ALIGNERS : INVISALIGN
Clear aligners are custom-made, transparent plastic trays that gradually straighten teeth, offering a less visible alternative to traditional braces by applying gentle, consistent pressure, making them removable for eating and cleaning, ideal for mild-to-moderate alignment issues like crowding, gaps, or overbites, and typically involving a series of interchangeable trays over several months to a year.
Invisible Braces: A Closer Look at Clear Aligners
Clear Aligners, often referred to as Invisible Braces, offer a modern way to straighten teeth. These are transparent trays crafted from a specialized PMMA plastic.
Unlike traditional braces with metal wires and brackets, Clear Aligners shift teeth into the desired position using gentle, continuous force, eliminating the associated discomfort and aesthetic drawbacks.
Each set of aligners is uniquely tailored to the patient based on a precise 3D digital scan.
What is the difference between Traditional Braces & Clear Aligners?
Traditional Braces
Clear Aligners / Invisible Braces
Visibility
Highly Noticeable
Invisible – One cannot spot them easily
Removability
Non – Removable
Removable – People have the freedom to remove aligners while eating, brushing & flossing
Oral Hygiene
Difficult to maintain routine healthy Oral Care
Since removable, it is easy to maintain routine healthy Oral Care
Comfort
Less comfortable
More comfortable than Traditional Braces
Duration
Takes longer than aligners(varies from case to case)
Takes relatively less time than traditional braces(varies from case to case)