Tooth Positioner is as important as dental braces

As insignificant as it may sound but the impact of tooth positioner is profound. Most of the patients who have been treated for oral problems like malocclusion ignore the next but vital step of orthodontic treatment that requires them to wear a tooth positioner. It is like a mouthguard but is much more than that. This device actually makes it possible for the braces to be removed early than what is normal. But this is not their only implication.

An even more important and crucial impact they have is preventing the newly aligned teeth from relapsing to their old positions. In other words, they help in straightening them properly than is possible with traditional braces. Those who have been fitted with clear braces do know what it takes to live with them. The effect they have on the normal life is not unbearable but at some point becomes irritating. Think how it will be like when you're not allowed to eat your favourite food item just because it might damage the braces? And this is not just for a few days or weeks. It stretches for months and even a year or two depending upon the condition. So, finally when the time to remove them arrives after enduring so much pain, who will want to face any further restriction?

However, this is only one side of the picture. What if one doesn't wear tooth positioner as prescribed by the orthodontist? Well, the result will be you returning back to braces and needing them again to prevent the teeth from going back to their misaligned positions and then complete the treatment. To avoid this from happening, wearing them is a wise decision. They won't be in your mouth for long. For the first few days, they will be needed to be worn for like 24 hours a day involving clenching exercise as directed. After a week or so, the duration will recede and eventually after the orthodontist is satisfied, one can say goodbye to them as well.

Clearpath provides 3d CAD/CAM aligners that have become a popular option in today's world to treat crowded teeth. They are popular because of their obvious advantages over traditional clear braces like - non-interference i.e. working without causing any significant impact on the daily life, flexibility i.e. since they're not fixed to the teeth it is actually possible to remove them as and when needed for activities like brushing, flossing or eating.

Getting a bright white smile is easy!

Not many fully grasp the meaning of smile designing. People tend to take its meaning literally which to some extent is true but it is much more than just a makeover. In fact, it is a science that takes into account minute understanding of facial and dental structure. Different elements are studied before the treatment is planned. This is because even though teeth might look magnificent when viewed in isolation but when a picture is created that involves the entire face; the results might be far from satisfactory. In other words, the smile should complement the face and vice versa. As we know, the teeth form an essential part of a beautiful, bright smile, it becomes vital to correct imperfections plaguing them. The aim is to achieve a harmony.

A tooth may be broken, stained, chipped or even missing. This ultimately affects the entire set of teeth and in turn the smile. Using different techniques the condition(s) are treatable. For example – missing tooth can be replaced with an artificial one, a stained tooth cane be returned to its old glory using teeth whitening that nowadays involve using lasers among others. Then there are cases wherein designing may involve placing teeth into correct positions. In other words, the teeth are misplaced i.e. not in the positions they should otherwise be. This not only affects the visual appearance but also the oral health too. To correct this malady, orthodontic devices like braces, clear aligners, tooth positioners etc. are employed. There are clear, invisible braces for those not willing to be identified as undergoing dental treatments. They may feel a bit uncomfortable during the initial days but eventually one gets accustomed to them.

Dental aligners are a step above braces. In essence they are same as any traditional braces. They use the same technique of applying constant pressure to push teeth into more aligned positions. What makes them different from traditional, clear or invisible braces is the fact that they are plastic trays which are merely worn over the teeth. The braces are attached to the teeth during the course of the treatment whereas the metal grade plastic trays manufactured using the latest 3d CAD/CAM technology are designed to be worn over. They can be removed when needed to be. ClearPath provides aligners that are invisible to others while they silently go through their task of straightening the teeth and leaving you with a bright, white smile.

For smile designing service please contact ClearPath.

A beautiful smile means healthy teeth

According to various studies conducted over the years, it has been found that a perfect smile forms an important part of the wish list of many pursuing to improve their personality. The reason behind this trend is obvious. The fact that smile denotes a positive emotion is enough to state its significance. Not only it is a conversation starter but it also has a pleasing effect on others. It enhances the beauty and helps people come closer. The most pleasing of smiles happens to be a combination of many factors like jaw structure, teeth positioning, teeth colour, colour of lips and more. Not everyone is born with the perfect body structure. This is true for the facial features as well. Every day we hear someone going for a nose job or a lip augmentation to improve their facial appearance.

However, when it comes to teeth, a majority of us chose to ignore their imperfections. It is when a tooth starts creating trouble then we wake up and rush to a dentist. The fact that even today people are vociferously advised to brush teeth twice is evident enough how callous the approach is when it comes to maintaining oral hygiene. By opting to visit a dentist to correct imperfections like chipped tooth, gaps between teeth, their alignment, teeth colour etc, one is only taking a step to leave the dental problems behind. To correct the misaligned teeth, depending on the various classes (in turn dependent on severity), patients are asked to undergo surgery or simply wear braces or aligners to fix them to their ideal positions. These all form a part of smile designing. It is a comprehensive process during which a patient will be examined so as to ascertain what type of smile will be suited depending on the facial structure.

As a necessary precaution a tooth positioner is used to prevent the teeth from moving back to their old spot. This is known as relapsing and it can nullify all the hard work that has been done by the dentist, the orthodontic device and the patient into pushing the teeth to their new positions.

Clearpath specialises in providing high quality orthodontic appliances like 3d CAD/CAM aligners which help in straightening teeth. These are non-intrusive i.e. unlike dental braces that affect the life of an individual in different ways, they work quietly without even letting anyone become aware of their presence.

