Aligners
Aligners, such as Invisalign, are a series of clear plastic, removable trays that gently yet effectively straighten your teeth. Every week, you wear a new set of aligners that is slightly different from the previous set to guide the teeth accurately into place. In order for the aligners to precisely move the teeth into place, they use pressure points on attachments (small tooth coloured resin bumps) which are placed on some or all of your teeth throughout the treatment. Under the care of an expert aligner provider, they are able to correct mild, moderate and severe cases of gapped teeth, crossbite, overbite, underbite, overcrowding and open bite.
Potential Benefits Of Alginers
More Comfortable
Pain is commonly associated with braces, as they can cut into gums, cheeks and lips, either from the braces themselves or the wire poking through.
No Diet Restrictions
Hard and sticky foods should be avoided when wearing braces because they are either too painful to eat or they break the brackets and wires. Remove your aligners when you eat and you virtually have no diet restrictions.
Better Oral Hygiene
Cavities are more likely to occur with braces on. This is because it is difficult to brush and floss with braces on, especially with all the food that gets stuck in the braces. Brushing and flossing are as per usual with aligners like Invisalign, given they are removable.
Discrete Treatment
Braces, especially those made of metal, combined with wires are very noticeable on a patient. Aligners use tooth coloured attachments on the teeth and the trays are clear, so treatment is far less noticeable.
Less Emergencies
Even with extra care taken, braces and wires often break during treatment, which can be irritating to the patient and can stop or even reverse treatment results.
Special Occasions
Your experience at special occasions, such as dinners, balls, and graduations, can be disappointing when you have your braces on. Being removable, your aligners can be taken out for the special occasion, only leaving the tooth coloured attachments on your teeth.
Safe For Sports
Even with a mouth guard, sharp parts of the braces and wires can cause significant damage to the mouth when bumped in a game. Aligners, however, can be temporarily taken out during the game.
If you have always wanted straighter teeth but dread the appearance of braces, take a closer look at aligners.
Clear plastic aligners have become a popular choice for adults who want straighter smiles without the hassles related to traditional braces.
People often associate braces with teenagers and children, which may deter adults. You do not need to deal with this problem when you choose aligners. They are discreet, comfortable, and effective.
Aligners can correct bite problems, giving you more confidence to smile and chew. As the plastic aligners are nearly invisible, they may not impact your self-esteem in the same way as braces.
Clear plastic aligners are also removable, which is not an option with brackets used for braces. You can remove your aligners when eating, brushing, or flossing. This eliminates the food restrictions that people with braces need to deal with.