[Q&A] Are clear braces effective?

Braces are a dental solution that helps teeth align evenly on the jaw, correcting misalignments and crookedness. However, easily visible braces on teeth make many people feel self-conscious. Therefore, these days, transparent braces are the most popular because they bring both aesthetics and convenience and comfort. So really, are clear braces effective? Let’s answer with My Auris through the following article. 

Are clear braces effective?

Clear braces are effective in orthodontics for mild and moderate cases. Convenient, highly aesthetic, easy to remove and install, less painful than traditional metal braces. According to orthodontists, transparent braces with appliances are more improved than braces but are still effective in straightening teeth into the correct position and overcoming shortcomings. 

Implementing clear braces at reputable dental facilities, ensuring the doctor’s skills and treatment regimen as well as the quality of the equipment will help the orthodontic process go smoothly and effectively.

So, are clear braces effective the answer is yes but customers must have it done at a reputable dentist that ensures the doctor’s skill, expertise, experience and the quality of the clear braces trays. 

Benefits of clear braces

Transparent braces use transparent braces trays designed according to personal specifications, made from transparent plastic to ensure quality standards. These braces hug the jaw tightly, applying force to help the teeth easily move and align in the correct position on the jaw. 

Depending on the degree of misalignment and each person’s condition, the number of braces trays varies. Normally, the number of braces trays ranges from 20-40 trays during the orthodontic process. Change each tray 1-2 weeks apart, accordingly, each tray helps teeth move about 0.2-0.25 cm. 

With transparent braces as an appliance, it brings many advantages as well as overcomes some shortcomings of traditional braces. Specifically as follows:

• Highly aesthetic: With transparent braces that hug the dental arch, it is difficult to identify when communicating with others. When smiling, talking, eating and drinking, it’s not as obvious as braces, so it’s quite goodSuitable for people who require high aesthetics when orthodontic. Especially those who work in teaching, theater, art, flight attendants,…
• Convenience and comfort: If the braces are fixed on the outside of the teeth, the transparent braces will be easy to remove and convenient in life. 
• Easy to clean: Because the braces tray is easy to remove, cleaning both the appliance and the teeth becomes easier. This also helps protect oral health, minimizing diseases during the braces process compared to braces. 
• Easy eating: Every time you eat, people with braces will remove the braces tray, so they can easily eat and enjoy their favorite foods without having to abstain too much like with braces. 
• Pain relief: The braces are made with rounded edges, not causing scratches to soft tissue or tongue. Although the braces hug the dental arch and help force the teeth to move, it will cause pain and slight jaw irritation, but it is only mild, unlike braces. 
• Save time: With braces, people with braces need to schedule regular visits to the dentist every 2-3 weeks to adjust traction and monitor mobility. As for clear braces,  it helps people with braces save time, especially those who often go on business trips or have busy jobs. Because clear braces do not require regular dental visits, they only come once every 2-3 months. And the person wearing braces will change the braces at home according to the doctor’s instructions. 
• Highly effective: Quality-assured transparent braces will be applied to many cases of mild to severe misalignment to correct misalignments and defects. 

In addition to the many benefits of clear braces, people with braces also need to consider some disadvantages in terms of cost and orthodontic time. 

• Cost of braces: The price of clear braces is much higher than that of braces. 
• The braces time can be longer and must be worn 20-24 hours a day to be effective. 

Many different brands. Depending on the needs, the person with braces chooses the appropriate braces tray. 

Clear Aligner braces tray 

This braces tray is made and produced in Vietnam using German technology. However, Clear Aligner braces trays are manufactured on plaster jaw models, so the accuracy is not high. During the orthodontic process, braces will be crafted one by one based on the ability to move teeth through each stage. 

3D clear brace tray

This brace tray is made from transparent plastic to ensure aesthetics and safety for the user. Applying modern technology in diagnosis and orthodontics, 3D Clear braces allow braces users to know the orthodontic process in advance, saving time and money. 

Ecligner brace tray

This brace tray is made in Korea, however, the manufacturing process is not modern so the brace tray does not ensure high aesthetics. These braces not only have the effect of adjusting teeth but also have the ability to widen the jawbone. 

Zenyum brace tray

This brace tray originates in Singapore. This method uses 3D tooth impression technology, simulating images before and after braces using a computer, helping bracers to easily visualize the orthodontic effect. Zenyum braces trays are made from high-quality silicon, helping to ensure health safety and not cause irritation in the oral cavity environment. 

Invisalign braces tray 

The invisalign braces tray is the most famous type of braces tray among the above braces trays. Invisalign braces have a fairly simple structure with a combination of multiple smart technology platforms, improved over 20 years of research and development by Align Technology company in the US. 

Invisalign trays are made from high-quality bioplastic, exclusive technology certified by the FDA – US Food and Drug Administration as safe for health, even for pregnant women. Furthermore, after taking a 3D tooth impression, the bracer can observe the results in advance thanks to Align Check technology. In addition, the braces are manufactured by Align Company in the US with modern technology, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency. 

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Are clear braces not as effective as braces?

Clear braces still bring good results if done at home prestigious department. At this time, based on the condition of the teeth and the degree of misalignment, the doctor will advise on the appropriate orthodontic method to achieve absolute results.

Do clear braces take a long time? 

The time it takes to get clear braces depends on the difficulty of each case. In some cases, there are cases where you see good results after 1 year, then perform another round of detailed refinement in about 1 more year. Normally, cases with average difficulty, and choosing Invisalign braces will last 2-3 years. 

Only for children, transparent braces are effective

Many people think that transparent braces are only suitable and effective for children. with children. However, thanks to advanced and modern technology, transparent braces, especially Invisalign, are still effective in correcting misalignments, buck teeth, underbites, crowded teeth, etc. in adults and adults. 

Above is some information about are clear braces effective, hoping that customers will understand more about this orthodontic method. From there, customers consider and choose the appropriate type of transparent braces tray. If you still have concerns, please contact My Auris dentist immediately for more detailed advice and answers about clear braces in particular and orthodontic methods in general. 

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