Orthodontic treatments have changed and evolved a lot over the years. Braces treatment is not like your other dental treatments which can be completed over a short time. They are extensive and usually involve a larger time frame. Hence the patient’s comfort and ease for that long time frame is always a concern. From traditional metal braces to smaller ceramic brackets, changes were made for better comfort. The newest treatment plan in this path is orthodontic Clear Aligners. They are rapidly gaining fame and preference from many patients. Read along to learn the advantages of clear Aligners, in what areas they differ from traditional braces and which would be right for you.
1. Comfort
Straightening your teeth with orthodontic treatment needs a set amount of force to be applied by the braces. There are a lot of elements for this force like brackets, wire, springs and more. Many times patients complain of irritation to their cheeks and lips due these elements. Clear aligners are fabricated tray like appliances that are set exactly to the size and shape of your teeth. They go around your teeth almost like a second skin. This marginally reduces the discomfort.
2. Ease and convenience
With traditional braces you had to visit the dentist every month for tightening and changes. While monthly checkups are still advised with aligners, you will be able to understand and see the treatment progress. You will be provided with a set of aligners and a schedule for when to move on to the next set. You can change them accordingly.
3. Better oral hygiene
Brushing with braces is always a chore even to the most oral health vigilant patient. You have to go across the wire, clean around the brackets and make sure that no food accumulates in the spaces. Many patients would come back with plaque accumulation or newly formed cavities. With Aligners, you can simply remove the set and brush your teeth as you normally would. You can also clean the aligners separately.
4. Precise treatment plan
Before the Aligners treatment starts, your dentist will take a full mouth intraoral scan. Based on this scan, our systems will depict the discrepancies, the amount of proclined, rotated or malaligned teeth. We then generate your aligner ‘sets’ based on this. In simple words, we would be able to predict the treatment, the number of sets required and the time period for which you will need to wear the sets. A clear idea in the beginning itself.
5. Aesthetics
Aligners are almost visible. They are transparent trays hence will not at all look odd or different to an outsiders eye. Your smile will be the first thing people will notice. Not the braces. This is a gift for our younger patients who might have insecurities while smiling with braces or “clips”.
6. No major lifestyle changes
With traditional braces, patients used to have discomfort while eating hard or sticky foods. This would be a hassle both physically and mentally. You will not have to compromise on eating your favourite foods with Aligners because a) they are made to resist chewing forces and b) they are easily removable.
Our treatments have evolved for your comfort. Having a healthy and straight smile no longer needs to be hectic and the treatment doesn’t need to be taxing. So don’t overthink it. Book an Aligners consultation now and make the procedure even easier with Prudentoe’s door step dentistry.
