subject: Rochester Mn Dental - Cost Effective Dental Care [print this page] Many people who could benefit from braces to straighten their teeth do not get them because of how visually unappealing they are. For these people, clear aligners could be the answer. Unnoticeable to the casual observer, they can straighten teeth in about six months.
The way these work is that an initial mold is taken of your teeth and with computer imaging technology, a series of aligners are built from that mold to gradually move them into the desired location. The aligner puts gentle pressure in strategic places in order to move the teeth. This pressure is not considered painful by most, but some minor discomfort at the beginning of each new alignment phase maybe experience. In about two three weeks, the aligner that had been worn is considered completed and a new aligner is used. Each aligner gradually moves the teeth into a more desirable position.
The aligners are made from a thermoplastic which is similar to teeth whitening trays. This is a safe material to wear in your mouth and has been tested and passed all regulatory requirement.
These aligners are not only clear and visually appealing, but they are easily removed from your mouth allowing you to take them out if the need should arise. Some foods are notoriously off limits when wearing traditional braces, but can easily be enjoyed by simply removing the aligners.
It is important to note that these aligners are only for minor cases of misalignment of the teeth and are not used in cases that the jaw needs to have a bite correction. In those cases, a professional would recommend another form of therapy and treatment. Some patients have previously used other forms of orthodontic treatment and have had some shifting since that treatment. These invisible aligners are usually a perfect way to correct those minor shifting in order to retain a beautiful smile.
by: Mark Bell
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