Braces: A certain route to an improved oral hygiene

The root cause of many oral problems can be simply traced back to the conditions of teeth. They are the reason why one complains of pain in gums or bad breath. They are the reason why one feels awkward while smiling or talking to other person because of their improper alignment. While some of these can be natural or due to some accident, some of them are a result of negligence. If one doesn’t take care of teeth properly i.e. not brushing and flossing them regularly, eventually food particle that remain stuck in between them may create problems resulting in tooth pain, tooth decay at al. The simple answer to avoid this is visiting a dentist who, after a thorough examination, will ascertain the cause of the condition that may require a surgery, wearing dental appliances like braces or aligners combined with tooth positioners.

The focus here is about braces. The braces are advised for those who have a mild case of malocclusion. These have been in use for a very long period of time and have proven to be an effective and lasting solution. However, they bring with them certain irritating conditions like taste of metal, pain, avoiding food that might damage them etc. Apart from these, they are visible to others and thus one becomes quite self-aware in social conditions.

People tend to avoid smiling or laughing out loudly to avoid exposing their teeth fitted with braces. There is a solution for all this. Clear braces and invisible braces are an alternative to them. These are made of materials like ceramics that reduces their visibility and are thus known as clear braces. The latter (invisible) is fitted behind the teeth rather than in front. They are essentially the same as metal braces that are fitted in front and differ only in their placement.

What is to be kept in mind is the fact that these are only helpful in dealing with the visibility factor. The other demerits like inability to eat anything, avoiding drinks that might stain them etc. remain valid for these clear and invisible braces. There is another option for those wanting more – clear aligners. Clearpath specialises in manufacturing these metal grade plastic orthodontic equipments that work on the same principle as braces but due to their unique design these offer unobtrusive and effective treatment. These are designed using latest CAD/CAM technology that perfectly suit individual needs.

For smile designing service please contact ClearPath.

Dental aligners and their clear advantages

When opting for braces aligners, it is prudent to take the advice of an orthodontist. This is because not everyone qualifies to be fitted with invisible aligners. These clear plastic trays, which have become hugely popular among the masses due to their obvious advantages over the traditional methodologies, have come as a boon. The reason why these are appealing to many is because of their comfortness and non-interference. However, for cases that require major movements of teeth, these aren’t practical and consulting a specialist for the course of treatment is the best way forward. In many cases, patients will be advised to go with the traditional fixed appliances. This shouldn’t come as a dampener for one has options to choose from. There are invisible braces which are, as the name suggests, less noticeable than the metal ones. These provide the advantage of anonymity i.e. others can’t make out whether someone has been fixed with braces or not.

Bothe the dental equipments come with distinct merits. The view among the experts is that sometimes aligners take more time than braces to correct mild cases of malocclusions. But their major advantage is that they can be removed at any time. One of the major problems that people fitted with braces face is the hygiene and the ability to enjoy any food they want. With invisible aligners, the problem is solved due to their removability. While eating or cleaning teeth, one can easily take them out as they’re not fixed like braces but simply worn over. They are designed using 3d technology after taking impressions of the teeth and then constructing a model based on which the aligners will be manufactured. Also if someone is missing a tooth, these medical grade plastic trays can be fitted with an artificial one.

These apply gentle and steady force that eventually pushes the teeth to their ideal positions. One may experience pain and soreness during the initial days. Popping in few tablets will take care of it and with time it will fade away. One may also encounter a little difficulty while speaking but as one becomes accustomed to their (aligners) presence, it returns to normal.

ClearPath provides 3d CAD/CAM aligners which are affordable and manufactured employing latest technology. All over the world, the patients are increasingly using them to treat their misaligned teeth and for a beautiful smile. It is flexible, user-friendly and most importantly highly effective. For smile designing service please contact ClearPath.

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.

For smile designing service please contact ClearPath.

Invisible braces and there clear advantages

When asked what your biggest weakness is, a majority of people reply laziness. This is a trait that is common in both humans and animals. This habit of procrastination in turn induces a false sense of belief that everything will eventually fall in place. But the truth is everyone runs out of luck. And when the question is about the health, it becomes all the more a serious concern. Many of us regard certain conditions as innocuous; for example dental problems. All we do is brush them and then forget about it. However, the truth is taking care of teeth requires more than just cleaning them twice a day (I bet most of those reading this do this only once). We ignore the conditions such as mild malocclusion i.e. teeth out of their place. These have a potential to cause some serious health issues if not tended to in a timely manner. Wearing a simple orthodontic appliance such as braces will help in fixing them.

Many consider braces clearly as something that is specific to a certain age group which is a false assumption. There is no specific age for getting them. However, as they say the early the better. Still, adults today are fast taking advantage of the modern dentistry to improve not just their oral hygiene but overall personality too. A healthy set of teeth results in bright smile that adds weight to a person's charisma. Now, the question of how can a self-conscious adult can think to bear the burden of seeing with clunky, metal braces? The answer is simple – options.

Concerning the reasons why one would rather feel happy with crowded teeth than get them fixed by wearing braces, several innovations have taken place over the years that have made the process of pushing teeth into their most ideal positions an invisible process. The clear braces are made of less visible materials that easily mix in with the colour of the teeth. Then there are braces that are invisible to others. In simple terms, these are fixed behind the teeth rather than the conventional frontal part so that they are out of sight. However, make no mistake regarding their effectiveness. They treat the misaligned teeth in the same manner as traditional metal braces do. Clearly, there distinction from the metal ones is their composition and placement.

However, if not at all interested in the idea of wearing braces then CAD/CAM aligners is the best option for you. These plastic trays are both transparent and comfortable. These have gained significant popularity all over the world because of their effectiveness and obvious advantages over the braces. They are flexible i.e. removable as per wish and also others cannot make out whether someone is wearing them or not.

For smile designing service please contact ClearPath.