Before You Choose Clear Aligners: Essential Advice from a Periodontist and an Orthodontist

In this eye-opening episode of The Gum Guru Podcast, periodontist Dr. Macon Singletary and orthodontist Dr. Mary Morgan Keyser discuss the real story behind one of the fastest-growing dental trends: clear aligners.

They might promise a straighter smile without the brackets or wires—but are aligners safe for every adult mouth?

Many people don’t know that gum disease, bone loss, medications, recession, or even everyday pressure from clenching can complicate orthodontic treatment. And with clear aligners, where the patient controls the “on and off switch,” the stakes can be even higher.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What clear aligners really are—and why adults love them
• Why aligners are only a tool an ...