Invisible aligners: a positive effect on dental and oral health

Category: Braces · 3 April 2019

The benefits of invisible aligners for straightening teeth go far beyond a beautiful smile. Beautiful, straight teeth have a considerable influence on health. The clear aligner, which can be removed at any time, corrects not only crooked teeth but also abnormal bite function.

If misaligned teeth are not corrected, this can lead to difficulties: tooth decay, gum inflammation, problems with speaking and/or eating, or even tooth loss can be the unpleasant consequences.

When the teeth are positioned correctly and straight in the mouth, on the other hand, the gums fit snugly around the teeth. Combined with saliva and benign bacteria, this sophisticated, natural system provides a strong defence against gum inflammation.

Teeth that work for a lifetime

Beautiful, straight teeth don’t just give people more self-confidence – they also help them be more successful at work and in their private lives. We tend to perceive someone with beautiful teeth as healthy and successful.

At least as important as the aesthetic aspect, however, is the health aspect: a resilient set of teeth means teeth that stay fully functional for a lifetime.

Invisible aligners can do more than treat orthodontic problems, though – the invisible system can even help reduce the risk of future damage to the teeth and mouth.

Aligners: designed for maximum comfort

We regard invisible aligners as the most modern alternative to traditional braces with wires and brackets. Worldwide, they have now even become the most popular removable braces system.

The aligners are made from medical-grade polyurethane resin, which is practically invisible.

Compared with their wiry older sister, aligners also score with smooth edges that feel much more comfortable in the mouth.

From a dental point of view, aligners offer more control over the course of treatment: the individually prescribed series of precise, controlled tooth movements can be adjusted easily at any time.

The aligners are designed to provide the most precise and most comfortable fit possible. Each aligner moves vertically, horizontally and even rotates if necessary.

Fewer dental visits thanks to invisible aligners

With an individually fitted aligner system, dental visits and check-ups are only needed every four to six weeks.

Invisible braces are closely linked to technical innovation: orthodontists often offer aligners in combination with digital 3D scanning. Plaster impressions – unpopular with many patients – are no longer needed at all.

Once the treatment plan is in place and the first aligners have been fitted, the aligners gently push poorly positioned teeth into the right position.

The aligners are removable. This means your oral hygiene will never be neglected, because you can brush and floss your teeth as normal.

You can also carry on with favourite activities such as playing the saxophone, doing contact sports or snacking on popcorn.

Conclusion: invisible aligners can be the right answer to orthodontic problems

Invisible braces can be the answer to a wide range of dental problems. The system is suitable for teenagers and adults of all ages.

A beautiful smile influences not only your self-confidence but also your oral health. Invisible aligners are very effective in treating a wide range of orthodontic problems, including open bites, overbites, underbites, crossbites, wide gaps between the teeth and protruding teeth.

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