth.
How it works, step by step
- We examine your teeth and bite and decide together whether aligners are a good option.
- We take records of your teeth so a treatment plan can be designed.
- Your custom aligners are made, and we show you how to wear and care for them.
- You switch to the next set of trays on the schedule we give you.
- We see you periodically to check progress.
- When treatment is complete, you wear a retainer to hold the result.
What to expect at our Hanford office
Each new tray feels snug for a day or two, which is the sign that it is working. You take the aligners out to eat, brush and floss, so there are no food restrictions and cleaning your teeth is straightforward.
The length of treatment depends on how much movement is needed and how consistently the aligners are worn. Dr. Daniel Unzicker is a general dentist who offers clear aligner treatment. If your case needs the care of an orthodontist, we will let you know and refer you.
Benefits
- Clear trays are far less noticeable than braces
- Removable for meals, brushing and flossing
- No brackets or wires
- Straighter teeth are easier to keep clean
Aftercare
Wear your aligners as directed and remove them only to eat, drink anything other than water, brush and floss.
After treatment, wear your retainer as instructed. Teeth tend to drift back toward their old positions without one.
Cost and insurance
Cost depends on how complex your case is and how many aligners are needed. We give you the total before you start.
Some dental plans include an orthodontic benefit that can apply to aligners. We will help you check.
Results depend on wearing the aligners consistently, and individual results vary.
You can pay your bill online, and our new patient page explains what to bring to your first visit.
Your dentist: Daniel W. Unzicker, DDS
Dr. Daniel Unzicker, DDS, provides ClearCorrect clear aligners at our Hanford office. He is a general dentist who was born and raised in Hanford, graduated with high honors from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 2012 and completed a general practice residency at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center.
Page last updated November 10, 2026. This page is general information, not a diagnosis or treatment recommendation. If you have significant facial swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or trauma to the head or jaw, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
