There are many types of dental appliances that have been used for the 200 years to help correct crooked teeth. Through these past 200 years or so those appliances have been vastly improved upon. Those advancements have birthed braces that are almost invisible when worn.
Invisible braces are a newer product on the market when compared to traditional braces. The concept with this type of braces is that they do not show when worn. This is helpful for people that are in the public eye and need to maintain their appearance.
Invisible braces can be more comfortable than traditional braces too. The patient doesn’t have to wear bands that can make the jaw and teeth feel sore. The invisible braces are made up of clear plastic trays called aligners. These trays apply subtle pressure to the teeth when they are worn. This is like wearing a glove for the teeth.
The patient will wear many different trays that are specifically built to have minor variations in the mold so that the teeth are incrementally shifted towards the desired location. These trays are specifically designed and created for the patient and with the time frame of the treatment from the orthodontist. This determines how often the trays need to be replaced and how long the treatment will last.
Orthodontists are specialized dentists that are trained in the many different corrective treatments for the teeth and jaw. Only these types of dentists are qualified to recommend and carry out the treatment for invisible braces and any other type of braces. If you don’t have a regular orthodontist then you could ask your dentist for a recommendation for one or search through your dental insurance’s list of in-network orthodontists.
Wearing this type of invisible braces is a great way to discreetly correct that bite or straighten those crooked teeth. These newer clear braces can also help to boost the patient’s confidence whereas traditional braces have a tendency to take a toll on people’s self esteem. It is interesting to wonder what the next 200 years of dental evolution will be.
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