Aligners have multiple advantages over braces treatment. They offer better results in hassle free and quick manner. 

As they are removable, you do not have to worry about any dietary restrictions or your oral hygiene routine.

They are clear, which is a valuable perk for adults who want to maintain their professional image.

They are way more comfortable than traditional braces. You can remove them easily for meals and proper cleaning.

They do not use brackets or metal wires unlike braces so there is no irritation or ulcers in mouth.

Treatment duration for aligners is shorter whereas traditional braces typically require longer time period for corrections.

With aligners you will have fewer in-office visits like after every 6-8 weeks.

A wedding is the highly anticipated event- one may have been dreaming since you were little. Most brides want to look and feel their best on this day. So it’s no wonder why you might want to improve the appearance of your smile before the wedding.

Bridal smile makeover includes many cosmetic dentistry procedures:

Aligners

It is both a technique to cosmetically straighten teeth and a way to change the teeth as they relate to each other in order to correct the bite.

Aligners can help straighten crooked teeth, reduce crowding, or fill in the gaps between your teeth in hassle free and quick manner. The time duration  for aligner is less so brides can easily opt for aligner treatment unlike braces they take at least a year of time hence you need to start planning for it a year before.

With aligners, you can easily remove them and put them on again. So this will not create any problem while any important events like pre-wedding photoshoots etc.

Even while undergoing aligner treatment you can go for teeth whitening as they are easily removable and put them back on after you are done with the whitening. In this way you don’t have to wait for your aligner treatment to complete and then get teeth whitening done.

Teeth whitening

This gives your teeth a bright yet natural looking shade which helps your smile stand out in your wedding photographs. Plus, it brightens rest of your face giving you a happy and healthy appearance. It will make your smile look more attractive, youthful and vibrant. This helps remove stubborn stains and discoloration from your teeth to significantly transform your smile.

Veneers

Veneers are the tooth colored shells that are placed on the front part of your tooth to alter teeth’s size, shape, color, length, position, and more.

They gives a brighter, whiter smile and more youthful appearance to your face.

Can also help to change the position of your teeth without braces.

These can solve many cosmetic problems like decayed, misaligned, chipped, stained and gap between the teeth.

Gum contouring

Also called as gum reshaping or gum alignment. In this gum tissue is repositioned at the gum line to enhance a healthy smile. It can be used to remove excess gum tissue (for those with gummy smile) or restore gum tissue if too much of your teeth are showing.

YES, you can definitely go for aligners even if you had done braces treatment before.

If you had braces as teen, you already know there is nothing like the immense joy you get once your brackets are finally removed. However, what happens after wearing braces can be most challenging-wearing retainers.

If the retention phase after braces treatment is not maintained properly then some minor shifting of teeth takes place, in such case aligners works wonders which might not take very long time for proper alignment of teeth.

Aligner is an excellent option for straightening of teeth, but sometimes it can cause mild discomfort or soreness. Usually the discomfort is very less compared to traditional braces and can vary in intensity from person to person. Most of the times, people describe this discomfort or pain as the pressure felt as their teeth are moving into their new position.

In most of cases, people experience discomfort when they start treatment and when switching to new aligner set. The reason you feel this is because your mouth is not accustomed to this new shift and it can be uncomfortable initially but once you are used to with it, it gets normal.

If you feel little amount of discomfort and soreness, it might just mean that your teeth is adjusting and shifting in their new position. It can be a sign that things are working as intended.

One of the biggest advantage of aligners is that it straightens your teeth without following any diet restrictions. Unlike traditional braces, aligners are removable, so can eat whatever food stuff you like without worrying about any food material getting stuck in the brackets.

Though, there are some eating habits which you need to follow so that your treatment goes as planned.

If you take coffee/tea that gets your day started, that’s fine. But know this: you should not drink it with your aligners on because it can get your aligners stained.

As aligners are worn 20-22hrs a day, you need to plan your meals accordingly.

Keep your aligners as clean as possible as you have to use them for at least 22hrs a day.

Don’t eat with your aligners still in your mouth. Remove them clean them and wear again after eating.

Some people might find this difficult to follow but benefits are worth your efforts.

