Invisible Braces

Invisible Braces make it possible to correct your teeth alignment without minimizing the beauty of your smile. Invisible braces are an excellent alternative to the conventional metal braces, especially those with an active social life. This folder tells you all about this orthodontic wonder that has created a buzz among many socialites.

Invisible Braces is a fast new way to move teeth so that you can close gaps, re-align crooked teeth and cure over or underbites. In that way, it performs exactly the same function as conventional braces. What makes Invisible Braces different is a series of clear plastic aligners, rather than the conventional metal track braces. These aligners are each less than one millimeter thick and also removable. So while you are wearing them, they are very discrete.

No. They can be seen if one looks closely. They are, however, barely noticeable and very comfortable to wear too. So you can still smile, talk and socialize confidently.

Once you decide to go ahead, your dentist or orthodontist coordinates with an Invisible braces laboratory. Using the latest 3-D modeling technology, a tentative image of your teeth to be corrected in perfect alignment is created in other words, a picture of how your teeth will be after the treatment. Once the image is agreed upon by you and the dentist a set of aligners is produced. Once the aligners are fitted in place they apply the appropriate pressure on your teeth gradually moving them in the desired position. Your dentist will give you a plan with clear timescales. The plan may include regular trips to the dentist to ensure that you are looking after your teeth, wearing your aligners regularly and seeing some visible change.

Firstly there are no brackets or wires. So they are more comfortable, less intrusive and more aesthetically pleasing. The aligners are moulded to suit your teeth and how you want them to look. They don’t need to be tightened and adjusted, unlike conventional braces which lose their shape and tension after every few weeks. Invisible Braces work more effectively and efficiently, exerting the right amount of pressure without the need for tightening. For you, that means fewer visits to the dentist and they don’t mature into a bigger problem. This is called interceptive orthodontics.

Invisible Braces can correct a large number of orthodontic problems. However, not everyone is a suitable patient as Invisible Braces are not always appropriate for more complex problems. The best way to find out is to talk with an Invisible Braces-certified dentist. Your dentist will be able to recommend the most suitable form of treatment for you.

Invisible Braces are appropriate only for patients who have fully grown teeth. So they’re not suitable for children Invisible Braces Teen is a version of Invisible Braces adapted to suit teenagers’ active and rough lifestyle. For instance, it includes replacement aligners in case any are lost or broken.

Cases of mild correction can generally be treated in 12 months. Other patients with severe problems may need to wear their aligners for anything up to three years. Since the aligners are removable, the treatment time can get extended if they are removed before the prescribed time. Dentists recommend that they are worn for around 22 hours per day. Invisible Braces Express is ideal for correction that can be treated in six months. The results and time span for treatment vary from person to person, so it’s best to consult your dentist.

You may experience slight soreness in the gums when you change your aligner, which must be done at fairly regular intervals. But the discomfort is minimal as compared to conventional braces. The aligners being removable, makes it easier to clean your teeth, eat certain types of food or smile for photographs. Invisible Braces work more efficiently and faster than conventional braces, minus the discomfort.

Since the aligners are removable, once they are off your teeth you can eat almost anything without worrying. Eating while wearing your aligners may not be good idea, although it is not altogether prohibited. New aligners can be tight-fitting and painful to remove but your dentist will strongly recommend you to remove them before eating. Any debris accumulating in your aligners will spoil their look and promote tooth decay. So if you eat with your aligners on, remove and clean them as soon as you’re done eating. Remember that your Invisible Braces aligners are made of thin plastic. Chewing can easily damage them and distort their original shape. Distorted aligners are capable of disrupting the treatment and produce undesirable results. Besides aligners can make chewing awkward at times, trapping food in them, creating an embarrassing situation for you when in public. You may have to give up chewing gum, bubblegum, toffee and caramel and other sticky foods which are more susceptible to getting stuck in your aligners.

Some patients find slight change in their eating habits, such as avoiding hard foods that require greater biting pressure. This may be because of the soreness in gums while changing aligners. Such soreness may also be felt when removing or reinserting aligners. One may switch to larger meals in greater gaps with less snacking in between.

To start off, it is best to consult your dentist. This way you’ll know the complete picture of the cost, procedure and other details of the treatment. Going ahead with a treatment may sound like a costly process at this point but a word with your dentist will put your fears and  doubts at rest.