What are Clear Aligners?

 Clear Aligners are transparent trays made of special material which are used to straighten teeth just like braces. They use gentle and constant force to move the teeth in the required position without going through the hassles of metal wires and brackets. They are custom made for each patient through a digital scan.


 HOW DO THEY WORK?

They are custom made for every person and designed to move teeth in the desired direction very very slowly. This is achieved by digitally capturing impression and processing the information using specialized software, where the future projections for better results and straighter teeth are computed and then the milling machine automatically custom fabricates the set of trays for you. On average, a person needs approximately 25-40 sets for complete alignment.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRADITIONAL BRACES & CLEAR ALIGNERS


Traditional braces

Clear aligners

Visibility

Highly noticeable

Invisible – One cannot spot them easily

Removability

Non – Removable

Removable – People have freedom to remove aligners while eating, brushing & flossing

Oral hygiene

Difficult to maintain routine healthy Oral Care

Since removable, it is easy to maintain routine healthy Oral Care

Comfort

Can cause abrasion in mouth

Fits smoothly on the teeth

Duration

Takes longer than aligners(varies from case to case)

Takes relatively less time than traditional braces(varies from case to case)


CARE WITH ALIGNERS ON

  • You should wear the aligners for at least 20 hours a day for the effective results

  • Remove your aligners while brushing, flossing & eating. Never have it on especially while consuming anything hot

  • Keep your aligners clean. While you brush make sure that you brush your aligners in the same way

  • Keep them safe in the box as given by your Orthodontist to prevent it from getting dirty


We, at Dr.Krinita Motwani’s Dental Clinic, excel at our work in clear aligners and give you a smile you will love.

Call us: 9820280343

Email us: drkrinitamotwani@gmail.com

Visit us: www. drkrinitamotwani.com

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