Aligners are made up of clear plastic material which makes them nearly invisible and much less noticeable. They are uniquely fabricated according to individual’s mouth, such that they tightly fit over your upper and lower teeth.

No clear aligners is 100% invisible. If you look closely, you will see material covering your teeth, but it wouldn’t be noticeable to the person sitting across the room.

Plus, clear aligners are removable, so if you don’t want to risk them showing up in photos, you can take them out. Just don’t forget to put them back! 

Aligners are designed to straighten your teeth rather than to protect them from injury while you play any sports. With aligners, it is true that you don’t have to worry about brackets hurting your oral tissue if you take any blow to the face. But in that case, if your sports requires use of mouth guard, you can remove your aligner and put the mouth guard in.

Also, if you wear aligners on field you might misplace them. They do not protect you from injuring your teeth, tongue or gums if you hit in the face. A cushion-made mouth guard is what you need so that any impact from playing football, tennis ball or hockey doesn’t destroy all the hard work in your aligner treatment.

 Some people have habit of teeth grinding during night, in such cases aligners might work as night guard which will prevent tooth wear and protect gums, cheeks and tongue from trauma.

Yes, you can get your teeth cleaned and teeth whitening while undergoing aligner treatment.

Teeth cleaning and teeth whitening procedure do not make any changes in structure and shape of your tooth, hence these can be performed while taking aligner treatment.

As aligners are removable, you can easily remove them, get the stains and debris deposited on your teeth cleaned and wear them again. Unlike braces, where oral hygiene cannot be maintained because of brackets and metal framework. So in that case teeth cleaning can be done only once the treatment is completed.

The same goes for teeth whitening, you just need to remove your aligners, get teeth whitening done and put them back on.

Yes, you can wear aligners while travelling. Once you are done with scan, treatment is planned and accordingly number of sets of aligners are decided. After fabrication of aligners, those sets are handed over to patients. So that the patient can change the sets by their own within the gap of 15-20 days.

Now that all sets are given to patient, they can easily carry them along while travelling. But proper care should be taken.

You should carry aligner cleaning toothbrush or tablets to keep them clean.

Always carry a case in which you can keep aligners when you remove them while you are having meal out or snacks during day.

While considering teeth straightening options, many patients want to know: are aligners cheaper than braces?

Aligner treatment cost varies according to case complexity and duration and is usually equal or slightly higher than traditional braces. For simple and mild cases, cost is almost as same as for braces.

Although, lingual braces treatment is invisible like aligners but is cheaper. Unlike aligners, it has various disadvantages:

It causes difficulty with speech. Since, brackets are placed on backside of your teeth, it might cause soreness and discomfort to your tongue.

Frequent breakage of brackets can happen due to tongue movements.

For lingual braces, you need to follow regular dental visits after every 2 weeks whereas for aligners it can be 6-8 weeks.

That being said, aligners use advanced 3D technology and various advantages over braces, which makes the added cost well worth it.

Clear aligners are always a better option if oral hygiene is your main priority. As aligners allows easy removal for eating, taking care of your teeth and practicing good oral hygiene during aligner treatment will give you beautiful results and a healthy smile. You need to keep few things in mind:

Brush your teeth after every meal, ensure that you hold your brush 45-degree angle at the gum line so that gums are properly stimulated with strokes. Don’t forget to clean your tongue as well using a tongue cleaner. Use floss picks or small dental floss to clean food stuck between your teeth.

In case you are unable to brush your teeth, thoroughly rinse your mouth, and chew on sugarless candy before putting in aligner tray.

Drink lots of water with meals such that it flushes out the food particles.

While wearing aligners, oral hygiene routine can remain unchanged as long as patient is already practicing good oral habits.

While aligners aren’t meant for weight-loss, some people have found that wearing them for 20-22hrs a day can affect their eating habits. After all, you need to remove them every time you eat or drink anything other than water.

As a result of these requirements, some might feel that they are less inclined to eat any unhealthy foods throughout the day. Rapid weight loss is therefore noticed as there is reduction in consumption of unhealthy food and is another reason why you may lose weight while aligner treatment.

In addition to beautiful, healthy smile, aligners encourages to practice healthy eating habits, drink more water rather than soda.