What Is Clear Aligner Therapy?

A clear aligner is a common orthodontic treatment component. By gradually forcing the teeth into a new position, a clear aligner can straighten crooked or mismatched teeth. Similar to traditional metal braces, these custom-made invisible aligners will fit securely over your teeth and provide stunning smiles without being apparent.

What Distinguishes Clear Aligners from Conventional Braces?

Below are the major differences:

Minor vs. Major Corrections

The term "invisible braces" is used to refer to Clear Aligners. Due to the clear aligner's more discrete appearance, some people prefer to use it during the course of their treatment for misaligned teeth. Your orthodontist will decide whether you need minor or major tooth movement to create a beautiful smile.

Tooth Movement: Minor versus Major

Clear aligner treatment will be performed for people who require minor to moderate correction.

Large tooth gaps or severe tooth alignment issues still call for more predictable orthodontic treatment by use of conventional braces. Clear aligners are an option for those who have significantly misaligned or projecting teeth, but they come with a less certain outcome.

Your teeth will be bonded together with traditional braces, which will exert regular stresses on your teeth to allow for tooth mobility. Therefore, with this traditional orthodontic therapy, patients can anticipate a more predictable and desirable result.

Your clear aligners will not be glued to your teeth by your orthodontist. To ensure a successful procedure, they will use attachments to put them over your teeth. By applying modest force and pressure from the aligners to your misaligned teeth, these attachments will help straighten crooked teeth and move them to the proper position.

How Many Clear Aligners Do I Need?

Depending on how misaligned the teeth are, each patient will require a different number of clear aligners. While some patients may only need 20 aligners as part of their treatment plan, others may need 40 to 48 aligners to effectively shift their teeth.

Your orthodontist will be able to calculate how many aligners you will need specifically for your treatment plan.

Are Aligners Good For Children?

Both adults and teenagers can have their crooked teeth treated with clear aligners. Children's jaws are continually expanding as well. As a result, clear aligners are not often thought of as the best option for treating pediatric patients.

Average Treatment Time for Clear Aligners

To reposition misaligned teeth to their optimal locations, clear aligners must be worn for at least 22 hours per day for 12 to 18 months. Clear aligners may need to be worn for brief periods if the patient's teeth need to be moved more subtly. (less than one year) Patients might need to use their aligners for up to 24 months in some circumstances. It will be more difficult for teeth to move correctly and take longer to complete treatment for patients who don't wear their aligner trays for the advised length of time each day.

Are You Ready To Upgrade Your Smile?

To help patients attain a straight and healthy smile, our experienced orthodontists at Urban Smile offer personalized clear aligner treatment in Melbourne.

Before beginning any dental procedure, seek advice from a qualified professional. To ensure you reach your targeted goals, they can suggest a customized treatment strategy.