Invisible aligners: A secret way of getting perfect smile

So I was told about this magical dental appliance that goes by the name of invisible aligners. My parents wanted me to go for a dental makeover. I used to crib about my teeth all the time and how they were ruining my looks so my mother once took me to a nearby dentist. The dentist examined my mouth and what I could derive from the conversation he was having with my mother was that I don't have a severe case of malocclusion. Braces were the next thing that was suggested and I immediately protested. Obviously, I have friends of mine who have been wearing these clunky metals all the time. The thought of making conversations, giving speeches and partying with everybody noticing them made me shudder for a moment. So, the plan was dropped. After a few days, my father told me about these clear aligners that one of his friends from the office in turn told him about. All I gathered from his technical jargons was that they won't be visible to others while I undergo the treatment. I was happy.

The next day, an appointment with a dentist who was certified by Clearpath – a company we came across while searching about the various options on the internet. We were very much impressed by what the website said about the whole process of treatment. My only consideration was that it should happen discreetly and without causing me much trouble. The dentist took photos, impressions and X-rays of my mouth and said he was sending them to Clearpath for examination. They are the ones who will create customised invisible aligners for you. They also prepare a virtual setup to show you how your teeth will look after the treatment and how the entire process will shape out. The results were observed and after my father was satisfied with them, clearance was given to start manufacturing the aligners. The prospect of finally getting a set of bright, white, perfectly arranged teeth made me jump with excitement.

After my first set came, it actually made me even happier. They were nothing but crystal clear transparent plastic trays. I was told that they have been made from some medical grade plastic. The first time, they felt a bit tight and there was this odd feeling too. I told my dentist about that and he reassured that it is normal and I will eventually get accustomed to it. Another thing that troubled me was whether they will get stained when I eat something or how am I going to brush or floss my teeth with them on. I mean, the dentist isn't going to be there every time to get them off. However, he said it wasn't necessary. While, I have to keep them wearing all day long but they can be taken off when necessary. And he laid much emphasis on the word 'necessary'. It took ten weeks for my teeth to get perfectly straight and the best thing was the look on my close pal Peter's face when he came to know that I underwent dental treatment. He couldn't believe it but once I showed him my teeth, all he could do was gasp in surprise!