Aligners

Clear aligners are one of the most popular courses of orthodontic treatment.

These aligners are usually hailed as ‘invisible braces’ due to their subtle appearance. This is because aligners are transparent in color and custom-made to fit snugly on your teeth, a bit like a small mouthguard.

For adults who want to change the appearance of their teeth without any obvious apparatus, the benefit of clear aligners is clear! But the question patients often ask their orthodontist is ‘will they actually work as well as traditional braces’?

The answer to this question is never straightforward and depends on a range of factors.

In general, these aligners will work best for people who require minor corrections to problems such as mildly crooked, gappy or protruding teeth. Although more complicated orthodontic problems can also be treated with these aligners, the results can be less predictable.

For major corrections, traditional braces are likely to be a better option. This is because when you’re fitted for traditional braces, you receive one appliance which is then adjusted throughout the course of your treatment to achieve the required outcome. These regular check-ups allow your dentist to keep an eye on your progress and tailor any adjustments as needed.

The average treatment period for these aligners is 12-18 months but will vary from case to case, depending on the tooth movements that need to take place. For small tooth movements, treatment time may be shorter than 12 months, however, if you do not wear your aligners for the recommended 22 hours per day, your treatment will be compromised and your dentist may need to extend your treatment timings. Every mouth is different, so it’s important to book a consultation with a dentist to get an estimate of how long it will take to straighten your teeth with these aligners.

We practice Digital Dentistry here at Vasupujya Dental each and every case is digitally analyzed and prepped, helping us get more precise values.

This process eventually ends with a Perfect Smile on your face.