Clear braces are a method used to straighten teeth and shift them into their new position. These braces are specially shaped to the needs of each patient and perfectly fit the morphology of their teeth.
This treatment regimen with invisible braces consists of a series of thin transparent braces for the upper and lower jaw.
Their personalized application and the forces exerted by the braces gradually straighten the teeth without the application of orthodontic treatment being noticed.
Clear braces must be worn at least 20-22 hours daily.
Therefore, they are removed only during meals.
Usually each pair of splints is used for 2 weeks.
In this way, treatment progress continues until the final braces bring about the perfect smile!
Duration of treatment
The treatment time depends on the complexity of each case and ranges from 6 months to 2 years.
Advantages
The main advantage of splints is their transparency which makes them almost invisible.
They are also comfortable to use as there is nothing metallic (like braces) that causes irritation to the lips and gums.
Then, the fact that the braces are removable enables the patient to brush and floss effortlessly, thus maintaining oral health.
In addition, the forces exerted by the invisible braces are milder and thus the possibility of causing problems to the root of the tooth is minimized.
Finally, because braces do not require the use of metal parts on the teeth, nor are they welded onto them, they do not cause enamel problems!
In summary, clear braces are an important weapon in the cosmetic dentist’s quiver that we use frequently in our practice.
Thus, in an easy and painless way, we move the teeth, offering our patients a beautiful and functional smile, without grinding the natural teeth at all!
