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The Oral Health Podcast

The technology of clear aligners

Season 9, Ep. 13
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Orthodontics has changed so much over the last few years, and now treatments like clear aligners are becoming much more common. We spoke to Dr Millie about her experiences working with patients on clear aligner treatments as well as general dentistry and learned about the impacts all of these changes are having on patients.


This episode is sponsored by Align Technology. Learn more about them and what they can offer you by visiting https://www.aligntech.com/

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