Benefits of Clear Aligners

Beyond the aesthetic appeal of using clear aligners instead of braces as a treatment option, there are a number of other benefits to using aligners.

Doesn’t Disrupt Your Lifestyle

Invisalign and Spark treatment is designed to transform your smile without interrupting your lifestyle. Keep eating the food you love, playing sports, and go about your day while the custom-made aligners do their work. Aligners are nearly invisible, so most people won’t notice you are wearing them. There are no brackets or wires to get in the way of brushing and flossing.

Can be removed when eating and drinking

Unlike braces which are on 24/7 for the entire treatment, clear aligners can be removed for a few hours each day. This allows patients to eat and drink freely, rather than getting food stuck in between the wires and brackets of traditional braces, making Invisalign a better option with regards  to dental hygiene.

Suitable for sports and other activities

In many sports, teeth are prone to injury. Even if you’re wearing a mouthguard, braces can become damaged or cause soft tissue damage in the mouth. Aligners can alleviate this risk of damage, as there are no wires or brackets to worry about. Regular mouthguards can be fitted over aligners trays to protect teeth, or you can simply take out the aligners and wear a  mouthguard during contact sports.

More hygienic

Keeping on top of oral hygiene is much easier with aligners compared to braces. Aligners are taken out to brush, floss, eat and drink, meaning no trapped food or bacteria build ups. Aligners can be easily cleaned throughout the day.

Can treat many orthodontic issues

Aligners are effective at treating mild to moderate orthodontic cases including overcrowded teeth, teeth with gaps, crossbite, overbite and underbite. Treatment is personalised, which is one of the reasons treatment times vary. Orthodontists have experience with successfully treating a wider range of cases using aligner technology and, treatment times are often reduced compared to braces. 

Fewer clinic appointments

If worn as prescribed, aligners may require fewer appointments with your orthodontic team. If your orthodontist uses remote dental monitoring it is likely to be even less. 

The benefits of a treatment such as Spark or Invisalign are clear, as the overall disruption to your everyday life is minimal. Book a consultation now to discuss with one of our friendly staff members if and how aligners can be the orthodontic treatment for you. To learn more about the importance of orthodontics and alignment, you can also download our free eBook.