Thursday 14 March 2013

Braces off, tooth positioner on!

It is obvious that when a person who has taken great pains to get something fixed is told that what he/she has endured has an equal chance of becoming redundant if one final finishing touch is avoided. It also becomes an irritant if told that it will cause some discomfort too. If you have recently been taken off from braces, then you can easily imagine this particular situation. Even after braces have been removed after a significant period of time, there are some gaps between the teeth that need to be filled. This is when the finishing touches are required. The positioners are worn following some strict instructions which sometime look too demanding. However, the important thing to be kept in mind is that these are critical to complete the orthodontic treatment otherwise the time and money invested in the entire process will go for a toss. So, even if it is for a brief duration, wearing them will only help in aligning the teeth properly.

These are customised in a laboratory after taking the impression of the mouth. Then after they've been designed, the patient has to wear them for about a week and 24 hours a day. This is bound to cause some discomfort like while speaking. However, to avoid any such scene, it is better to tell others in advance of the situation. Patients are asked to clench them while they're on and hold on to that position for as long as possible. The time period of clenching will increase over time as the muscle become strong. The silver lining is that these can be used as mouth guard while indulging in sports and other physical activities.

Taking care of tooth positioner is also very important. They are recommended to be stored in cool and dry places so that the heat cannot influence their shape. They should also be cleaned on a regular basis.

For designing a perfect smile, the process of orthodontic treatment is crucial. It not only takes care of the aesthetics but also the health as well – which should be of prime importance. Other treatments such as teeth whitening, filling gaps, bonding etc. only improve the visual appearance.

3d CAD/CAM aligners are fast becoming popular among the masses as a replacement to dental braces. They work on the same principle as braces but the reason of their appeal lies in two factors – invisibility and comfortless. These two basic advantages make them an attractive option and thus contribute to their popularity.

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1 comment:

  1. Tooth positioners are worn over the teeth after the removal of braces. It ensures that the teeth are well placed and aligned properly. Therefore taking care of tooth positioner is very important. It is recommended to clean tooth positioner each night after brushing your teeth. Cleaning of tooth positioner on a regular basis is also important. It helps to prevent tooth decay. Being an orthodontist in Silver Spring I really appreciate your post which allow people to know the importance of tooth positioner and how to take care of it. Thanks for the post.

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