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Yorkdale
(416) 781-4200
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2994 Dufferin St, North York
Barrie
(705) 737-0343
smile@thewireworks.ca
4 Checkley St, Suite 301, Barrie
Clear aligners have become a highly popular alternative to braces when a patient is looking to straighten or realign their teeth. This is because of their convenience, comfort, and the fact that they are largely invisible when worn. Our team at Orthodontics at the Wireworks, which is located conveniently in North York, Ontario and Barrie, Ontario, has explained how our in-house active clear aligners can help you fix your smile and why it is a superior option to other orthodontic forms of treatment.
Clear aligners are a series of customized mouthpieces that provide a tight fit in your mouth, while also being unnoticeable. With such a product, the signs of dental treatment are intended to be less apparent in the eyes of others. Despite Active Aligners not being entirely invisible, the clear coverings fit comfortably over your teeth and are significantly less noticeable than the brackets and wires seen in traditional braces.
Since clear aligners are customized for a compact fit, they are more suitable for adults or teenagers. A child's mouth is constantly expanding and developing, so it is more difficult to straighten their teeth.
Patients with small spacing issues, or those with some extent of crowded teeth, generally represent the ideal candidates for clear aligners. Those patients with extreme crowding, spacing concerns, or a biting issue (severe underbite, crossbite, or overbite), might require more extensive treatment to assist them.
You should consult our orthodontist, Dr. Eggert Boehlau, about using clear aligners because they are not suitable for all patients. If your dentist has experience treating patients with clear aligners, listen to their advice and perhaps ask to see pictures of those patients who previously relied on them.
There are a few factors that make clear aligners a more effective option than braces:
Many patients will prefer our in-house active aligners because it is much less noticeable than the wires and brackets that are included in common braces. These are ideal for special events where you want to look your best, such as prom, a birthday party, a job interview, a wedding day, or an anniversary.
By being able to remove the clear aligners, you can reduce any discomfort that you might be experiencing at the time. You are able to remove them to eat, drink, and clean your teeth as usual.
When you remove the clear aligners, you can comfortably brush and floss your teeth, whereas braces would be more problematic with the wires and brackets. Not only does this help you maintain good oral health, but there is less bacteria around your teeth and gums when clear aligners are utilized instead of braces.
Patients with traditional braces have encountered numerous dental emergencies, whether that is due to a bracket falling off or a broken wire. With clear aligners, there is less of a likelihood of any dental issues occurring.
Although clear aligners can treat the majority of cases, there are more complex scenarios that will still have your dentist or orthodontist recommend braces. From the two, braces offer a greater force to shift teeth into the desired position.
After our orthodontist determines that clear aligners are the best method of correcting your bite, you will try on a few versions. Over time, the clear aligners will work to gradually shift your teeth and change their position. Every few weeks, you will receive a new aligner (made from a clear plastic or acrylic material) to ensure that your teeth continue moving into the proper position.
The treatment time will depend on how much your teeth need to be moved, as patients with an extensively misaligned bite or crooked teeth will require a lengthier commitment. Typically, the treatment is 10 to 24 months in duration, but it will vary from patient to patient.
With good cleaning practices, you can ensure that your clear aligners do not have a poor smell when you put them on. Here are a few tips to keep your aligners clean:
Simple things you can and can’t do while wearing your clear aligners
Not as effective for complex concerns: patients whose teeth only require certain types of movement can benefit from clear aligners, but research indicates that they won't be as helpful for complex dental issues.
For the best results, clear aligners need to be worn for most of the day.
You have to remove clear aligners before eating or drinking. When you fail to, bacteria can grow along your teeth and gumline.
After removing the aligners, you might experience tooth soreness, in which case you would have to avoid harder foods.
Various celebrities have utilized clear aligners and gained terrific results, including Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Anna Kendrick, Britney Spears, Billie Eilish, Demi Lovato, Serena Williams, and Zac Efron.
It is never too late to consider using clear aligners for misaligned or crooked teeth, especially with how quickly the results are achieved. For more information, contact the group at Orthodontics at the Wireworks by calling our Yorkdale, Ontario location at (416) 781-4200 or our Barrie, Ontario location at (705) 737-0343.
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(416) 781-4200
2994 Dufferin St, North York, ON, M6B 3T3
(705) 737-0343
4 Checkley St, Suite 301, Barrie, ON, L4N 1W1
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