How To Properly Maintain Invisalign Braces And Avoid Risks

A team of experts has been working on a particular type of brace which appears to be a series of clear trays custom-made to fit a patients' teeth. The patient is prescribed a certain size of these clear trays for a specific period of time, to position teeth into a desirable position.

The greatest benefit is that Invisalign braces are clear and hard to detect. This uniqueness makes the final product expensive to fit and maintain. In the sense that you are already investing heavily in aligners, it is important that you learn to how to clean and maintain them.

Invest In A Quality Denture Cleaning Paste

Obviously, you wouldn't want your expensive braces to get cloudy or experience a change in color, making them visible. Hence, your orthodontist will probably prescribe the best cleaning products to use on your aligners.

Soaking Aligners

This should be a daily routine whereby you soak your aligners in a suitable cleaner, in the morning and evening. Since aligners are removable, it's highly advisable that you soak them during mealtimes. Before you put your aligners back on, at least ascertain that you have brushed your teeth.

In case the cleaner damages your aligners, stop using soaking them and instead use baking soda as an alternative, before taking your concerns to your orthodontist.

What Are The Risks?

Clear plastic aligners have been known to yield fast results and rarely disappoint. They are recognized as a good option to help transform your smile with the least inconvenience. However, there are certain risks involved. Treatments are quite complex and if handled by a less-than-professional orthodontist, you may end up with problems concerning your nerve endings. This sometimes leads to damaged nerves that result in tooth removal.

The teeth positioning achieved may not remain stable as expected, after treatment. Mostly, if this occurs, the teeth and jaw structure continue repositioning; hence, a retainer may be the ultimate solution for several years.

Moreover, aligners initiate a cellular response in the tissue around the teeth area which eventually paves way for tooth movement. However, in some cases, this feedback causes damage to the roots of teeth. In adverse situations, the gums become weaker, which increases chances of roots desorption. Therefore, it's critically important that you only select a qualified professional to handle your treatment; otherwise, you might face such adverse reactions.

A patient may take some time before getting used to putting on such aligners, due to the discomfort. Every set of aligners comes with its discomfort level, since they are resized to reposition your teeth. A rare side effect may be mouth dryness or an increase in salivation. You may have a problem with your speech, temporarily; since the fitting is still new to your mouth.

Despite the risks involved, fitting aligners has been proven as one of the fastest methods to reposition teeth. The Australian Dental Association whose primary objective the improvement of oral health within the public recommends the use of these clear plastic aligners for simple and moderate cases.


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At Corinna St. Orthodontics, a team of orthodontics, including by Dr.Sam Whittle, has worked over the years to help patients resolve their dental problems. They are experts in diverse treatment options, including invisalign treatment. All you need to do is book an appointment. Browse our website at http://cstorthodontics.com.au/types-of-braces/invisible-braces/invisalign/ for more info and services.