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If you’ve come across the term ‘overnight teeth straightening’ and have started to wonder if this is the magical instant solution that will transform your smile instantly, this blog is for you.
Many have fallen victim to false advertisements and unreal claims of overnight teeth straightening. If you're considering something similar, our advice is to proceed with caution.
In this blog, we will discuss in detail all the cases of malocclusions (misaligned teeth) and the easy methods (both safe and unsafe) to fix them. We will explain what works and what doesn’t so that you can make an informed decision.
Overnight Correction Vs night time Correction
There needs to be more clarity between overnight teeth correction and night time teeth correction. At a glance, both might seem synonymous, but they are poles apart.
Overnight correction promises to give you an instant solution such as snap on veneers, discussed below.
In contrast, night time correction refers to teeth straightening treatments that take place at night as opposed to a one-night transformation hoax. This method uses clear aligners designed to be worn while you sleep and have minimal interference with your daily activities. Over the course of a few months, they will straighten your teeth gently and discreetly providing you with lasting results.
Type of Malcoulsions
If you are looking to fix your teeth, the first step is to identify what type of malocclusion you are suffering from. Here’s a list of the most common dental misalignments:
Overbite
An overbite is when the front teeth protrude over the lower teeth more than they should. This happens when your upper jaw is larger than your lower jaw or when your teeth are misplaced in the direction of your lips.
Under Bite
An underbite is the opposite of an overbite. It is when your lower teeth protrude beyond your upper teeth with a closed mouth.
Crossbite
This is a dental condition where the teeth don’t line up properly when the mouth is closed. The rows of our teeth are meant to fit comfortably when the mouth is closed. If one or more lower teeth are overlapping the upper teeth, this is a sign of a crossbite.
Crowding
In this condition, one or more teeth are arranged irregularly. This occurs either when there isn’t enough space on the jaw to accommodate all teeth or when teeth grow too close to each other and overlap.
Spacing
This is a case of dental misalignment where teeth are spaced apart from each other, leading to bite problems. These gaps can occur anywhere in the mouth but are most common in the front two teeth.
Fast Teeth Correction Options
Certain dental cosmetic treatments promise a quick fix for misalignments mentioned above, sometimes in just one sitting hence earning the term ‘overnight teeth correction’. Let’s look into the most popular treatments that address the aforementioned malocclusion cases:
Veneers
Dental veneers are tooth-coloured coverings made out of porcelain or resin material. These are permanently fixed to the front of the teeth. It is difficult to distinguish real teeth from veneers if done right.
They help improve the appearance of teeth and are generally preferred for the front teeth. However, they have certain limitations
Limitations:
They are only suitable for mild misalignment cases or worn down and discolored teeth. The process requires grinding away some of the enamel and cannot be undone. The price for porcelain veneers is between $900 to $2,500 per tooth falling on the pricier side.
While they may help cover up cracked teeth or minor gaps they are not ideal to shift positions of teeth to straighten them. Veneers can also be stained easily and affect chewing.
Crowns
Dental crowns are tooth shaped caps that cover the teeth. While veneers only hide the front of the teeth, dental crowns are designed to cover the whole tooth. This not only improves the appearance of a chipped or damaged tooth but also gives it strength.
Limitations:
Crowns are good to fix damaged teeth but they will not fix misalignment. While a carefully shaped crown can enhance alignment, they are primarily used for cosmetic enhancements of decayed, broken, weak or worn-down teeth.
If you suffer from misplaced teeth such as those instances of malocclusions mentioned above then dental crowns will not correct them. The cost of the dental crowns is also on the pricier side and may range from $500 to $3,000 per tooth.
Clip on Veneers:
These are removable veneers and are usually marketed with a promise to fix gaps, and misaligned, damaged, broken, chipped, or crooked teeth. They can be snapped on and snapped off without a visit to the dentist.
Despite their huge claims within an affordable price range of $200 to $800 for both arches, snap-on veneers come with many drawbacks.
Limitations
They don’t offer a permanent solution only a temporary fix. For someone looking for a permanent fix as opposed to the hassle of placing prosthetic look-alikes on their teeth, clip-on veneers are not an ideal option.
Food and bacteria may get trapped in the space between your teeth and veneers, leading to infections and decay.
Users have also shown reservations about having an extra layer over the natural teeth which might be bulky and difficult to clean at times.
Dental Bonding
Dental or composite bonding makes use of resin to fill in chipped teeth and tiny gaps between them. This is a permanent solution but can only be used to give an appearance of straightening, as opposed to actual straightening. Teeth that seem misaligned due to a certain flaw or gap in them, can make use of this procedure.
