HOW INVISIBLE ALIGNERS MAKE STRAIGHTENING TEETH A BREEZE
Braces treatment for teeth straightening have long been associated with discomfort. The traditional braces that you generally see are not only unaesthetic in appearance but can often cause you unwanted inconvenience.
Worried? Don’t be! As invisible aligner is an innovative approach to orthodontics which has drastically revolutionized the braces treatment. Let’s explore more about how invisible aligners have transformed the braces experience completely for you.
Comforts with invisible aligners:
- Aesthetic and appearance
- Smooth edges and soft material
- Removable
- Safer on teeth
- Predictable
Aesthetics and appearance:
Appearance with braces can often be a major concern for you if you are willing to get braces treatment done but are too stressed about the way you would look in them, this sometimes can lead to decrease in your self confidence. As aligners are practically invisible in appearance, they make an ideal choice of orthodontic braces for you. Less noticeable and more comfortable they make your braces treatment less worrisome.
Smooth edges and soft material:
Made from smooth plastic like material, aligners are comfortable to wear. They are gentle on cheeks and gums and do not cause trauma to the soft regions of your mouth as caused with the traditional metal braces. They are custom fabricated as per your specific requirements and easily adapts to your tooth’s surface. With soft smooth finish at the margins there's no impingement from the edges of the aligners on the soft tissues of your mouth.
Removable:
One of the most significant advantages with invisible aligners is the ability for you to remove these aligners while having food, allowing you to enjoy your favorite foods whenever and however you want to. Also as you know that metal braces can make it hard for you to brush and floss your teeth properly. But with invisible aligners you don’t have to worry about cleaning your teeth. As they make oral hygiene maintenance easy for you.
Safer on teeth:
Oftentimes when metal brackets are removed from teeth after completion of your braces treatment they cause loss of the tooth’s enamel from the area where the adhesive was used to bond your brackets to the teeth surface. Because the invisible aligners do not use any adhesives to bond brackets to the tooth’s surface there’s no scouring of enamel.
Predictable: Now with the advancement in digital dentistry it is possible for your orthodontist to plan your entire braces treatment with a better precision and not only this but also help to access and predict the possible end treatment outcome prior to its completion. This not only benefits your orthodontist but also makes you more assured and at ease about the possible results that you can expect with your braces treatment.
Ease of treatment with invisible aligners:
Fewer visits required: Invisible aligners work by gradually moving your teeth over the course of your treatment. This movement is so steady and slow that it goes unnoticeable. With aligners treatment you get sets of transparent aligner trays. Every two to three weeks you need to change your aligner trays and wear a new set. These trays are designed digitally to fit snugly onto your teeth and exert the required force to move your teeth gradually into their desired positions.
Usually you get sets of aligners at your visit to the orthodontist after the planning for your treatment is made. It usually takes about a month from the time of your orthodontic consultation for the customized fabrication of your aligners.They easily last for about 7 to 10 weeks after which you get new pairs again customized for you to cater the new force and shape requirements for your teeth’s further movement.
Effective treatment in a short time can be achieved: Another significant advantage with invisible aligners is their ability to align teeth in a short period. As compared to the traditional braces which takes around 18 to 24 months for treatment completion the aligners help you achieve the desired result in about 12 months, provided you have good treatment compliance.
Important points you should consider with invisible aligners:
- Compliance to aligner treatment
- Existing oral health
- Aligner maintenance
- Regular dental checkups
Let’s know about each one of these in brief:
Your compliance to the aligner treatment: How well the aligners are going to impact your braces treatment depends on how dedicatedly you wore them during your treatment time. Successful treatment requires you to wear your aligners for an estimated time of 22 to 23 hours a day or as suggested by your orthodontist. So, don’t be lazy in wearing your aligners if you want to finish your braces treatment with the best results in the specific time frame.
Your existing oral health: Before you get the aligners for your teeth’s alignment correction your orthodontist examines your oral cavity for a general assessment of your mouth. If there’s any existing concerns such as; cavities, gum inflammation, or any other issues it is addressed before beginning your invisible aligner treatment.
Aligners maintenance:
You should always take proper care of your aligners and try to maintain them in good condition, as it affects the overall effectiveness of your treatment. Avoid using hot stuff and foods that have a tendency to stain your aligners and also avoid using chemicals on them as it can distort the properties of the material of your aligners and damage them.
Don’t forget that if an aligner gets deformed you need to replace them and get new pairs which will cost you more added expense! So, keep them in the safe boxes provided and use the proper aligner cleaning method as suggested by your orthodontist.
Regular dental checkups:
A proper oral care regime along with the routine dental checkups play a crucial role throughout your orthodontic journey with clear aligners. It helps in monitoring your treatment progress and keeping a close check on your teeth’s health. Avoiding any unwanted cavities initiation.
Practices you can follow to take better care of your aligners:
There are certain day to day practices that you can do to ensure your aligners get the care they deserve!
- Except for water, avoid consumption of all other drinks while you still have aligners in your mouth. As it may damage your aligners and can reduce its efficiency.
- Make it a habit to keep your aligners in the box provided for it by your orthodontist. Do not wrap it in napkins or cotton. Try not to leave your aligners unattended.
- Clean your oral cavity thoroughly and brush after eating or drinking then insert your aligners back on your teeth.
Are invisible aligners for you?
Invisible aligners are an excellent teeth straightening option for most of the orthodontic cases. However, only an orthodontist can evaluate whether or not you need aligners. Usually aligners are appropriate for mild to moderate misalignment cases. For severe cases of misaligned teeth or misaligned bite you would still need the traditional braces with brackets and wires.
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