Clear aligners are Invisible braces for smile correction that straighten teeth without the appearance and limitations of traditional metal braces.
This blessing in disguise discreetly aligns teeth into the correct position. With that one function, clear aligners can solve many alignment issues. This is what makes it a popular orthodontic treatment among youth today.
Clear Aligners is a modern orthodontic treatment that gradually aligns teeth discreetly. They fix the alignment, bite, and smile aesthetic issues.
How Clear Aligners Works
After fixing them to the teeth, the clear aligners, with gentle, controlled pressure, shift the teeth to the correct position. The user-friendly features are transparent and removable. The removable feature makes it easy for users to comfortably eat, brush, and floss. For effective use, every aligner is custom-made according to the patient’s tooth size.
Dental Issues Clear Aligners Can Fix
With Clear aligner treatment, seven teeth alignmentissues can be fixed.
1. Crooked Teeth
Clear aligners apply a controlled, gentle shift to the teeth to achieve the right alignment. The removable feature makes it easier to eat and brush.
2. Overbite
An overbite is when the upper front teeth overlap the lower front teeth. Clear aligners solve this issue by relocating the teeth and jaw alignment. This reduces unnecessary overlap and rectifies the bite balance.
3. Underbite
Underbite is the opposite of overbite. Here, the lower teeth extend beyond the upper teeth, creating chewing difficulties and uneven tooth wear. Clear aligners’s proper shifting brings the teeth to the correct alignment, improving the bite function and overall dental balance.
4. Crossbite
This is a mix of overbite and underbite. When some of the upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth while the mouth is closed, it is called a crossbite. The gradual Clear Aligner treatment can limit the uneven wear and gum issues due to a crossbite.
5. Open Bite
When the upper and lower front teeth do not touch when the mouth is closed, it is called an open bite. Transparent aligners bring those teeth together to meet properly, which improves chewing and speech.
6. Gaps Between Teeth
Invisible Bracessolves this issue by applying a gentle, controlled pressure to close the spaces between teeth and improve your smile aesthetics.
7. Crowded Teeth
Clear aligners correct crowding by shifting teeth into their right positions. This is one method. Another is a minor enamel reshaping, a painless, quick process of removing tiny amounts of tooth enamel.
Advantages of Choosing Clear Aligners
Clear alignersmakes your life easier in seven ways:
1.Nearly Invisible Appearance – It aligns the teeth without the look of traditional braces.
Removable for Convenience – Theycan be easily removed while eating, drinking, brushing, or flossing, making oral hygiene easier compared to braces.
3.Comfortable to Wear – Theyare smooth and custom-made. They have less irritation to the gums and cheeks compared to the metal brackets and wires.
4.Fewer Dental Visits – The lack of wires to adjust lessens the number of clinic visits for check-ups and progress monitoring.
5.Predictable and Customised Results – Theadvanced digital planning makes the results and treatment predictable.
6.No Food Restrictions – The removable feature helps patients enjoy their favourite foods without worrying about damaging brackets or wires.
7.Improved Oral Hygiene – Since they are removable, consistentbrushing and flossing are possible. This helps patients maintain better gum and tooth health during treatment.
Cost & Comparison With Traditional Braces
Clear Aligners like Invisalign, Spark aligners, and Flash aligners usually cost between ₹60,000 and 3.5 lakhs. Invisible braces for smile correction are expensive, but they are best suited for your daily life.
Traditional braces usually cost between ₹20,000 and 1 lakh. Braces seem more affordable than aligners, but using them significantly changes your eating and oral hygiene habits.
All it takes to solve crooked teeth, underbite, crowded teeth, and other issues is a gentle, controlled pressure and shift by clearaligners. Now that you know how it works, what you need to know is who will do it. The right dentist.
Dr Bobby’s Dental Clinic will give you personalised Invisible Bracesfor your alignment issue. For the best treatment, call us at +91 8078961273 or visit our clinic at Kadavanthra.
Dental implants are replacement and restoration solutions for missing teeth, function, and aesthetics. They are titanium posts placed in a jawbone as artificial, permanent roots. They provide a strong function to the crown, bridge, or denture, similar to that of a natural tooth.
Did you know that artificial implants, planted into natural gums and bone, can affect natural tissues due to a lack of dental implant cleaning?
If you are planning to get implants or are currently using implants, you must know these effective hygiene methods.
Why Cleaning Dental Implants Matters
Dental implants are artificial teeth planted straight into the jawbone, surrounded by natural tissues like gums and bone. Since they are artificial, they will not be affected by cavities, but a lack of hygiene can affect the natural tissues. Peri-implantitis and infection are the major consequences.
