
When it comes to accepting realignment treatment in your adult years, you may be wondering what your options are, especially if you had your teeth straightened as a child using a standard brace. In recent years, orthodontic care, particularly for adults, has undergone something of a revolution and now many dental surgeries are able to offer their suitable patients clear or invisible aligners.
However, in order to qualify for the use of clear or invisible orthodontic options, you need to have a mild to moderate case of dental misalignment, which can only be determined by a trained dental practitioner. If you qualify, then you can experience the many benefits that come from using an invisible aligner such as Invisalign in Parramatta.
What are some of these benefits? Read on to find out.
Better oral health
It goes without saying that many people who have undertaken orthodontic treatment using a fitted brace experience issues relating to their oral health. Fitted braces can be tough to clean around, even with an electric toothbrush and interdental brushes, so many patients have to also attend hygienist appointments to keep their oral health good. As invisible aligners are removable, you simply take them out to clean your teeth and then put them back in. So there should be no worsening of your oral health whilst wearing them.
Removable
As mentioned before, another advantage is obviously that clear aligners are removable, which allows you to pick and choose when you want to wear them or not. However, it is worth noting that in order for your treatment with invisible aligners to be successful, you will need to wear them for a minimum of 22 hours per day. As this is the minimum required time for the aligners to apply pressure to your teeth and thus move them. If you do not adhere to this timeline, you may suffer from reversion, or your orthodontic treatment may slow or stop completely.
Accelerated treatment
Many people assume that undertaking orthodontic treatment in adult life is going to take many months. However, if you qualify for wearing an invisible aligner, you can get the straighter smile that you want in as little as 3 to 6 months, depending on the severity of the misalignment being corrected. But remember, you have to keep your aligners in your mouth for 22 hours per day, in order for this treatment to be faster than one using a fitted brace.
Comfort
As invisible aligners do not require tightening or adjusting, many patients report that they feel more comfortable than wearing a fitted metal brace. However, it is worth noting that these aligners still have a job to do and will need to apply some force to your teeth in order to move them. But this involves a pushing rather than a pulling motion used by traditional braces that can cause pressure in the jaw.
Exceptional outcomes
The results obtained using an invisible aligner are indistinguishable from those obtained using a fitted brace. Provided that your dental team is trained in using invisible aligners and that you adhere to their instructions, the results can be truly visually striking.
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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.