Are Clear Aligners The Right Choice For You?

Braces have been the go-to solution for dental malocclusions for decades now. While these metal braces have provided teeth alignment to several patients over the years, they come with their own set of limitations. Braces are inconvenient to use, come with dietary restrictions, and are not an aesthetically pleasing option for dental treatment. All these problems have been effectively resolved by clear aligners which are emerging as the most popular solution to treat malocclusions of all kinds.

Aligners are plastic moulds designed as per your dental measurements that you can place on your teeth. They cover your teeth and apply gentle pressure to push them into the correct position. They are custom-made to fit your teeth and hence provide much superior treatment than other options available in the market. 

Is Clear Aligner Treatment Right For Me?

Isn’t it exciting that you can correct your malocclusions and get the perfect smile without wearing those unappealing conventional braces? If your answer is a ‘yes’, then you might want to schedule an orthodontic consultation immediately. Another big advantage of wearing aligners is that the time taken for aligner treatment is significantly lesser than that for braces.

While clear aligners present a plethora of benefits, you may also want to look into certain factors before proceeding ahead with an orthodontic consultation.

Dental Condition

Clear aligners work for a wide range of issues such as dental overcrowding, overjet, crossbite, overbite, open bite, and spacing. Aligners are the answer to almost all the usual dental issues. However, you must first check the severity of these conditions. If the above malocclusions are in extreme forms, then a surgical intervention might be a better option.

Age

Can teeth be straightened at any age? Almost all age groups can straighten their teeth using aligners. Here is how effective they are according to the age group.

Children

Since aligners are custom-made to fit your teeth, they may not be advisable for very young kids. Kids’ teeth change as they grow, and the aligners might not fit after just a few months, and they may need new ones.

Even though you can take off aligners when you wish, they should be worn for at least 20-22 hours a day for the time taken for aligner treatment to be less. Since very young kids may take off aligners and not put them back in time, there is a chance that they may only wear them for a short duration during the day, thereby reducing their effectiveness.

Teenagers

Since all the milk teeth have been replaced by permanent teeth for teenagers, they can wear aligners without any worry. Teenagers are more responsible than children and can wear the aligners for the prescribed duration per day.

Adults

Aligners are the best choice for adults who want to correct their imperfections but shy away from wearing braces. Wearing aligners will not affect their professional life, especially for adults who are in customer-facing professional jobs.

Senior Citizen

As you grow older, your teeth’ movement and healing will be slower. Even though older patients can wear aligners, the time taken for aligner treatment will not be the same as that for a younger person.

Cost of Aligners

A set of aligners can cost between INR 60,000 to INR 3.5 lakhs. The price varies from person to person and depends on the severity of the underlying teeth condition.

Why Should I Choose Clear Aligners Over Braces?

Not only are aligners more discrete than braces, they are also more comfortable and easier to maintain. The time taken for aligner treatment is usually less than seven months for very minor corrections, and you will not have to visit the orthodontist as often as you would with braces. Aligners also let you maintain good oral hygiene as you can remove them while brushing your teeth. Moreover, you can eat any food during aligner therapy as they are removable, and you won’t have to limit yourself as with braces. 

Conclusion

Clear aligners are the best option for treating your dental malocclusions. The aligners from Flash Orthodontics are crafted with precision using the latest 3D printer technology. You can always get your doubts cleared by an orthodontic consultation with Flash Certified Orthodontist. You don’t even have to wait for a long time to get your aligners, as they will be dispatched within four days. What are you waiting for? Get your perfect smile today with a Flash-certified Orthodontist.