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Most CommonCrowding
Crowding happens when there isn't enough room in the jaw for all your teeth to fit naturally. Teeth begin to overlap, twist, or push forward and backward, creating an uneven smile that's also surprisingly difficult to keep clean.
Left untreated, crowded teeth make it hard to brush and floss properly, increasing the risk of plaque buildup, cavities, and gum disease over time. Many people live with crowding for years without realizing the impact it has on their oral health.
How Clear Moves fixes it: Custom aligners apply gentle, controlled force that gradually creates space and guides each tooth into its correct position — without the discomfort of metal brackets and wires.
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Highly TreatableSpacing & Gap Teeth
The opposite of crowding, spacing issues involve excessive gaps between teeth. While a small gap can sometimes be a charming feature, larger or multiple gaps can affect your bite, trap food particles, and make your gums more vulnerable to irritation and disease.
Gaps can also cause adjacent teeth to shift over time, potentially worsening the alignment of your entire dental arch if left unaddressed.
How Clear Moves fixes it: Aligners apply consistent, even pressure across the dental arch to close gaps naturally. Your personalized 3D treatment plan maps exactly how each tooth will move to eliminate the spaces.
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Often OverlookedCrossbite
A crossbite occurs when one or more upper teeth sit behind the lower teeth instead of in front of them — the opposite of a normal bite. This misalignment can happen on the front teeth, back teeth, or both sides of the mouth.
Over time, crossbites can lead to uneven jaw growth, excessive tooth wear, chipping, and even gum recession. Many patients don't realize they have a crossbite until a dentist points it out during an examination.
How Clear Moves fixes it: Our orthodontic team designs treatment plans that target the specific teeth involved, gradually shifting them into proper alignment so the upper and lower arches fit together correctly.
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Functional ImpactOpen Bite
An open bite is a condition where the upper and lower front teeth don't make contact when you close your mouth, leaving a visible gap even with your jaw fully shut. This makes everyday actions like biting into an apple or sandwich difficult, and can sometimes affect speech clarity.
Open bites can develop from childhood habits such as thumb-sucking or tongue-thrusting, or from skeletal growth patterns. Without treatment, they can worsen and place extra stress on the back teeth.
How Clear Moves fixes it: Aligners precisely move the affected teeth vertically to close the gap and restore a functional, comfortable bite — all without visible hardware on your teeth.
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Subtle but SignificantTooth Rotations
A rotated tooth is one that has turned on its axis so it no longer lines up properly with its neighbors. Rotations are extremely common and can range from barely noticeable to quite severe. Even a mild rotation can create uneven wear, make flossing difficult, and disrupt the overall symmetry of your smile.
Because rotations happen gradually, many patients learn to live with them without realizing how much they affect both appearance and function.
How Clear Moves fixes it: Each successive aligner tray applies targeted rotational forces guided by a detailed 3D treatment plan, continuing the controlled movement until the tooth reaches its ideal orientation.
