Clear Aligners
Are you ready to join the clear aligner revolution? Clear aligners, such as Invisalign, are removable trays that help align your teeth with ease. Gone are the days that you need to be embarrassed that the “train-track” metallic braces are compromising your beautiful smile. Invisalign and Clear Correct help you get that confident smile back without having to deal with the awkwardness of traditional braces.
Steps to a perfect smile
Step 1
Make an appointment to meet the specialist at Acharya Dental for a consultation. Photographs and xrays will be taken to plan your case.
Step 2
Your specialist will perform an intra oral scan of your teeth – this is done using a handheld camera. The digital impression is sent to the aligner center for production.
Step 3
In a few weeks, you’ll get perfectly fitting aligner trays, ready for use!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Aligners work well for teens and adults. Like other types of braces, aligners work by gradually moving the teeth to the desired position. This is achieved by wearing a series of aligners, each for a certain period of time, the specifics of which will be advised by the specialist after a thorough clinical examination.
Following a discussion with the orthodontist about your expectations of treatment, a detailed clinical evaluation will be done. X- rays, photographs and dental scans are used to assess your teeth and jaw position. The progress of the movement of your teeth will be shown to you on the computer screen. If you are satisfied with the final predicted appearance of your teeth, the orthodontist approves the treatment and the aligners are delivered to you in one month by your orthodontist at Acharya Dental.
Clear aligners, such as Invisalign, are completely transparent. People generally do not notice them. You can see them if observed very carefully in well lit conditions.
The aligners must be worn for a period of 22 hours a day at a minimum. The aligners need to be removed while eating and brushing your teeth.
When a new set of aligners is worn, mild discomfort is felt which lasts for the first few hours. This is described by most patients as mild pressure on the teeth, which disappears as the teeth adapt to the new aligners.
The duration of the treatment varies from patient to patient. Duration of the treatment will be explained in detail by our specialist after a complete clinical examination. Aligners can be faster than braces in certain cases as multiple teeth movements can be facilitated simultaneously.
There are absolutely no dietary restrictions when wearing aligners, unlike conventional braces. This is the biggest advantage of aligners. You can eat whatever you like as you can remove the aligners and eat comfortably. Aligners have to be removed while eating. Liquids can be consumed while wearing aligners.
The aligner cost depends on the number of trays required to align your teeth. The number of trays needed can be determined after a clinical examination and a scan of your teeth using the aligner software. The cost of Invisalign and other aligners solutions are very affordable, and patients are increasingly choosing this option as aligner treatment does not affect their lifestyle.
You must visit the specialist at least once every 3- 5 months during the course of treatment for follow- up visits. This is done to ensure that the teeth movement occurs as predicted by the software. The team at Acharya Dental will ensure that you are reminded about these follow-up visits, and also ensure that your teeth are in great condition during the course of the aligner treatment.
Following are simple instructions you must follow when using aligners:
- Rinse aligners with water whenever you remove them.
- Do not use hot water to clean aligners.
- Clean the aligner with soap. Do not use toothpaste to clean them. A soft brush can be used to clean the aligners.
- Place the aligner in the box provided when it is not in your mouth.
You must brush and floss your teeth before you wear the aligners.