Limitations:
While Dental bonding offers a quick and permanent solution for teeth correction, if sought out for dental alignment, it is not a viable solution owing to two factors First is that it is only a surface-level solution and will not adjust the shape of the teeth.
Second is its limitation in the alignment of the whole arches. Tiny adjustments in a palace or two may be acceptable but for issues like crowding and overlapping, this method falls short.
Teeth Correction Surgery:
It is also called orthognathic surgery and involves the movement of one or both jaw bones to align their positions and correct bite.
The surgery lasts between 2 to 4 hours It is performed for severe malposition cases that result from jaw misplacement that may or may not accompany dental misalignment. It is an extreme measure for cases that can’t be fixed with metal braces or clear aligners.
Limitations:
Orthognathic surgery addresses jaw deformities that occur by birth or as a result of an accident and does not change individual teeth positions. The process can be done within a few hours but the recovery time spans from weeks to months, depending on the severity of the case. Either way, it is an extreme measure and not recommended for most commonly occurring teeth misalignments.
The Most Reliable Option:
Clear Aligners
If you are repelled by the thought of metal braces and the quick-fix solutions mentioned above are not adequate to correct your dental alignment, clear aligners are the solution you’ve been searching for. While clear aligners don’t offer an overnight fix, they do offer a permanent, affordable and discreet method to straighten teeth.
AT-home clear aligners such as ALIGNERCO provide an affordable solution for those looking to reduce their teeth correction cost.
What are clear aligners?
Clear or removable aligners are custom-made dental trays that are worn on teeth to straighten them. These trays are made as per your dental impressions and exert gentle pressure on your teeth to straighten them.
How do they work?
It takes three simple steps to start teeth correction from the comfort of your home with ALIGNERCO. First, you place an order for aligners or choose a kit first plan. Once your impression kit arrives at your doorstep, create your dental impressions as per the instructions provided and send them back with the prepaid shipping label
When your impressions are received at ALIGNERCO, you will be provided with a smile projection plan curated as per your dental treatment needs. After you have approved your smile projection plan, your aligners will shipped to you.
Aligners will come numbered in series and each set is to be worn for ten days before moving to the next one. Your teeth should be perfectly aligned towards the end of your plan.
Why are clear aligners recommended?
Apart from being custom-made and virtually invisible, clear aligners have several other advantages that make them the most viable teeth straightening option, such as those listed below:
Turnaround time
While they don’t promise an overnight teeth fix, clear Aligner will straighten teeth effectively and way faster than traditional braces. Their usual turnaround time is 4 to 8 months.
Permanent fix
Once you have completed your treatment, your teeth will be aligned permanently. You can enjoy your natural smile, without the bulkiness and discomfort of added resins or crowns. You’ll also avoid the hassle of frequent veneer cleaning. This brings the peace of mind and satisfaction of a lifetime of secure and natural smile.
Affordable
Clear aligners come at a fraction of the price of braces. They can cost up to 80% less than traditional metal braces if you opt for the at-home straightening solution such as those offered by ALIGNERCO. To learn more about price comparisons, read our blog: Teeth Straightening Cost: A Realistic Account.
Convenient
Unlike the snap on veneers, with clear aligners, you never have to worry about who will find out if you have a hidden secret behind your smile. They are clear but they also come in a night time-only variation. As already mentioned at the start, although overnight and night time teeth fixing are confused as the same, both are very different.
Effective
Clear aligners can effectively and permanently fix most dental malocclusion cases like crowding, overbite, spacing and underbite cases.
To sum it up, overnight teeth correction is primarily done with snap-on veneers that don’t offer a permanent and real-life solution. It leaves you worrying about who may find out your ‘secret’ and long-term use may harbour bacteria leading to dental infections. Clear aligners take a few months but will fix the dental issues permanently and discreetly.
FAQs
Q: What can correct my teeth overnight?
A: Your teeth cannot be corrected overnight, however, their appearance can be masked with snap-on veneers. This is not a realistic solution, as it doesn’t offer a permanent fix and lead.
Q: Is it safe to correct teeth overnight?
A: Teeth cannot be corrected overnight however if you use devices such as snap-on veneers, they can safely transform the ‘appearance’ of your smile instantly. For long-term solutions, we recommend using clear aligners to efficiently transform your smile.
Q: Can I use veneers to straighten my teeth?
A: Dental impression putty isn't meant to be used more than once. It is imperative to achieve the correct impression the first time since once it has set, it cannot be undone.
Q: Can Clear Aligners fix an overbite?
A: General yes. Aligners can address mild to moderate overbite issues. To learn more about it read our blog: Can Clear Aligners Fix an Overbite?
