Clear aligners, planned around your bite — not just your smile.

How clear aligners work

Clear aligners are a series of thin, custom-made trays that gently move your teeth a little at a time. You switch to a new set roughly every one to two weeks, and each one is nearly invisible and removable — so you can eat, brush, and floss exactly as normal. Before you start, we take a quick digital scan and show you a preview of your projected result, so you know exactly where you’re headed.

Straighter teeth aren’t only about looks. Crowded or misaligned teeth are harder to keep clean and can wear unevenly over time, so alignment is often the most conservative way to protect a smile long-term — and it can mean less cosmetic work later.

Planned by Dr. Shantall

Dr. Shantall Di Loreto focuses on clear-aligner treatment and completed orthodontic training through Progressive Orthodontics. She plans each case around your bite and long-term health, and works alongside Dr. Dillon so every case gets two perspectives: her eye for alignment and his restorative eye for the finish.

Because Dr. Shantall plans a high volume of aligner cases, we earn better case pricing from our labs — and pass those savings on to you, so you get doctor-planned aligners at an honest price rather than a brand-name markup.

Why we use Spark™ Clear Aligners

We use Spark Clear Aligners, made by Ormco, a company with 60 years of experience in orthodontics. We chose Spark for three reasons:

• Clearer and more stain-resistant. Spark trays are made from Ormco’s TruGEN™ material, which Ormco designed to be clearer and to stain less than the leading aligner brand — so they stay discreet throughout treatment.
• Comfortable to wear. The edges are polished and scalloped for a smoother feel, and the material is free of BPA, latex, and phthalates.
• More control over how each tooth moves. TruGEN is designed to hold steady, consistent force for predictable movement. Spark’s 3D planning software lets Dr. Shantall check root positions and your bite at each stage, compare more than one plan, and bring in CBCT 3D imaging — so your plan is built around your whole bite, not just how the front teeth look.

Spark aligners are manufactured in the U.S. and work the same basic way as other clear aligners: you wear each set about 22 hours a day and switch every one to two weeks.

Clear aligners vs. braces

We offer both. If braces are the better tool for your case, see braces in Coral Springs.

Who clear aligners are right for

Aligners work well for most common concerns in teens and adults — crowding, spacing, mild-to-moderate bite issues, and relapse after old braces. They’re an especially good fit if you want something discreet and easy to keep clean, and you can commit to wearing them.

• Complex bite problems — severe crowding, large skeletal discrepancies, or significant rotations sometimes move faster and more predictably with braces. We’d rather say so than fit you to the wrong tool.
• If you won’t wear them 20–22 hours a day — aligners only work while they’re in. If compliance will be hard, we’ll talk it through up front.
• Untreated decay or gum disease — we get the foundation healthy before moving teeth.

Timeline & what it’s really like

1. Complimentary consult & digital scan. We listen to what you want to change and scan your teeth — no goopy impressions.
2. Your digital preview. See your projected result and timeline, with an itemized price, before you commit.
3. Start your aligners. Switch to a new set roughly every one to two weeks; expect mild pressure for a day or two with each new set.
4. Periodic check-ins. Short visits to confirm everything is tracking as planned.
5. Retention. A retainer keeps your new smile in place — teeth drift without one.

Most cases run from a few months to about 18 months, depending on how far the teeth need to move.

Real results

Actual patients of Dr. Shantall Di Loreto, shown with permission. Every smile is different — individual results and treatment time vary.

What clear aligners cost

The cost depends on your case — how much movement your smile needs and how long you’re in treatment. What you get is laid out plainly up front: your digital scan and smile preview, your aligners, and your check-in visits along the way. Many patients spread treatment into comfortable monthly payments through financing, and we can walk you through insurance, financing, and our in-house membership plan.

Common misconceptions

• “Aligners are just cosmetic.” Straighter teeth are easier to clean and healthier long-term.
• “All aligner brands are the same.” Materials and planning software differ — and the plan behind the aligners matters most. A dentist who understands your whole bite plans differently than a mail-order kit.
• “Once they’re straight, they stay straight.” Teeth drift without a retainer — retention is part of the plan.

Related reading

Patient guides

• Am I a candidate for clear aligners?
• Veneers, bonding, or whitening?
• Smile design & cosmetic dentistry

Sources & further reading

• American Dental Association — Orthodontics — aligning teeth with braces or clear aligners.

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