Clear aligners are a minimally invasive way to straighten teeth without the use of metal braces. They work by gently moving your teeth into the correct position. Minimally invasive aligners are made of clear plastic that is custom fit to your teeth.
There are three reasons why clear aligners are considered minimally invasive.
Unlike traditional braces, clear aligners don’t require any attachments to your teeth. This means that there’s no risk of damage to your enamel.
Another reason why clear aligners are minimally invasive is that they don’t require tooth filling. With traditional braces, you may need to have a tooth filled in order to attach the braces. This can cause damage to your tooth enamel.
Clear aligners don’t require extractions. With traditional braces, you may need to have one or more teeth extracted in order to make room for the braces.
Not the same as metal braces, you simply need to wear aligners onto your teeth to put pressure on them and cause movement. This is a major advantage for people who want to avoid having their teeth bonded or brackets glued onto their teeth. And because clear aligners are not attached, there is no need for regular adjustment appointments.
This is the number one reason people choose minimally invasive aligners over traditional metal braces. Because they are made of a clear plastic, they are practically invisible when worn. You can go about your everyday life without anyone noticing that you are wearing them!
Another advantage of minimally invasive aligners is that they require less doctor intervention. This means fewer trips to the orthodontist and less time spent in the dental chair. With traditional braces, you need to see your orthodontist every few weeks for adjustments. But with clear aligners, you only need to see your doctor every few months for a check-up.
If you have braces, you need to be careful about the types of food you eat. Sticky and hard foods can damage your braces and cause pain. But with minimally invasive aligners, you don’t have to worry about that! You can eat whatever you want without having to worry about damaging your aligners since you just have to remove them and put them back in.
Minimally invasive aligners work through the use of gentle pressure. They are made to fit snugly over your teeth so that they can apply the right amount of pressure to move your teeth into place.
After taking impressions of your teeth, our orthodontist will give you a set of aligners. You will wear each aligner for about two weeks before moving on to the next one in the series. As you move from aligner to aligner, your teeth will gradually shift into place.
You are required to wear your aligners for 20-22 hours each day. You can remove them to eat and brush your teeth. Also, you need to take care of your aligners and make sure you brush and floss before putting them back in.
If you are looking for minimally invasive aligners in Calgary, look no further than Smile Elements Orthodontics! We offer Invisalign clear aligners for all ages—kids, teens, and adults.
Orthodontics and treatments have gotten so advanced that it is wrong not to take advantage of them! At Smile Elements Orthodontics, we pride ourselves on being able to give our patients the best possible experience and results.
Get the straight and healthy teeth you deserve with Invisalign from Smile Elements Orthodontics. Dr. Hisham Badawi is a certified Invisalign provider and will work with you one-on-one to make sure you are getting the best possible treatment.
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