Clear Aligners
What is Clear Aligner ?
Clear aligners are also sometimes called invisible aligners. It is a type of orthodontic treatment that is designed to help guide teeth into a proper position. It is a method that straightens teeth using a series of nearly invisible aligners which are custom-made specifically for you using 3D-imaging technology. Clear aligners are a removable alternative to braces designed around convenience and flexibility. The aligners are made of a strong plastic material and are fabricated to fit each individual’s mouth. Comfortable, clear and removable. It says it all. It transforms your smile while offering the best possible comfort and convenience.
How Clear Aligner Works ?
You will receive a series of aligners throughout the treatment process. Multiple aligners are used because single aligners is only capable of moving teeth slightly. Each set of aligners is worn for about two weeks. They are removed only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. Each new aligner encourages the teeth to gradually move towards their final destinations, a little bit at a time.
Why Clear Aligner ?
- Nearly Invisible – Family and friends may never know you’re wearing them.
- Removable – You remove the aligners to eat, drink, brush, and floss so there’s no need to change your lifestyle.
- Comfort – The aligners are made of smooth thermoplastic material without any metal so they will not cause mouth abrasions like traditional braces can.
- Customized – We use advanced imaging technology to obtain a 3D image of your teeth and create a customized plan to move your teeth into the proper position.
- Shorter office visits – Since our doctors digitally customize your entire treatment plan at the beginning, every visit would just take a few minutes.
The Process of Getting Clear Aligner
A CUSTOM TREATMENT PLAN
- You will have to visit our dentist for a consultation. During the consultation, we will examine the teeth and takes a precise digital scan of the mouth. Then a custom treatment plan is made after examining the 3D scan. 3D digital scan definitely eliminates the gagging mess of dental impression material. It also improves the precision of our modelling treatment and help you get the results you always want much faster.
ALIGNERS PREPARATION
- Once the 3D scanning are made, the custom treatment plan is sent to a digital treatment facility. First, technicians segment the individual teeth and clean up any obvious impurities. The patient’s dental arches are examined to ensure proper fit. The gingiva is also added and the sequence of aligners is staged based on the doctor’s instructions.
- Then, the digital plan is placed online for the doctor to review and approve. Once approved, the digital models are transferred to a production facility and the aligners are fabricated. The clear aligners are sent directly to the doctor and then delivered to the patient.
ALIGNERS DAILY UPKEEP
- Patients get a new set of aligners every 2 weeks. In addition, they must wear them for about 22 hours per day to correct even mild malalignment. Each set of aligners will slowly move the teeth into the correct position, according to the individual’s treatment plan. Depending on the patient, treatment can take anywhere from 3 to 24 months, sometimes longer, based on the severity of the malalignment of the teeth.
AFTER TREATMENT
- After treatment is complete, a custom clear retainer is made from a mould of the newly straightened teeth. Retainers should be worn every night while sleeping to ensure malocclusion does not recur over time
Tips for Preserving Clear Aligners
- Always rinse them with cold or lukewarm water after removal. Do not clean them with hot water because heat can damage and warp the plastic.
- Brush and floss your teeth before wearing your aligners
- Soak them in retainer or denture cleaner
- Remove the aligners before eat