Straightening Your Smile: The Effectiveness of Aligners

Straightening Your Smile: The Effectiveness of Aligners

The rise of technology in dentistry has significantly improved the way in which misaligned teeth are treated, with aligners being at the forefront of new treatment options. As an alternative to old-fashioned metal braces, clear aligners offer a more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing path to a straighter smile and improved oral health. Made of clear thin plastic, the aligners are positioned over the teeth and designed to rectify minor problems such as misalignment, crowding and gaps. Although an effective solution for many people, a degree of discipline is required because they need to be worn for at least 22 hours a day to achieve the desired results.

Although aligners can be removed, when eating or for cleaning, wearing them consistently for long periods can be difficult for some people, particularly for those who enjoy grazing over the course of the day! If you don’t think this type of treatment is right for you, your local family dentist may be able to suggest some suitable alternatives. Despite the initial discipline required of adapting to wearing aligners, a remarkable smile can be achieved if you are able to stick with it.

All in all, clear aligners represent the most comfortable option for correcting misaligned teeth and will not only improve your smile but also give you an extra confidence boost. If you’d like to find out more about the benefits of aligners, please contact our friendly dentist in Collingwood Park and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.