• Periodontal health with aligner- When you think of orthodontic treatment, you instantly think of those metal braces which make you self-conscious.
• Maintaining oral hygiene is difficult in braces as they have brackets and wires attached to teeth.
• So there is more chance of food debris accumulation which lead difficulty while cleaning which cause bleeding gums and infection, if left uncleansed it progresses to bone loss and more prone to tooth decay and other dental problems.

• The fixed appliances and wires makes plaque control difficult and has adverse effects on periodontal tissues.
• But as aligners are customized for every individual according to their arch shape and teeth and are removable and not fixed so it’s easy to control oral hygiene.
• This ensures that food does not stuck to or in the braces you can brush and floss normally with aligners unlike orthodontic braces it’s easy to prevent plaque accumulation and tooth decay.
• Plaque is the main factor causing dental caries and periodontal diseases

• Periodontal health with aligner
• Aligners are likely to cause Gum problems like recession.
• As tooth movement with aligner is planned treatment as thorough scanning is done with periodontium that support or surround the teeth
• All periodontal health status is evaluated prior treatment. If patient diagnosed with any gum problems should get it treated before undergoing aligner treatment.
• Aligners are painless and apply very steady force during the treatment.
• Aligner trays made of transparent plastic and have no sharp edges that could cause injury of gums or cheeks causing abrasion unlike traditional braces.
• Another more benefit with aligners would be promoting fresher breath.
• People who have gum disease and struggle to maintain their oral hygiene like flossing will more likely suffer from bad breath which causes negative impact in society. This problem is likely less with aligners as it is removable appliance.
• This concludes that use of aligners facilitates oral hygiene, thus improving the periodontal status and causing decrease in plaque levels, gingival inflammation and pocket depth.

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