Incorrect alignment of the teeth has always been a source of complexes and lack of self-confidence. For this reason, more and more, the demand for treatments to correct dental malcolusion has been increasing among patients. 2021 has been the year of invisible dental alignment in Spain.
In dental malocclusion, the patient has deviated, crowded or protruding teeth; or the upper teeth do not fit properly in the bite with the lower teeth. In other words, there is an incorrect alignment of the teeth. If these signs are observed, a specialist in dentistry should be consulted, as it is important that it is diagnosed and treated early to avoid the need for more complex interventions in the future.
Why is invisible alignment a trend?
According to data from DrSmile, a company specializing in invisible orthodontics, the demand for invisible dental alignment is growing. The results of the ‘Study of Smile Care Habits in Spain’, prepared by the company, indicate that 46.14% of those consulted say that the most important thing for a beautiful smile is to have correctly aligned teeth, ahead of having white teeth (35.35%), a correct bite (10.59%) and having teeth of the same size (7.92%).
Many patients have opted for invisible dental alignment over traditional orthodontics for these reasons:
- Discretion: it is a totally transparent orthodontic, so it is the most discreet option if we do not want to wear brackets or metal aligners.
- Comfort: invisible orthodontics does not cause wounds like other traditional methods. Therefore, they are perfect for all-day wear.
- Oral hygiene: invisible aligners can be removed and cleaned with neutral soap, so the patient can brush his teeth with total comfort and without leaving any trace of food.
- Spaced check-ups: the patient must make periodic visits, but this does not involve emergency check-ups. They can adapt their visits to the rhythm of their life and, depending on the clinic, they can follow up with the specialist via videoconsultation.
- Advanced technology: innovative techniques to customize orthodontics to the patient’s characteristics.
What habits should we follow if we wear invisible aligners?
Invisible aligners are a revolutionary treatment that allows you to see results quickly, but it is also necessary to follow a maintenance.
As mentioned above, these aligners are removable, but it is advisable to wear them most of the day to achieve fast and effective results. Therefore, remove them only when necessary, for example, to drink, eat or brush your teeth.
If the patient is a smoker and consumes tobacco while wearing the aligners, they may darken and stain. It is therefore preferable to remove them before smoking, brush your teeth once you have finished and then put them back in.
It is also very important to keep the aligners clean. Daily oral hygiene should be carried out, cleaning them with a suitable brush and cold or lukewarm water and neutral soap.
Once the treatment is finished and the alignment of the teeth is complete, the work continues. To prevent them from shifting again, a maintenance splint or retainer is necessary, which you will wear while you sleep.
The advantages of invisible dental aligners over traditional orthodontics have made them the most esthetic option, as they are completely transparent, but also the most comfortable because they can be removed and allow for daily oral hygiene.