Why Choose Clear Aligners?
Aesthetics: One of the most significant advantages of Clear Aligners is its clear design. You can feel more confident and less self-conscious during their orthodontic treatment because the aligners are virtually invisible.
Comfort: With smooth, plastic aligners that are custom-made for a snug fit, Clear Aligners eliminate the discomfort of poking wires and bracket adjustments often associated with traditional braces.
Convenience: The removable nature of the aligners allows you to eat and drink what you want during treatment — no need to worry about food getting caught in wires or brackets. Oral hygiene is also simplified, as the aligners can be taken out to allow normal brushing and flossing.
Effective: Clear Aligners come with compliance indicators that fade from blue to clear to help gauge wear time, ensuring that teens are keeping up with their treatment plan. The system is effective for correcting a wide range of teeth-straightening issues, from simple to complex re-alignments
Alternatives to braces
At Hometown Dental Co., we’re proud to offer Clear Aligners, a clear, comfortable, and convenient alternative to metal braces. We understand that traditional braces can often feel like a daunting commitment. Our dedicated team is committed to providing personalized care, ensuring that each young patient achieves a perfect smile with minimal disruption to their daily life.
What are Clear Aligners?
Clear Aligners are a revolutionary orthodontic treatment designed for those who face common dental alignment issues. This treatment utilizes a series of clear, removable aligners that gradually shift teeth into their correct positions. Unlike traditional braces, these aligners are nearly invisible and can be removed for eating, brushing, and flossing, making them a popular choice for those looking for a less noticeable orthodontic solution.
Consultation
If you are interested in clear aligners, contact us for a free assessment.
Quality Treatment
Hometown Dental Co is an experienced provider of clear aligners for teens and adults.
How Do Clear Aligners Work?
The process begins with a consultation at our practice, where our skilled dentists evaluate your specific needs and develop a customized treatment plan. Using state-of-the-art digital imaging technology, we create a precise 3D model of your teeth. This model is used to construct a series of aligners that will make gradual adjustments to the teeth’s positioning.
Each set of aligners is worn for about two weeks before moving on to the next in the series, with each step bringing you closer to your new smile. Regular check-ins at our office ensure that treatment progresses as planned and allow for adjustments if necessary.
What Issues Can Clear Aligners Address?
Clear Aligners are incredibly versatile, capable of treating a variety of orthodontic issues that are commonly found in adolescents, including:
- Overbite
- Underbite
- Crossbite
- Gap teeth
- Open bite
- Crowded teeth
This method is not only about improving the appearance of your smile but also about promoting better oral health. Properly aligned teeth are easier to clean, chew more effectively, and contribute to overall dental wellbeing.
Life With Clear Aligners
Living with Clear Aligners is straightforward. Since the aligners are removable, you can continue enjoying your favorite foods and maintain your oral hygiene routine without the hassle associated with traditional braces. It’s important that the aligners are worn for 20 to 22 hours per day to achieve optimal results, and they should only be removed for eating, drinking anything other than water, and brushing and flossing teeth.
Sports and Activities with Clear Aligners
Sports and extracurricular activities are no barrier; if necessary, the aligners can be replaced with a mouthguard during physical activities and then reinserted afterwards. This flexibility is what makes Clear Aligners a feasible option for busy people who don’t want their orthodontic treatment to interfere with their lifestyles.
Consultation
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Quality Treatment
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1113 Indianapolis Road
Greencastle, IN 46135
Get Started with Clear Aligners
We are committed to ensuring that each patient feels comfortable and informed throughout their Clear Aligners journey. With the latest in dental technology and a passion for patient care, we help you achieve your best smiles.
If you’re considering Clear Aligners or would like to learn more about this innovative solution, contact us at Hometown Dental Co. today. Let us help you achieve a straighter, healthier smile with Clear Aligners.
We look forward to welcoming you to our dental practice.
Meet THE DENTISTS
DR. DENNIS KNUTH
PARTNER
Dr. Knuth is proud to care for patients right here in the community he calls home. He and his team at Hometown Dental combine continuing education with the latest technology to make sure every patient and family receives top-quality care in a comfortable, welcoming setting.
Passionate about dentistry based on a simple philosophy, Dr. Knuth treats every patient as he would a close friend or family member—always striving to deliver the level of care each person deserves.
A graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Dr. Knuth feels fortunate to have learned from some of the best mentors in the field. Before becoming a dentist, he earned a degree in electrical engineering and spent six years working in the electronics industry in Cincinnati. That background gave him a strong appreciation for technology and precision, which now plays a big role in how he approaches dental care.
Dr. Knuth lives in Greencastle with Emily (Jones) and their three children. When Dr. Knuth isn’t with patients, you might find him riding his bicycle or on his Peloton trainer. Dr. Knuth also loves traveling and exploring new places with his family and friends. Some of Dr. Knuth’s favorite things are Bruce Springsteen, peanut M&Ms, cherry pie and yoga.
DR. TESS FUNKE
PARTNER
Dr. Funke loves getting to know her patients and chatting with them when they come in for visits. Its important to her to provide care for all patients, no matter where they are in their oral health journey.
While she enjoys many aspects of dentistry, Dr. Funke is excited to educate patients about dental implants and the ways they benefit oral health as Hometown Dental grows to offer implants here in our office.
Dr. Funke attended the University of Louisville for dental school and then completed a one year advanced training program in Arkansas. She's been transforming smiles with the Hometown Dental team since 2019.
When Dr. Funke isn’t with patients, you will find her spending time with her husband, Adam and their young son, Victor. Whether they are out strolling their neighborhood with aussiedoodle, Nelson or trying a new restaurant, it's wonderful to experience the world through a child’s eyes. Dr. Funke enjoys Orange Theory Fitness, cuddling up with a good book and will never turn down a good chocolate chip cookie.
