Dental Aligners and Braces

Dental Aligners also known as clear or invisible aligners have been popularised in recent years as a discrete alternative to traditional metal braces. The transparent plastic used to form the aligneould is less noticeable, eliminating aesthetic concerns from the teeth straightening process.

Clear teeth aligners are orthodontic devices that require minimal changes to the wearer's daily routine in order to straighten and realign teeth. The device is designed to be removable and is almost invisible during use.

Aligners are useful in many circumstances:

• To straighten teeth that are gapped, crowded, or crooked.
• To treat bite issues such as overbites, underbites and crossbites
• To realign teeth that underwent orthodontic repositioning.

Aligners work in a similar way to traditional braces in that they use light pressure to gradually straighten teeth over time. Each unique aligner controls how much the teeth move, and teeth will shift by 0.2 to 0.3 millimetres with each new set. Your teeth may be fitted with attachments that match your natural colour in order to secure the aligners and speed up the process of aligning your teeth.

Getting an aligner is simple and less invasive than traditional metal braces. Take a bite impression or create a 3D image of your mouth using a digital scan. A dental impression will be translated into a recommended course of dental aligner moulds. Typically a series can include as few as 12 aligners or as many as 48 to use overtime, depending on the severity.Every set of aligners is worn for roughly two weeks. Treatment time varies depending on individual cases. The typical course length is between six and eighteen months. Once the aligner course is finished a retainer should be used for around 6 months to maintain teeth positioning or providing with An overcorrecting aligner.

Aesthetics, oral hygiene and fewer appointments are the benefits of aligners. It’s important to remove aligners when to eat, drink or smoke. When you’re finished with an aligner tray you should hold on to it until you have completed the alignment process. There may be mild discomfort in the initial days of wearing your aligners after changing to a new set. Also for the best results with dental aligners, make sure to choose an advanced dental clinic with experienced dental professionals.