You’ve probably remember your parents telling you to brush twice a day. That advice comes from professionals, too.
Dentists recommend brushing at least twice a day to remove plaque that causes tooth decay and gum disease. Even when people brush twice a day, they may not be doing it the right way.
Has anyone properly explained how to brush your teeth? Brushing teeth the right way can lead to healthy teeth and healthy gums. Teeth straightening coupled with improved oral hygiene can provide further oral health benefits.
The Importance of Oral Hygiene
Oral hygiene is your first line of defense against tooth decay and gum disease. Every day, the interaction of food particles, bacteria, and saliva leads to the accumulation of plaque on your teeth.
Tooth Decay
Plaque is a naturally occurring sticky biofilm that coats the teeth. Plaque provides a home for bacteria that damage teeth.
As bacteria eat the sugars found in plaque, the microbes release trace amounts of acid that slowly demineralize enamel. Over time, this can lead to cavities.
Gum Disease
Bacteria also cause gum disease. Your soft tissues react to the presence of bacteria by becoming inflamed. Over time, this reaction can lead to mild, moderate, or advanced gum disease that can permanently damage your teeth.
Prevention of Tartar Buildup
When it comes to preventing cavities, brushing and flossing are highly effective. Both means of caring for your teeth remove plaque. Continually removing plaque prevents calcified tartar from forming.
How to Brush Your Teeth
Before you start brushing, find a quality manual or electric toothbrush. Make sure that either option has soft bristles that won’t damage your gums. You’ll want to invest in an ADA-approved toothpaste that contains fluoride and other additives that fight gum disease.
Wet the brush head and place a thin strip of toothpaste over the bristles. Start with your upper or lower molars and angle the brush head 45 degrees toward the gum line. Use short, circular strokes as you work your way around the molars and eventually to the front and back surfaces of your teeth.
If you are using an electric toothbrush, you do not need to move the toothbrush in a circular motion. The bristle heads move at incredibly fast speeds.
Simply press the activated brush head on the surface of your teeth and guide it along every surface of your teeth. The results of this important oral care step are beautiful teeth.
How to Brush During Orthodontic Treatment
Special steps must be taken when brushing during orthodontic treatment. If you are wearing traditional metal braces, you will need to use a threader to remove food particles that become trapped between teeth and the metal appliances that are used with traditional braces.
Floss Threaders
Since it is not possible to floss while metal braces are attached, threaders are an important dental tool for removing trapped bits of food. Other than that, you can brush your teeth the same way you normally would.
How to Brush When Using Clear Aligners
If you are using Alignerco’s cost-effective clear braces, then brushing is incredibly easy. Simply remove the clear aligner trays. They easily snap on and off.
Once you have removed your clear aligners, brush as you normally would. You should also use warm (not hot) water to gently brush debris from your clear trays. This step allows your aligners to remain clear and transparent.
You do not need to use toothpaste when brushing your clear aligners. Water works just fine when brushing them. Toothpaste can leave buildup on your aligners.
Advantages of Clear Aligners When Brushing
If you are looking for a teeth-straightening option that doesn’t require drastic changes to your lifestyle and oral hygiene routine, you should consider Alignerco’s clear aligners. Clear aligners are hassle-free for numerous reasons.
If you are looking for a teeth-straightening option that doesn’t require drastic changes to your lifestyle and oral hygiene routine, you should consider Alignerco’s clear aligners. Clear aligners are hassle-free for numerous reasons.
What to Watch for When Brushing Metal Braces
Metal braces, whether they are lingual or ceramic, require extra care when brushing. First, you have to be careful not to damage or break the metal or ceramic appliances. It’s not possible to use traditional floss when undergoing orthodontic treatments using metal braces.
Even though it’s difficult to clean metal braces, it’s even more important to take care to clean teeth because metal braces trap food particles.
Why Clear Aligners Are Easier to Clean and Maintain
You can forget about all of that hassle by using Alignerco’s custom clear aligners that are easy to remove and clean. You don’t have to change your diet, and you don’t have to worry about the increased risk of developing tooth decay that accompanies treatment using traditional metal braces.
Alignerco clear braces do not require major changes to your lifestyle and eating habits. The treatments are offered at a fraction of the cost of traditional metal braces. Our SmileFlex program starts at only $81 a month.
Enjoy the Many Benefits of a Beautiful Smile
Knowing how to brush your teeth is an incredibly important component of maintaining oral health. Did you know that a straight smile is also easier to clean and maintain? Crooked teeth can be difficult to clean, even with the steps in this article.
Following your teeth-straightening treatment, brushing will become even more effective because your toothbrush can reach nearly every surface of your teeth. In any area that you can’t reach using a toothbrush, you can floss.
Alignerco offers a cost-effective treatment for addressing a wide range of tooth alignment issues. The entire treatment can be completed without the need to visit the dentist or orthodontist. To start your journey toward a more beautiful smile, take our free online smile assessment today.