Maintaining good dental implant cleaning will give your implants and natural tissues longevity, comfort, and a beautiful smile. This prevents bad breath, swelling, and gum discolouration.
Daily Oral Hygiene Routine
Brushing Techniques
Highly recommended implant cleaning brush types are soft-bristle or electric, as hard bristles can damage the gums. Hold the brush at a 45-degree angle and focus on the plaque accumulated. Consistently brush two times a day.
Flossing
Flossing limits inflammation and peri-implantitis. Use a super floss or an implant tape. They are made to be used for cleaning around implants and gum tissue. Gently curve the floss in a ‘C’ shape around the implant and slide the floss between teeth. Avoid snapping it into the gums.
Interdental Brushes & Picks
They are apt for cleaning wider gaps, under bridges, and around implant-supported restorations. Choose the correct size, and your doctor will suggest the perfect one. Insert it between the teeth and gently move it back and forth to avoid gum trauma.
Mouthwash
Using an antimicrobial mouthwash will reduce bacteria, control plaque accumulation, and maintain gum health around implants. For an implant patient, alcohol-free mouthwashes are the best, as alcohol can dry out oral tissues and irritate gums. Use it according to your dentist’s instructions.
Consistently following proper cleaning of dental implantswill extend your teeth’s stable and healthy lifespan and function. Regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings aren’t just daily chores; they are preventive measures that shield your teeth from discomfort, inflammation, and other damage.
If you are going through pain and discomfort before using implants or while using implants, do not ignore it. Our Implantologist at Dr Bobby’s Orthodontics & Dental Speciality Care will treat your issues with the best personalised premium treatment.Call us at +91 8078961273 or visit our clinic at Kadavanthra.
Dr Bobby A Cyriac completed his dental degree from Pariyaram Dental College and completed his Masters from KVG Dental College With an experience of more than 10 years , his main expertise lies in Clear Aligners , Non Surgical correction of jaw deformity and Dentofacial Orthopedic . He is Invisalign certified since 2016. Dr Bobby is Member of Orthodontics, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
Dr Layana Theodore, MDS
Prosthodontist and Implantologist
Dr Layana completed her dental degree from College of dental sciences , Davengere and then pursued her masters from
PMS College of Dental Science and research
She has 9 years of experience in the dental field
She received patency in dual head gediatric brush
She has Mastership in Global congress of implantology
MS in implantology, Italy
Fellowship in facial aesthetics and cosmetology, Germany
Speaker at various conferences in national and international level
Dr. Resmi P G , MDS
Periodontist, Laser Specialist
Dental Council Reg No : 11583
A highly trained Dental Surgeon with 10 years of clinical experience to her credit. Dr.Resmi P G holds a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) from Kerala University of Health Sciences securing *SECOND RANK* and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from MGR Medical University. Her areas of special interest are periodontal regenerative procedures, periodontal plastic and esthetic surgeries as well as *LASER* procedures.
Dr Ashna Beegam KS, MDS
Endodontist: Root canal Specialist
Dental Council Reg No: 16664
College of Education: BDS – Annoor Dental College
MDS – Amrita School of Dentistry
and has an experience of 3.5 years
Dr Sijo P Mathew, MDS
Endodontist: Root canal Specialist
Dental Council Reg No. 8982
Dr Sijo P Mathew obtained his BDS degree from Pariyaram Dental College and Master from Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Science . He has an experience of more than 10 years
Dr S Radhakrishnan, MDS
Paediatric Specialist Child Care Specialist
Dental council Reg No 8978
Dr S Radhakrishnan received his dental degree from Pariyaram Dental College and Masters from Manipal College of Dental Sciences and has an experience of 10 years
Assoc Prof (Dr) Basil M Jacob, MDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dental Council Reg No. 8377
Assoc Prof (Dr) Basil M Jacob received his bachelor’s and master degree from Mar Baselios Dental College and has an experience of 10 years in the field of dentistry Presently working as Associate Professor at Al Azhar Dental College
Dr Lekshmi Bhadran, BDS
Dental Surgeon
Dental Council Reg No. 10537
Dr Lekshmi Bhadran completed her BDS from Mar Baselios Dental College. She has done her PGDPH from Annamalai University and an Advanced course on clinical research,ethics and medical law from CUSAT. General practitioner, well verse, with an experience of 12 years, passionate and talented in her field of interests.