THE FUTURE OF SMILE IS CLEAR: 3 REASONS INVISIBLE ALIGNERS ARE TRENDING
Are crooked teeth making you smile less and stress more? Don’t worry, we got you sorted. Now with the advent of invisible aligners in orthodontic practice you no more have to worry about the straightening and appearance of your teeth. Come let’s know more about these invisible aligners and how they work in the transformation of your smile.
3 major reasons why invisible aligners are trending:
- Aesthetics
- More comfortable
- Customized treatment plan and predictable results
Understanding invisible aligners:
Invisible aligners, as the name says, are practically invisible! As it cannot be easily seen when worn. Being crafted from a durable transparent material they are clear in appearance. Therefore, they are often called clear aligners. Virtually planned and custom fabricated with medical grade material these aligner trays fit snugly over your teeth. Then with a controlled force they gradually move your teeth and bring them to their newly corrected positions.
Wondering why invisible aligners are preferred over traditional metal braces?
It is because of the myriad of benefits they offer you over traditional braces. Here are few of the many benefits of invisible aligners;
- Aesthetics
- Comfortable
- Safe for children
- No food restrictions
- Easy to maintain
- Less visits
Major reasons why invisible aligners are trending:
1.Aesthetics
2.More comfortable
3.Customized treatment plan and predictable results
Let’s know about each of these in detail:
1.Aesthetics:
Metallic smile and poor appearance of the braces has been one of the major reasons why people abstain from getting braces treatments. But now with the availability of invisible aligners you get a less noticeable and more feel good experience during your orthodontic treatment.
These aligners blend seamlessly providing you a better aesthetic appeal. They help you achieve effective treatment outcomes without compromising the aesthetics. The transparent design of these invisible aligners reduces its appearance in your mouth making them a popular choice for you if you are seeking for smile correction but are too conscious about the appearance of those metal clips on your teeth. The material with which the aligners are made also play a critical role in their appearance. The primarily used materials for clear aligner’s fabrication are; BPA-free plastic, thermoplastic polyurethane and medical grade polyurethane resin. These materials are what give the invisible aligners their soul and essence; that is their hardly noticeable property.
With their thin smooth contours they are designed to precisely adapt to your tooth’s surface. These designs not only shed off the excess bulk of the materials but also provide you a comfortable and aesthetic smile. With the elimination of metal wires and brackets these aligners are more natural looking providing you a good braces experience without drawing unwanted attention to your mouth.
2.Comfortable:
With the availability of invisible braces now you don’t have to worry about the inconveniences you thought you would have with braces. Unlike traditional braces invisible aligners are more comfortable.
- Oral hygiene: As aligners are custom fit removable trays they make routine brushing and flossing easy for you. Helping you maintain good oral hygiene.
- No food restrictions: As these aligners can be removed while eating they offer you lifestyle flexibility making your braces journey hassle free by providing you the liberty to eat your favorite foods. However, what is important to keep in mind is that you should wear your aligners for an estimated time of 20 to 22 hours in a day for best treatment outcome.
- Smooth edges: Aligners are designed in such a way that they have smooth contours making wearing them non traumatic as compared to the metal braces that can sometimes cause trauma to the inner surface of your cheek and lips and cuts on your tongue because of the pokey braces wires.
3.Customized treatment plan and predictable results:
How will you feel if I tell you that you can now see the final outcome of your braces treatment even before you get your braces/ aligners on? Happy and excited. Right? Yes! You read that right. With the advancement in technologies the field of dentistry has drastically evolved where we can now use softwares and digital models to curate a treatment plan for you as per your specific need.
This helps us to ensure a more precise and gradual movement of your teeth. And not only this but also helps us to evaluate the final treatment outcome even before treatment completion. This benefits you and your orthodontist both as he gets to do proper treatment planning and you get to see the results you can expect to have after your braces treatment.
Do's and don'ts with invisible aligners:
Do's
- Remove your aligners before having meals.
- Rinse your mouth thoroughly after meals and before wearing your aligners.
- Keep your aligners clean and hygienic.
- Handle your aligners with care while cleaning them.
- Keep your aligners in a clean, safe box.
- Wear your aligners as instructed by your orthodontist.
- Go by the treatment plan provided by your orthodontist and don’t miss out on your follow up appointments.
Don'ts:
- Avoid hot foods and beverages with aligners on..
- In case you experience any issues with the fit of your aligners consult your orthodontist and do not try to forcefully place the aligners on your teeth.
- Avoid smoking or any other habits with aligners as it may damage the material of your aligners.
- Don’t place your aligners anywhere without the safe aligner box provided by your orthodontist.
- Don’t clean your aligners with hard brushes or solutions.
- Don’t remove your aligners frequently as it may prolong your treatment duration leading to unnecessary discomfort. Wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day for the best treatment outcomes as discipline is the key!
How long does invisible aligners take to work?
As you now know that clear aligners are a popular alternative to traditional braces you must be wondering about how long you have to wear them for the perfect alignment of your pearly whites. So the answer to this is the same as that with the traditional braces! The amount of corrections needed by different individuals may be different and so is the treatment duration they would need. The patient’s compliance also plays a crucial role in deciding the treatment length for any particular case.
With its promising results and comfort, invisible aligners have made its impact in the field of braces. With constant innovations and evolving technologies, braces treatment has reshaped itself with modern and more convenient treatment approaches in the form of clear aligners for your teeth’s misalignments. It is still important to know and understand that clear aligners do not correct all of the tooth’s alignment issues and there are still certain complex cases that need to be addressed by conventional braces for the best results.
So, are you sick and weary of your crooked, misaligned teeth and are now planning on getting a smile makeover? Our braces specialists at Realtooth are here to help you in your smile transformation journey with the new age orthodontics THE CLEAR ALIGNERS. With AI aided digital technologies we offer you a perfect treatment plan curated as per your individual needs.Our qualified specialists help you achieve that perfectly aligned teeth that you always wanted.
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