{"id":566,"date":"2018-06-21T03:00:26","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T07:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woowangdental.com\/blog\/?p=566"},"modified":"2019-08-28T03:02:45","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T07:02:45","slug":"good-reasons-for-choosing-clear-aligners-for-orthodontic-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woowangdental.com\/blog\/good-reasons-for-choosing-clear-aligners-for-orthodontic-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If your teenager is in need of orthodontic treatment, you might automatically think braces. But while this decades-old appliance is quite effective, it isn\u2019t the only \u201ctooth movement\u201d game in town any more. Clear aligners are another choice your teenager might find more appealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear aligners are a sequential set of computer-generated plastic trays that are worn by a patient one after the other, usually for about two weeks per tray. The trays are fabricated using 3-D computer modeling of the patient\u2019s mouth, each one slightly different from the last to gradually move teeth to the desired new positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, why choose clear aligners over braces?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re nearly invisible<\/em>. Because they\u2019re made of a clear polymer material, they\u2019re not nearly as noticeable as metal braces. In fact, they may go completely unnoticed to the casual observer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re removable<\/em>. Unlike metal braces, which are fixed in place by an orthodontist, clear aligners can be removed by the wearer. This makes brushing and flossing much easier, and they can also be removed for eating or special occasions. That said, though, they should be worn at least 20 to 22 hours each day to be effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re becoming more versatile<\/em>. With some complicated malocclusions<\/em> (poor bites), braces and other orthodontic appliances may still be necessary. But innovations like added power ridges in clear aligners can more precisely control which teeth move and which don\u2019t. This has greatly increased the number of poor bite scenarios where we can appropriately use clear aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d like to consider clear aligners, just remember they require a bit more self-discipline on the part of the wearer than braces. And once the treatment finishes, they\u2019ll still need to wear a retainer just as with metal braces to help keep the repositioned teeth from reverting to their old positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you think your teen is up to the challenge and their particular situation can be corrected with this innovative technology, then clear aligners could be a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


If you would like more information on clear aligners orthodontic treatment, please contact us<\/a> or schedule an appointment<\/a> for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor<\/em> magazine article \u201cClear Aligners for Teens<\/a>.\u201d
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