The lighter material of ClearCorrect may appear to be less visible. That means they might break more easily, which can interfere with your treatment progress. The materials used to produce Clear Correct braces and Invisalign aligners are not the same, although they might have been at one point in time. Today, Clear Correct uses a plastic material that Align Technology was using many years ago. The material is meant to make the aligners easier to take on and off and more gentle and comfortable when worn in the mouth.
Additionally, the material is designed to speed up the treatment time and to improve the results you get from Invisalign. Align Technology is the older of the two companies, by nearly 10 years. The company that produces Invisalign was founded back in , and its aligners were approved by the Food and Drug Administration FDA in By , it had produced around one million aligners. Align Technology has not only been around longer than ClearCorrect it has also developed and patented — more processes than its competitors, which help to give it an edge and advantage when it comes to expertise.
For the most part, almost any adult with an issue with the alignment of their teeth or bite can be a good candidate for invisible braces. Invisalign and ClearCorrect can both fix the same problems with the bite or alignment of the teeth. A few of the particular problems that invisible braces can help correct include:. Overbite : When a person has an overbite, the top front teeth overlap the front lower teeth.
Most people have some amount of overbite, and it is not a problem. An overbite can become an issue when it is severe, and the top teeth are too far forward over the bottom teeth. If that is the case, then a person can experience discomfort in the jaw. The teeth can also become worn because of an uneven bite pattern. Invisible braces help to move the top teeth back, correcting an overbite.
Crowded teeth can overlap each other, twist to one side or another or be pushed towards the front of the mouth or the back. Maintaining proper oral hygiene can be difficult when teeth are twisted or too close together. Brushing and flossing may not be sufficient to eliminate the bacteria between teeth which increases the risk of dental decay or gum disease.
Clear aligners can help correct crowding by realigning the teeth. Gaps and spaces : In some cases, people have space between their teeth, creating small a gap between them. Food can get stuck in the gaps. Some people also feel self-conscious about having spaces between their teeth. Invisible braces help correct spaces and gaps in the teeth by gently pushing the teeth closer together. Crossbite : In the properly aligned mouth upper teeth cover the lower teeth.
A crossbite occurs when some of the lower teeth cover some of the upper teeth. A crossbite can cause excessive wear on the teeth and even lead to chipping or breakage of the teeth over time. It can also contribute to receding gums, which can increase the risk of gum disease.
Under the treatment of the experienced doctor, Invisible braces can be used to help correct some types of crossbite by repositioning the affected teeth. Open bite : When a person closes their jaw, and part of the upper and lower teeth do not come into contact, they have an open bite.
You can find all of that out in your initial consultation. This will provide fast and effective results while preserving the health of your grin. This will prevent food debris from becoming trapped between your trays and your teeth, increasing your risk of developing a cavity, which could push back your treatment timeline. This usually resolves after a few days of getting used to wearing the aligner.
You may need engagers, a small tooth coloured bump temporarily placed on the tooth which will help the aligner to move the tooth. How comfortable are the aligners? Will the aligners hurt? However, the more you wear the aligner the more comfortable they become. The aligners can also sometimes temporarily affect your speech.
But most people adapt quickly to wearing the aligners and it is rare that your speech would be impaired for an extended period of time. You may also experience a temporary increase in salivation or dryness of the mouth.
ClearCorrect aligners are among the most comfortable in the industry. Similar to braces, if aligners change too abruptly between steps, they can cause unnecessary discomfort. ClearCorrect aligners employ a unique system which balances your comfort and treatment time. Are the aligners hard to keep clean? How do I clean them? Hunt, slowly moving them into alignment.
Every six weeks or so, Dr. Hunt will check on your progress and give you your next two sets of aligners. Unlike other clear aligner companies, we manufacture your aligners in phases, so Hunt Orthodontics can request changes at any time.
While wearing clear aligners is generally not painful, there will be brief periods, days not weeks, when the new aligners may cause the teeth to be uncomfortable. You may have a lisp at first while becoming accustomed to talking with the aligner on. However, the more you wear the aligner the more comfortable they become. The aligners can also sometimes temporarily affect your speech. But most people adapt quickly to wearing the aligners and it is rare that your speech would be impaired for an extended period of time.
You may also experience a temporary increase in salivation or dryness of the mouth. ClearCorrect aligners are among the most comfortable in the industry. Similar to braces, if aligners change too abruptly between steps, they can cause unnecessary discomfort. ClearCorrect aligners employ a unique system which balances your comfort and treatment time.
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