The benefits of undergoing teeth straightening using clear aligners can be life-changing. A beautiful smile can boost your self-esteem, and it can even help your professional career. But are invisible aligners cheap?
Many of the so-called “cheapest teeth aligners” can still set you back several thousand dollars or more. Before you give up hope on being able to afford orthodontic treatment, we’ll explore how ALIGNERCO can deliver a beautiful new smile at a fraction of the cost of our competitors.
Why Americans of All Ages are Shifting to Clear Aligners
Clear aligners have made orthodontic treatments more affordable and accessible than ever. For decades, the only option for straightening teeth was metal braces. Traditional braces were effective, but they also were bulky, uncomfortable, and difficult to clean.
Metal braces are inherently expensive due to the extensive metal attachments and wires that dentists have to put on teeth. Prices vary by city, but you can expect to spend around $7,000 to $10,000 for metal braces. Clear aligner treatment will set you back an average of $7,400.
If you are shopping around for the cheapest invisible braces, you may be disappointed to learn that most clear aligners cost several thousand dollars. While many brands promise inexpensive clear braces, only ALIGNERCO delivers on providing cost-effective solutions.
ALIGNERCO’s clear braces are affordable while still delivering the same predictable cosmetic results as other brands. Here’s how our treatments work.
Enjoy Quality Braces at an Affordable Rate
ALIGNERCO was founded in 2019 with the mission of providing high-quality braces at an affordable price. One way that ALIGNERCO is able to drastically cut down on treatment prices is by eliminating the need to visit a dentist or orthodontist.In-office aligner treatment, for example, is only available for patients who work directly with a dentist or orthodontist.
Requiring visits to dentists and orthodontists for teeth-straightening treatments drastically increases the overall cost of orthodontic treatments. In the United States, dentists earn nearly $90/hr, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Those and other cost factors have to be factored into clear braces costs.
The ALIGNERCO Difference
ALIGNERCO works differently. Our customers can order an impression kit that is mailed directly to your home. Once you make a dental impression, simply mail the kit back to one of our offices. From there, one of our team members will customize a treatment plan that helps you meet your cosmetic goals.
At no point will you have to schedule an appointment with a dentist or orthodontist. Our unique approach to teeth straightening saves you time and money.
While treatment plans from other clear aligner companies can cost several thousand dollars, ALIGNERCO’s plans are offered at a fraction of that price.
Our SmileAdvantage plan, for example, is $895. (Follow our website for discount codes.)
The plan can be paid for with a one-time payment that includes:
- An impression kit
- Smile Projection
- Aligners
- Retainers
- Free shipping (within the USA)
You can expect the same cosmetic results that other companies offer. Our high-quality clear braces are safe and effective.
Other Cost-Saving Factors
To provide the most affordable teeth aligners, ALIGNERCO offers several cost-saving options for our valued customers. If you have specific questions about discounts, give us a call at +1 (877) 271-7417.
Payment Plans
Payment plans allow you to divide our already affordable treatment costs into small monthly payments. SmileFlex is $81 a month.
After 12 monthly installment payments, your treatment will be completely paid off. The flexible payment plan option even comes with a free teeth whitening kit!
SmileFlex Easy allows our customers to make 11 easy payments of $175 after an initial $275 down payment. There is no credit check required and no forms to fill. The payment plan even includes free shipping within the United States.
Discount Codes
Visit our website for regular discounts. Our rotating promotional codes can save you $250 or more.
Active and Retired Military Discounts
We are grateful for the service of our armed forces. Active members of the military and veterans can reduce their treatment costs by $50 through our military discount.
FSA and HSA Accounts
Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) are special savings accounts that the IRS allows certain individuals to access without tax penalties. Each ALIGNERCO plan can be paid for using either a HSA or FSA.
Since orthodontic treatments can be considered medically necessary, many HSA or FSA accounts can be used to cover the cost of these treatments. If your account doesn’t cover the full amount of treatment, simply pay the difference using a payment option of your choice. We accept all major credit cards.
Take Our Risk-Free Dental Assessment
If you still aren’t sure if you can afford to begin one of our treatment plans, try taking our free dental assessment. After answering several questions, you’ll know whether you are a good candidate for ALIGNERCO’s treatment plans.
You can also create a dental impression that allows our team to show you what your smile will look like once you undergo treatment using our custom clear aligners.
Take the First Step Toward a Beautiful Smile
A beautiful smile allows you to make a great first impression. ALIGNERCO’s approach to teeth-straightening allows customers to save thousands of dollars while undergoing the same quality treatment offered by dentists and orthodontists.
Take the first step today by completing our free online assessment. When you do begin using our clear aligners, you will do so knowing that you are working with a company that offers high-quality treatments at an affordable price.
