Clear aligners for adults: Why it's never too late to get a perfect smile

Most people tend to associate orthodontic treatment with childhood or adolescence, but the truth is that this corrective treatment is not only intended for children, but can also be indicated for adults.

Considering that there are many adults who do not feel comfortable with their smile and the alignment of their teeth, it is not surprising that clear aligners are an increasingly popular option for adults who wish to correct the alignment of their teeth and achieve a perfect smile.

The growing popularity of clear aligners is largely due to the various advantages they offer. Below we will mention some of them, with special emphasis on their great usefulness and practicality for adults.

They are practically invisible:

As they are transparent and practically imperceptible, they allow the patient to correct their bite discreetly, without it being very obvious that they are undergoing orthodontic treatment (which would be totally evident if they were wearing conventional orthodontics with metal braces).

This is quite attractive for adult patients as they will be able to complete their corrective treatment while continuing with their social life, work or studies without their appearance being altered or compromised.

They are removable:

Since they can be removed at will that allows the patient to brush and floss easily and comfortably, which is quite convenient during working hours if we take into account that dental cleaning is more complicated and time-consuming when using conventional orthodontics due to braces and wires.

In addition, since they are removed for eating, there is no inconvenience of food debris trapped in the appliance, as with conventional orthodontics. Also, there are no restrictions as to what foods the patient can eat (remember that there are certain foods that braces wearers should avoid, as they can damage the appliance, such as nuts, crunchy or sticky foods, popcorn, whole fruits or vegetables, etc.).

Fewer follow-up appointments:

We could state that during treatment with clear aligners patients have to allocate fewer hours of their time to attend follow-up appointments. As it is a treatment based on the use of advanced software, it is already known in advance how many aligners the patients will need, and it is the patients themselves who change the aligners at home approximately every two weeks (they do not need to come to the office to activate the appliance as is necessary with braces).

And since patients only have to visit the dentist approximately every 2 months, clear aligners are considered an ideal treatment for adults who have a busy work and/or school life and little free time.

Convenience:

They are easy to wear, put in and take out. They do not cause discomfort or injury to oral soft tissues compared to traditional braces. This makes their use quite practical and comfortable for adults.

They promote self-esteem:

Treatment with clear aligners helps to increase the patient's self-esteem and self-perception, which has a positive impact on their daily life and interpersonal relationships whether at work or at school.

It should be noted that having aligned teeth is not only an aesthetic advantage but also improves the health of the oral cavity as there is less plaque and food debris that accumulates between the teeth, which translates into less risk of developing diseases such as periodontal disease or cavities (which can also affect other parts of our body triggering systemic diseases).

In addition, due to factors such as tooth loss during adulthood our bite can change resulting in malocclusions and bite problems, so it is never too late to undergo orthodontic treatment to improve our bite and smile.

Keep in mind that not all patients are ideal candidates for invisible orthodontics, so if you are interested in this treatment and think it is right for you we invite you to schedule a consultation with us at Dr. Aburas Dental Center located in Jumeirah, here our team of expert dentists will evaluate your case and offer you the most appropriate treatment for your needs.