When it comes to having your teeth straightened in adult life, the majority of patients are looking for an easy way that will not cause excessive discomfort.
And while most people would assume the only way to straighten your teeth in adult life comes with fitted braces, there is a whole range of options available which can help you to get the straighter smile you want, without the use of a fitted metal brace. One of the most popular options in dental care today is an invisible aligner.
In this article, you’ll be introduced to 5 of the advantages of wearing an invisible aligner to help you see if this may be the right option for your orthodontic care.
Better fit
Invisalign Ryde is a custom-fitted piece of orthodontic equipment, meaning that it provides more comfort and discretion as it moves your teeth.
If you have been given the green light by your dental team to undergo this treatment, then the first step will be to take an intraoral scan of your mouth. Using this, a set of computers will realign your teeth digitally and then create a set of aligners which will slot over your teeth perfectly at each stage, thus making the entire process more comfortable and more customised.
Removable
One of the core issues that many adults have with fitted braces is that food can get trapped around them and under them, potentially leading to issues with tooth decay and gum disease. But invisible aligners are removable, giving them an advantage when it comes to dental hygiene and daily maintenance. To clean them, all you need to do is rinse them under a cold water tap and remove any debris from them with a toothbrush. You should avoid placing them into warm or hot water to clean them, as this can cause them to warp out of shape.
Acceleration of movement
Many people assume that treatment with invisible aligners will take longer than that of a standard fitted brace, simply because the aligners are not fitted to the teeth and do not require adjustment or tightening to move the teeth. But the movement of the teeth is created in the shape of the aligners themselves using vector points, and for the majority of people who can use invisible aligners, their teeth can be straightened in as little as 3 to 6 months depending on the severity of the misalignment.
Clear!
Many people forget the importance of appearances, especially in adulthood and if you are undertaking a treatment to have your teeth straightened using a traditional fitted brace, this can cause a bit of a hiccup in your daily life. One of the reasons why invisible aligners are so popular and why they continue to grow in their popularity is because adults want a clear and discreet option when it comes to straightening their teeth. So, as the name suggests, one of the key advantages of invisible aligners is that they are the closest thing you will get to invisible.
Excellent results
One of the best things about having invisible aligners as part of your realignment process is that they can provide amazing results.
While they were initially designed to treat mild to moderate cases of dental misalignment, as the technology has advanced, they have become more sophisticated and can now treat a wider range of misalignments, even under and overbites, provided that they are not too severe.
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Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.