Beyond Aesthetics: Health Benefits of Clear Aligners Explored in 2024

What are the Clear Aligners?

A set of clear, removable aligners that are custom-fit to your teeth with little to no discomfort are known as clear aligners. They are less distracting, almost like invisible braces, and resistant to wear-related clouding. There are no brackets to break or wires to pierce or come loose with clear aligners and more importantly, these braces may be taken out although just for two hours a day.

This however proves to be a significant advantage. The wearer can eat whatever they want and brush their teeth normally with clear aligners on. Also, they are the ideal option for individuals who wish to discreetly straighten their teeth because they are also significantly less obvious than any type of fixed braces, even ones with clear brackets.

Dr Ather Explains how clear aligners function and how it can help in teeth straightening.

How do Clear Aligners Work?

Even though each of our clear aligner treatment plans is unique and customized to meet the needs of the patient, they all begin in the same manner. To create a 3D model of your mouth, we record each tooth gap using 3D imaging equipment. We can even alter the digital image to show you what your smile will appear like once your clear aligners are put in. We utilize this model to help us make treatment decisions.

We will provide you with the first set of clear aligners after you've chosen a course of treatment. These should fit over your teeth securely for maximum effectiveness and comfort. If you decide to have a clear aligner treatment, we can print your aligners here in the lab, but we will need to have the other pair created.

You will get a fresh set of aligners every two weeks after your initial set until your treatment is finished. Your teeth will progressively move into their proper positions with each set of adjustments, giving you the ideal grin. Patients get closer to their ideal smile as they go from one set of aligners to the next.

1. Enhanced Dental Hygiene

Compared to fixed braces, clear aligners increase oral hygiene. Because they are detachable, you may thoroughly clean and floss them, which lowers the risk of gum disease and plaque accumulation that are sometimes connected with traditional braces. It might be difficult to maintain clean gums with traditional braces because they can retain food particles. Conversely, this worry is removed with clear aligners, guaranteeing that your gum health will be safeguarded throughout your orthodontic journey.

2. Decreased chance of Gum Disease and Tooth Decay

In order to promote the growth of bacteria and plaque, teeth that are crowded or misaligned have cracks that are hard to clean. Thanks to contemporary orthodontic treatments, straight teeth are simpler to floss and clean. This reduces the chance of tooth decay and gum disease, which results in oral health.

3. Lowering In Wear and Tear

Misaligned teeth sometimes result in uneven force distribution during biting and chewing, which can accelerate tooth decay. In the long run, this could lead to issues like broken teeth and even jaw pain. With the help of ALIGNERCO clear aligners, you may properly align your teeth and ensure that biting forces are distributed uniformly, which lessens the need for less stress on individual teeth.

4. Excellent Speech And Chewing Ability

Speech and chewing are significantly aided by teeth. Misalignment can cause difficulty speaking specific syllables and reduce the efficiency of chewing, both of which can lead to digestive problems. By using ALIGNERCO aligners to straighten your teeth, you can improve both your speaking and eating abilities.

5. Treatment For Headaches And Jaw Pain

Teeth misalignment can exacerbate jaw muscle stress and cause disorders such as temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). You can lessen the strain on your jaw joints and muscles by straightening your teeth and making bite corrections using ALIGNERCO aligners, and may help to ease these discomforts.