A treatment method known as invisible braces offers an alternative to traditional braces to straighten teeth for adults and teens. This orthodontic technique uses clear trays to move teeth into an ideal alignment to improve the function of your teeth and the appearance of your smile. After your last tray, you want to take the necessary steps to prevent your teeth from moving back to their previous positions.
To learn more about the advantages of invisible braces, schedule an appointment with Trident General Dentistry.
What Are Invisible Braces?
Typically, invisible braces refer to the orthodontic movement of teeth with clear trays or aligners instead of metal brackets, wires, and bands. Many adults and teens choose invisible braces today because of their advantages over traditional traces, such as:
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Appearance. Because options such as Invisalign and ClearCorrect use clear aligners, they are practically invisible.
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Comfort. The clear aligners apply a more comfortable gradual pressure to teeth and lack the sharp edges that make the gums, lips, and tongue sore.
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Eating. You need to make a few adjustments to your diet when wearing traditional metal braces. This is unnecessary with invisible braces because you remove them to eat your regular diet.
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Oral hygiene. You remove the clear aligners to clean them and then brush and floss your teeth as you usually do. Metal braces, however, require more effort to clean food particles from the brackets and wires. You may also need to use more specialized oral hygiene products such as floss threaders and oral irrigators to clean your teeth and gums adequately.
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Convenience. Not only do invisible braces make eating and oral hygiene easier, but you can remove them for activities such as athletic events, playing certain musical instruments, and public speaking.
What Is An Invisalign Tray?
Invisalign and ClearCorrect use a series of custom-made acrylic trays or aligners to straighten teeth. It is necessary to wear these as directed, usually twenty to twenty-two hours each day. Typically, you wear a set of aligners for one to two weeks before returning for a new set. Each set gently straightens your teeth until reaching the desired position.
Do I Need A Retainer After The Last Tray?
If you choose invisible braces, you need to know that you need the same aftercare after your last tray as those who wear traditional metal braces. Traditional and invisible braces accomplish the same goal of straight teeth, and both require wearing retainers to hold your teeth into position. We discuss the type of retainer you need and give you thorough instructions for wearing them to prevent any orthodontic relapse.
The Advantages of ClearCorrect Invisible Braces
At Trident General Dentistry, we use ClearCorrect invisible braces to straighten your teeth. ClearCorrect uses the most modern digital technology to plan your treatment and design your aligners for the best possible outcome. From the simplest to the most complex, ClearCorrect has a history of satisfying patients’ desires for straight and well-aligned teeth. Our aligners contain no BPA, phthalates, or other harmful chemicals and have approval from the Food and Drug Administration. In addition, ClearCorrect aligners are known for being thin, durable, comfortable, and effective.
Schedule an Appointment
We offer invisible braces and other cosmetic dental treatments to straighten teeth for healthier teeth and gums and a brighter smile. Contact us at Trident General Dentistry to learn more about how we can help you reach your oral health goals with ClearCorrect.