Imagine a smile that can be beautifully aligned without metal brackets and wires. Get ready to transform your smile with dental aligners. It is the most sophisticated and seamless way to align your crooked and misaligned teeth.
Let’s delve into the world of aligners.
What are Aligners?
Aligners are the latest orthodontic devices designed to straighten misaligned teeth. It is a clear and transparent tray that comfortably and snugly fits over your teeth.
Unlike metal braces, they are invisible to the naked eye and go unnoticed by others.
Dental Aligners are called Teeth Aligners, Clear Aligners, Transparent Aligners, and clear trays.
Who needs Aligners?
Patients having the following teeth alignment issues need them:
1. Crowding
A dental misalignment occurs when there isn’t enough space in the jaw for all the teeth to fit properly, which results in rotation or overlapping of the teeth.
2. Spacing
Gaps between the teeth can be corrected with aligners, which can shift the teeth into a more optimal position. The spacing between the upper front teeth is called Midline Diastema.
3. Overbite
Excessive overlapping of upper front teeth over lower teeth. It can cause gum swelling and redness. Teeth aligners remove excess overlapping of teeth.
4. Underbite
This occurs when the lower front teeth extend beyond the upper front teeth. It causes bite issues.
5. Crossbite
A crossbite happens when one or more of the upper teeth bite on the inner side of the lower teeth.
6. Openbite
When the upper and lower front teeth do not touch each other, when the mouth is closed and leaves the mouth open, the condition is called an open bite.
How do aligners work?
Aligners are a solution to many dental misalignments. These are effective in correcting mild to moderate cases. The set of aligner trays exerts mild pressure on the teeth to make desired tooth movements. Each set of aligners is worn for 20-22 hours per day and is changed every two weeks.
Why choose Aligners over Metal Braces?
Teeth aligners are preferred over metal braces because of various reasons.
Aesthetically Appealing
Aligners are transparent trays used to straighten misaligned teeth. Their invisible look is visually appealing, and patients feel confident to wear it in public places. It is the most discreet and effective way to align your teeth.
Durable
Aligners are made from medical-grade plastics. Clear aligners are flexible, strong, and quickly adapt to your teeth.
Faster Treatment Outcomes
Aligners are backed with the latest technology. Your dentist will utilize 3D scans and virtual models to make your aligners. Hence it is more precise and gives better and faster outcomes as compared to Traditional braces.
Digital set-up
Dentists shall make digital impressions of your mouth, which are used to make 3D models. These models are then used to design aligners. Each aligner tray is customized to make desired teeth movements.
Comfortable to Wear
Aligners are smooth and thin and adapt very well to your mouth. It does not hurt cheeks and gums while speaking and eating. The overall experience with aligners is blissful as compared to the traditional braces.
Freedom to eat
Aligners are more effective and comfortable. It can quickly adapt to our lifestyle. You can lead a normal life and enjoy a variety of food with no restrictions. Hence, you will be more inclined to choose this discreet treatment option.
What is the cost of Aligners?
In India, the cost of teeth aligner treatment ranges between Rs 65,000 to Rs 1,50,00.
The cost of aligners depends upon various factors:
- Technology-backed treatment: Aligner treatment relies on 3D scans and virtual set-up, unlike traditional braces.
- The complexity of the cases: More complex cases require more aligners and take longer time to produce results.
- Dentist’s fees: The skilled and reputed dentist may charge more than other dentists.
- Location of the clinic: Clinics located in big cities may cost you more than clinics in rural areas. Well-established clinics offer better oral care with patient comfort.
- Additional treatment cost: Treatments in addition to aligner treatment, like extraction of extra teeth to create space, consultations, and teeth fillings before the treatment, may add up to the cost.
How to maintain Aligners?
Clear aligners need proper maintenance to deliver optimum results.
- Maintain Hygiene: Rinse your aligners before wearing them. Clean it with running tap water and mild disinfectants. Brush and floss teeth regularly to maintain fresh breath throughout the treatment.
- Storage: Keep aligner trays in designated retainer cases to avoid physical damage.
- Remove before eating and drinking: Drinking colored beverages with aligners may stain the clear trays and decrease the aligner tray’s clarity. Always remove them before drinking caffeine or soft drinks.
- Avoid hot water: Do not immerse aligners in hot water, as they may warp and lose shape.
Summary
Dental Aligners are the latest orthodontic tools that are more efficient than traditional metallic braces. Powered by the latest technological advances, teeth aligners deliver accurate and satisfactory outcomes compared to conventional metallic braces. This has significantly attracted teens and adults to choose them.
Now, you can confidently begin orthodontic treatment, knowing that dental aligners are virtually not visible to the naked eye and smoothly fit into your lifestyle.
Book your appointment today and learn how teeth aligners can improve your smile.
