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What are Clear Aligners?

Clear Aligners are an alternative to traditional braces and are designed to help guide teeth into their proper position. Similar to braces, clear aligners use a graudual force to control tooth movement, but without metal wires or brackets. The aligners are made of a strong plastic material and are fabricated to fit each person's mouth. If a series of aligners are made, each aligner moves the teeth a little bit more into place until the desired movement is completed.

Aligners are worn for at least 20 hours a day to reach the desired maximum effectiveness. Each aligner is worn for three weeks before changing to the next one. The length of treatment with aligners depends upon the severity of each case. Typically, aligner treatment can be as short as three weeks or as long as six months. Still, a much shorter treatment than traditional braces.

Advantages of orthodontic treatment with clear aligners

Clear aligners are a great alternative for patients who want a straighter smile but do not want to wear traditional metal braces or for patients who have had orthodontic treatment in the past and want to make minor corrections to their smile. There are several advantages to using clear aligners:

CUSTOMIZED Your doctor will take precise impressions and customize your aligners for your teeth.
CLEAR is virtually invisible. Hardly anyone gets to know you’re straightening your teeth. So now you can align your teeth and get the smile you always desired without having any social inhibitions.
REMOVABLEYou can remove ClearPath Aligner to eat, drink, brush, floss or for special occasions.
COMFORTABLE With ClearPath, the edges are smooth so they won’t irritate your gums or cheeks. ClearPath is safe, it is ISO Certified and USFDA Approved
PREDICTABLE & EFFECTIVE With ClearPath, You can see the treatment outcome even before starting it and start enjoying a better smile even before completing the treatment. Check a sample

LIMITATIONS OF BRACES

Although braces are generally effective in correcting a wide range of malocclusions, they are subject to many limitations and disadvantages. Conventional orthodontic treatment is associated with:

UNATTRACTIVE APPEARANCE Braces call attention to the patient’s condition and treatment. In addition, braces trap food, which can further compromise appearance. Braces can also result in permanent discoloration of teeth. Many adults associate braces with adolescence.
ORAL DISCOMFORT Braces are sharp and bulky and can abrade and irritate the interior surfaces of the mouth. The tightening or adjustment of braces results in root and gum soreness and discomfort, especially in the few days immediately following an orthodontic visit.
POOR ORAL HYGIENE Braces compromise oral hygiene by making it more difficult to brush and floss. These problems can result in tooth decay and periodontal damage. Additionally, the bonding of brackets to teeth can cause permanent markings on the teeth.
INABILITY TO PROJECT TREATMENT Historically, dental professionals have not had means to model the movement of teeth over a course of treatment. Accordingly, they must rely on intuition and judgment to plan and project treatment. As a result, they cannot be precise about the direction or distance of expected tooth movement between patient visits. This lack of predictability may result in unwanted tooth movements and can limit the their ability to estimate the duration of treatment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS ON DENTAL PROFESSIONALThe manipulation of wires and brackets requires sustained manual dexterity and visual acuity, and may place other physical burdens on the dental professionals.
ROOT RESORPTION The sustained high levels of force associated with conventional treatment can result in root resorption, which is a shortening of tooth roots. This shortening can have substantial adverse periodontal consequences for the patient.
EMERGENCIES At times, braces need to be repaired or replaced on an emergency basis. Such emergencies cause significant inconvenience to both the patient and the dental professional.

ClearPath aligners are transparent / invisible. These are a cosmetic & hygienic alternative to the conventional metal braces. Many adults spend their entire lives covering their mouths when they laugh, smile or talk. They feel stuck because they do not want to wear braces due to pain, irritation, discomfort and social inhibitions. Now there is an effective, safe and clinically proven cosmetic solution that fits your lifestyle. So if you are planning to correct your malocclusion without any discomfort or social inhibitions due to unsightly braces / wires, ClearPath is the right choice for you. ClearPath Invisible Aligners also offer predictable results visualization even before the treatment begins.

If you are interested in orthodontic treatment using clear aligners, please call our office to schedule an appointment Dr.Bhavin and his staff are here to help you achieve that healthy beautiful smile that you deserve.