Invisible braces can enable you to straighten your teeth discreetly. Thanks to modern orthodontics, there is no need to wear a mouthful of highly visible metal braces and wires. Instead, invisible braces offer a more aesthetic solution and are suitable for many cases of misalignment.
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Invisible braces can treat a comprehensive range of bite problems. Some systems can accommodate more complex issues. Generally, you can expect invisible braces to treat the following conditions effectively.
They may also be able to treat other problems like crossbites, open bites, underbites, and overbites.
More extensive bite problems may not be suitable for all types of invisible braces. In this case, they may be better addressed using more traditional systems like metal braces.
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Three types of invisible braces include:
Instead of metal brackets, these braces have ceramic or clear brackets made from composite or ceramic materials.
The brackets are permanently cemented onto your teeth during treatment. Thin archwires are attached to the brackets. Some ceramic or clear braces are self-ligating and don’t require rubber bands or ligatures, but this isn’t the case for all manufacturers.
Clear aligners like ClearCorrect and Invisalign are extremely popular. The removable aligners look like a thin, clear plastic tray that fits tightly over your teeth. You take out the aligners for eating, drinking, and oral care.
Lingual braces are fitted onto the inner surfaces of your teeth so they are virtually invisible. The brace brackets are bonded onto these inner surfaces for the duration of treatment and are powered by thin wires.
These braces are only suitable in specific situations and are not right for everybody.
Invisible braces systems are designed for adults and can be suitable for older teens. Good compliance with removable aligner systems is essential. However, Invisalign Teen can include wear indicators on its aligners, allowing parents and our orthodontist to check that they are worn as directed.
Younger children may require more traditional orthodontic treatments, depending on their needs. Invisible brace manufacturers like Invisalign have systems that can accommodate some of the problems younger children face as their teeth and jaws develop.
Your treatment time will depend on the type of invisible brace you wear and the problems it is correcting. Treatment can take anywhere from a few months to 2 years. Ceramic and lingual braces take longer to work effectively.
If you have clear aligners, the time can vary, but Invisalign treatment typically requires between 20 and 30 aligners, and you wear each set for approximately two weeks.
Milder conditions that only affect your front teeth may be completed with as few as 7 to 10 sets of aligners.
If you are interested in invisible braces, you can expect the cost to be the same or higher compared with traditional orthodontics. The cost depends on your brace and the length of treatment.
Invisible braces can provide excellent results in the right situations. Because there are several different types, we can likely find a system that suits you, depending on your age and the problems that need correction.
When you visit our practice for your initial consultation, we can examine your bite before discussing options that we know will provide good results. Our orthodontist can explain how each system will work in more detail, the predicted costs, and why we recommend a specific solution.
