Most Popular Questions

It’s important to first have your dentist look at your oral condition and make a diagnosis about your teeth before you begin. Generally, most individuals will benefit from the AURRA treatment to correct common dental issues such as:   crossbites,  underbites,  overbites,  gapped teeth  crooked teeth,   crowded teeth, tipped teeth and more.

Most people will benefit from the AURRA treatment to correct common dental issues and improve their smiles. AURRA Aligner therapy is suitable for most ages, from adolescence through adulthood.

Yes. If you have a wire at the back of your teeth from wearing metal braces, your dentist will need to remove the wire prior to the AURRA treatment, but it's a great way to return your remarkable smile.

On average, the AURRA dental aligner treatment takes about half the time compared to wearing traditional metal braces. Typically, count on wearing your AURRA aligners for a year, depending on the complexity of your dental concerns.          

Your first consultation involves an examination with your dentist, who makes a diagnosis and recommendation, followed by a 3D digital scan to assess your teeth and bite. The images are then uploaded for the AURRA digital team to create a customized treatment plan. The process usually takes 2-4 weeks for the trays to be designed, fabricated, and your AURRA smile case to be shipped to your dental office. During the AURRA journey, your dental team collaborates with you through in-person follow-ups to ensure are tracking properly.

Rarely will you have any pain associated with wearing your AURRA trays. For the first few days of wearing your new aligners, your teeth may feel a little tender, especially with chewing. During this time, we recommend eating softer foods. If you develop a headache, take appropriate headache relief. Changing to the new trays before sleep can help alleviate the issue.

To get the fastest smile results you want, be prepared to wear your AURRA aligner trays for 20-22 hours a day. Yes, it means wearing them while sleeping, but you’ll hardly notice. And when you eat/drink (or kiss), it’s quick and easy to remove the aligners.

Typically, you’ll wear your aligner set for about two weeks, and then replace the old set with the next scheduled trays. You’ll come in every six weeks for a tracking assessment and to pick up your next three sets of AURRA trays. The dental appointments for tracking are quick and should take about 10 minutes.       

Yes. Most patients quickly get used to wearing the AURRA aligners and find it easy to speak normally, without any problems. Can you whistle? Well, did you whistle before wearing the aligners? Like most things in life, you easily adapt.

Sure. You can easily and discreetly remove the trays for a kiss, but even if it's a spontaneous smooch, don't worry. While you may initially feel uneasy, it's certainly easier to kiss while wearing the trays versus traditional braces with brackets in your mouth. Now pucker up!

An attachment refers to a small tooth-coloured bump on the tooth made with the same material as fillings and attached to the tooth with a special light. This assists with tooth movements that may be complex. Not everyone needs attachments. Each case is unique, like your smile.

When speaking to your dental team, you may hear the term IPR (Interproximal Reduction), which refers to tooth stripping or slenderization. Instead of extracting a tooth, your dentist may remove a small amount of enamel from two adjacent teeth to create space. Not every case requires IPR, but it's more common with crowded teeth.

It's simple. For hygienic purposes, remove your aligners and give them a good rinse with water. And after you brush your teeth, use a soft toothbrush to brush your aligners. Most people use tap water to clean, but some also use a dab of non-abrasive toothpaste. Others use dissolvable retainer tablets—whatever you prefer. For more detailed step-by-step instructions click here.

A remarkable smile is priceless and will pay a lifetime of dividends. If you have dental insurance, your plan may cover all or a percentage of the cost for your AURRA treatment. Your dentist may also offer financing options. Talk to your dental team to see what works best for you.