04/02/2021
Clear Aligners at We care clinic
Aligners are a series of tight-fitting custom-made sheaths that slip over the teeth.
Clear aligners are typically used for patients who have mild or moderately crowded teeth, or have minor spacing issues. Patients who have severe crowding or spacing problems or severe deep bites, open bites, or cross bites may need more complex treatment.
Once a dentist or orthodontist decides how to correct your bite, they'll make a plan for moving your teeth. If you get the clear aligners, you’ll be fitted for several versions that make slight adjustments to move your teeth over the treatment time.
They’re made from a clear plastic or acrylic material and fit tightly over the teeth, but can be removed for eating, brushing, and flossing. You'll get a new aligner every 2 weeks to continue moving the teeth into the desired position.
Treatment time with invisible teeth aligners is based on how much the teeth need to be moved or rotated. The more your bite is off or the more crooked your teeth, the longer it will take. Treatment usually takes between 10 and 24 months.
Unlike braces, aligners can be removed, making it easier to brush and floss well; that helps maintain better overall oral health.
