clearalignersNearLakewood

For Lakewood residents who want clear aligners led by a board-certified orthodontist, Bloom Orthodontics & Bloom Smile Studio in nearby Long Beach is the closest specialist practice.

Lots of dentists in the area offer clear aligners. What most don't offer is an orthodontist who does this and nothing else.

Why That Distinction Matters

Dr. Thao Vu completed a full orthodontic residency after dental school and is board-certified in tooth movement. Every aligner set she prescribes reflects years of focused training in how teeth actually move.

For Lakewood patients with mild to moderate cases, that level of expertise produces cleaner results with fewer surprises.

How clear aligners Works at Bloom

Free consultation at the Long Beach office, about ten minutes from Lakewood. Dr. Vu scans your teeth with an iTero digital scanner. No impressions.

You see a preview of your finished smile before treatment starts. Dr. Vu designs your full aligner sequence. Most adults wear 20 to 40 sets, each for one to two weeks.

Most cases complete in 12 to 18 months.

What clear aligners Treats

• Crowding
• Gaps and spacing
• Overbite and underbite
• Crossbite

For complex bite issues, Dr. Vu may recommend lingual braces or clear ceramic braces instead. She'll tell you which option fits your case.

Wear Time

Aligners need 20 to 22 hours per day. Remove to eat and drink anything except water. If consistent wear is a genuine concern, lingual braces are worth considering. Fixed and effortless.

Book your free clear aligners consultation at Bloom Orthodontics & Bloom Smile Studio in Long Beach today.