Clear aligners have proven to be an effective alternative to traditional braces for teeth straightening. The procedure involves wearing a custom-made set of invisible aligners to shift the teeth to proper alignment gradually. For many adults, clear aligners offer a practical and cost-effective way to align crooked teeth without the inconvenience of metal braces. However, not everyone can benefit from using clear aligners to straighten their smile.
Patients can consider a few factors and consult their dentist to know if clear aligners are the proper teeth straightening treatment for them. Factors to consider include:
Clear aligners such as Invisalign and ClearCorrect are created for patients with minor teeth misalignments or imperfections. Small spaces between the teeth or a couple of displaced teeth can be realigned within a few months using clear aligners. However, if the person has severely crooked or misaligned teeth, the dentist may recommend conventional metal braces. For instance, a patient with crowded teeth or a bad overbite may not get as significant results with clear aligners as a patient who only has a few misaligned teeth.
Patients who have undergone orthodontic treatment for teeth misalignment in their early years can opt for clear aligners to correct displaced teeth. Previous treatment means the teeth will not be badly out of shape. Such candidates are ideal for clear aligners since the malocclusion is usually not severe.
Getting braces as a teenager may not be as big a deal since it is so common. However, for adults, it is reasonable to be worried about the appearance of the orthodontic device, and metal braces are usually conspicuous and hard to hide. Clear aligners are transparent and hardly noticeable on the teeth. Most people will not be able to tell if a person has the aligners on or not, which makes it a great choice for those who want to correct teeth misalignment discreetly.
The extent of malocclusion typically determines how long the treatment will be. If the patient suffers from a large overbite or underbite, or any severe teeth misalignment, the treatment period is longer with clear aligners, compared to metal braces. On the flip side, aligner trays correct minor teeth imperfections faster than other orthodontic treatments.
An ideal candidate of clear aligners must be ready to wear the trays regularly. This option is not available for braces since they are fixed permanently on the teeth. The dentist will advise patients to remove the aligners before eating or brushing. It is the ease of removing the trays that make it the preferred treatment choice for some, which means patients can still enjoy their favorite meal and clean their teeth as usual. However, to obtain the best results, the aligners must be worn for about 20 to 22 hours daily.
Clear aligners are an excellent orthodontic device for correcting teeth misalignment. If you would like to learn more about clear aligners and determine whether they are right for you, contact our office today to schedule a consultation.
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