Aligners With A Dentist In Charge
You have probably seen ads for aligners that arrive in a box with no dentist involved. CandidPro is not that. It is dentist-directed: a Toothology dentist examines your mouth, designs your plan, and stays responsible for your progress.
What makes CandidPro different from traditional aligner care is how the monitoring works. Between visits to our Scottsdale office, you scan your teeth with your phone and our team reviews each scan and tells you when to advance. Fewer trips, same oversight.
Why Mail-Order Is Not The Same
Mail-order aligner companies rely on an impression you take yourself at your kitchen table. Nobody checks your gums, looks for cavities, or evaluates whether your bite can handle the movement.
With CandidPro at Toothology:
- A dentist examines your teeth and bite before any plan is made
- Your scan is taken with our 3Shape digital scanner, not putty
- Digital X-rays confirm your roots and bone are healthy enough to move
- Every remote scan is reviewed by our team, and you can come in any time something feels off
How CandidPro Compares
CandidPro Versus Braces
Braces stay on your teeth around the clock. Aligners are removable, nearly invisible, and easier to keep clean, but they depend on you wearing them 20 to 22 hours a day.
CandidPro Versus ClearCorrect
Both are dentist-directed and both produce good results. ClearCorrect runs all progress checks in the office, which some patients prefer. CandidPro trades most of those visits for remote scans. If you travel often or have a packed schedule, CandidPro may be the easier fit. Our clear aligners page walks through both systems side by side.
Who Is A Good Candidate
CandidPro works well for adults and for teens who are responsible enough to wear trays consistently and submit scans on time. Common reasons patients choose it include:
- Crowding or spacing in the front teeth
- Mild to moderate bite concerns
- Teeth that shifted after earlier orthodontic treatment
- Wanting a straighter smile without frequent office visits
Severe bite problems, significant jaw discrepancies, or teeth with active gum disease need a different approach. Your consultation will tell you honestly whether CandidPro fits.
What To Expect With CandidPro
Exam And Scan
We check your teeth, gums, and bite, take digital X-rays if needed, and capture a 3D scan of your mouth.
Treatment Plan Review
Your plan is built from the scan and shows a preview of the projected result. We review it with you and confirm the timeline before ordering.
Trays And Remote Monitoring
You pick up your trays, learn the wear schedule, and receive your scanning tool. Every week or two you submit a scan from home and we tell you when to move ahead.
Refinements And Retainers
Near the end, we check the finish. If a few teeth need extra help, a short refinement series takes care of it. Then you receive retainers to hold everything in place.
How Long Treatment Takes
Many CandidPro cases run 12 to 18 months, though simpler cosmetic cases can finish sooner and comprehensive cases may take longer. We give you a personal estimate at your plan review rather than a generic promise.
Save $1,000 On Aligner Treatment
Toothology is offering $1,000 off clear aligner treatment for a limited time. See our financial page for the details.
Questions, Answered
CandidPro FAQs
Will CandidPro Affect My Speech?
You might have a slight lisp for the first day or two. Most patients sound normal within a week.
What If I Lose A Tray?
Call us right away. We may have you move to the next tray or return to the previous one while a replacement is ordered.
How Is CandidPro Different From ClearCorrect?
The trays and results are comparable. The main difference is monitoring. CandidPro uses remote scans between visits, while ClearCorrect checks happen in the office.
Is CandidPro Better Than Braces?
Better depends on the case. For mild to moderate alignment, aligners offer comfort and discretion braces cannot. For complex bite correction, braces may still be stronger.
How Long Will Treatment Take?
Typically 12 to 18 months. Your personal estimate comes with your treatment plan and depends on your case and your wear habits.
Do I Need Retainers Afterward?
Yes. Teeth will drift without them. Plan on full-time retainer wear at first, then nights for the long haul.