Common traditional braces consist of a visible metal wire that is attached to the teeth with the help of
plastic fasteners. The metal wire is tightened at regular intervals to allow the teeth to move in the bite
to the desired location. When the treatment is complete, the metal wire and plastic brackets are removed by the dentist.
Nowadays, in dentistry, we can offer our patients a discreet and comfortable method to
correct crooked teeth with so-called invisible braces. The word align comes from the English and
means "straighten up". Aligners are thin, clear plastic aligners that are custom made to fit yours
teeth that you can easily take out and put in your mouth at any time.
Before a treatment can begin, a consultation with a dentist or orthodontist must be done
who is trained and certified in aligners.
The dentist then carefully examines what kind of problems the patient has to see if this treatment is suitable
is suitable for his particular needs. Some complex bite problems and gross crowding are addressed
better than traditional orthodontics.
If aligners are deemed to be a suitable treatment for his particular needs, the dentist begins by walking
through your teeth to see that nothing else needs to be fixed before starting your braces.
X-rays are taken to rule out existing caries, and tartar and plaque are also removed.
A 3D scan of your teeth is then performed so that the dentist can accurately identify your crooked teeth
teeth and then go through with you what is possible to correct in your mouth.
Once the treatment plan is approved by you as the patient, the manufacturing of a series of custom-made ones begins
aligners.
Each aligner is made of a clear plastic that you will replace weekly or as needed
the dentist's instructions.
The aligner is designed to gently apply pressure to your teeth to move them into the desired position
direction. You will wear the aligner for most of the day and night, but you can take it out
when you eat and brush your teeth.
Throughout the treatment, you will have regular follow-up visits with your dentist or
orthodontist. At these visits, it is checked that the treatment is going as planned and yours are replaced
aligners against the new ones in the series.
Gradually your teeth will be straightened until they reach the desired position - then is your treatment
clear. The dentist evaluates the results and discusses any further steps that may be required
to get an optimal smile.
After the treatment recommended that a thin metal wire be attached to the inside of your front teeth i
upper and lower jaw, this is to prevent the teeth from finding their way back to their original position.
