Straighten Your Smile with Clarity™ Clear Braces!
Have you always wanted straighter teeth? Don’t want the hassle of the unsightly appearance of braces? Get straighter teeth with clear, virtually invisible aligners that can be removed. We offer clear aligners from Clarity™.
We are proud to offer Clarity™ Clear Aligners in Charlotte!
Crooked or crowded teeth affect more than how your smile looks. They make it harder to clean between teeth, contribute to uneven wear on your enamel, and can quietly chip away at your confidence every time you speak or laugh. At Nelsen Dental Excellence, Dr. Jason Nelsen offers Clarity Clear Aligners as a proven, discreet path to straighter teeth — no metal brackets, no orthodontist referrals, and no major disruption to your daily life.
What Are Clarity Clear Aligners?
Clarity Clear Aligners are a series of custom-fitted, removable plastic trays made by 3M that move your teeth into proper alignment over time. Each tray fits precisely over your teeth and applies controlled, gentle pressure to shift them gradually in a planned sequence. You wear each set for approximately 1 to 2 weeks, then switch to the next tray in your series. Tooth by tooth, step by step, your smile moves toward its final position.
What sets Clarity aligners apart is the material. 3M engineered Clarity trays to stay optically clear from the first day of treatment through the last. Some aligner systems cloud or yellow with regular use. Clarity trays hold their transparency throughout the process, which matters if you want your treatment to stay as discreet as possible.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Clarity Clear Aligners are well-suited for adults and teens who have permanent dentition and want to correct mild to moderate orthodontic issues. Common cases include crowded teeth, gaps between teeth, overbite, underbite, crossbite, and mild rotation. If your case falls outside the range aligners can address, Dr. Nelsen will tell you directly at your consultation. He does not recommend treatment that is not the right fit for your situation.
What Does the Process Look Like?
Getting started with Clarity Clear Aligners at Nelsen Dental Excellence takes only a few appointments. Your first visit is a consultation and digital scan of your teeth. Dr. Nelsen uses the scan to map out your full treatment plan and show you the projected tooth movement before you commit to anything. Once your custom trays are fabricated, you pick them up and get a complete walkthrough on how to wear and care for them.
From there, you come in periodically so Dr. Nelsen can check your progress and confirm your teeth are tracking as planned. Most patients complete treatment in six to eighteen months. The exact timeline depends on how much movement your case needs. Because Dr. Nelsen manages the entire process in his Charlotte office, there is no need to see a separate orthodontist.
Benefits of Clarity Clear Aligners
Straightening your teeth with Clarity aligners delivers more than a cosmetic result. The changes you see in the mirror are backed by real improvements in oral hygiene, bite function, and day-to-day comfort. Here is what patients consistently experience.
They Stay Nearly Invisible
Clarity aligners sit close to the surface of your teeth and remain clear throughout treatment. Most people around you will not notice you are wearing them. If you work in front of clients, speak in meetings, or simply do not want your orthodontic treatment to be visible, this matters. You look like yourself. You smile with confidence while treatment is still in progress.
You Remove Them When You Eat
The trays come out when you eat, drink anything other than water, brush, and floss. There are no food restrictions during treatment. You do not need special cleaning tools or modified flossing techniques. You maintain your normal oral hygiene routine throughout, which keeps your teeth and gums healthy while they are moving.
Treatment Stays Predictable
Each tray in your series is designed with a specific, calculated amount of movement. When you wear your aligners as directed — 20 to 22 hours per day — your teeth follow the planned sequence. Dr. Nelsen monitors your progress at each check-in and catches any deviations early, before they add time or cost to your treatment.
No Metal Hardware, No Irritation
Traditional braces use brackets and wires that press against the inside of your lips and cheeks. Clarity aligners have smooth edges and no hardware attached to your teeth. Most patients adapt within a few days. There are no emergency visits for a broken wire or a popped bracket.
Your General Dentist Handles Everything
Aligner treatment with Dr. Nelsen is fully integrated with your broader dental care. If he notices a cavity developing or a bite concern at one of your check-in appointments, he addresses it then and there. You are not bouncing between multiple providers or syncing information across separate offices.
Why Choose Nelsen Dental Excellence for Clarity Clear Aligners in Charlotte?
Dr. Jason R. Nelsen has been treating patients in Charlotte for over 20 years. He founded Nelsen Dental Excellence in 2004, and his practice is built around one central principle: do as much as possible in-office, with as few referrals as needed. That means patients with straightening goals do not get handed off to a specialist. You work directly with Dr. Nelsen from your first scan through your final tray.
Dr. Nelsen earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from New York University College of Dentistry in 2001 — one of the top dental schools in the country — and completed a hospital-based residency at St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center before entering private practice. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the North Carolina Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. In 2009, he was named one of America's Top Dentists.
His approach to treatment is direct and minimally invasive. He focuses on preserving natural tooth structure, delivering accurate outcomes, and making sure patients understand their options before any work begins. For aligner patients, that means a treatment plan built around your bite and timeline—not a generic protocol.
The practice uses advanced digital scanning technology that eliminates the messiness of traditional impressions. Your scan is used to build a precise 3D model of your teeth, which serves as the foundation for your custom aligner series. Dr. Nelsen walks you through your projected tooth movement before any trays are ordered, so you know what to expect at each stage.
The team at Nelsen Dental Excellence has been together for years. From your first call to your final appointment, you work with familiar faces who know your history. Insurance is accepted at the practice, and financing options are available for patients who want to spread treatment costs over time.
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2550-A Freedom Drive
Charlotte, NC 28208
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