A confident smile is a powerful tool that everyone deserves to wear with pride. Unfortunately, some of us aren’t exactly fond of the dental flaws we’ve been given, but each of us has the power to change that!
The first step to loving your smile begins with a dental impression kit from NewSmile. We send the kit straight to your door, you follow our easy step-by-step instructions to create a mold of your teeth, and voilà! The journey has begun, quick and simple!
But what happens next?
You’ll be pleased to learn that the following steps are just as simple as the home impression kit.
In this article, we’ll explain each step in detail so you have a full understanding of how we will help you obtain that beautiful pearly-white grin you’ve been dreaming of. Here is what you can expect after you complete the impression kit.
Once you’ve sent us your mold you created using the home impression kit, one of our licensed dental experts will review the mold and begin crafting the best strategy for your teeth. Just like a traditional dental health practitioner, our team of professionals create a personalized month-to-month plan to help you achieve your smile goals. Unlike a traditional dental health practitioner, this doesn’t require several in-office visits.
Once your smile plan has been finalized and reviewed by one of our dental experts, it’s time for a sneak peek at the final result (a.k.a. your dream smile). Not long after sending your completed impressions, you will receive a preview of our plans and a sneak peek of what your smile will look like at the end of your transformation. After you approve your personalized smile plan, we can get to work!
After the home impression kit, the planning, and the sneak peek, it’s time to put our plans for your smile into action. You will receive your invisible aligners, shipped right to your door and ready to use! Well, almost ready.
As anxious as you may be to begin your smile transformation, it’s important that you clean your aligners before use. Give them a good, thorough cleaning with soap and hot water before you slide them into place.
In just three steps and a couple of weeks, you’ll be ready to begin your smile transformation with your customized set of invisible aligners from your dental impression kit. Pop those babies in and let them do the rest of the work. Wear your aligners as instructed—which is pretty much all the time. The only time you should remove your aligners is when you’re brushing your teeth, eating, or drinking a beverage that isn’t water.
Some users make the mistake of thinking their invisible aligners act as a shield for their teeth, so they become negligent when it comes to their oral hygiene; however, this assumption is incorrect. While the aligners will fit nice and snug against your teeth, it is possible for saliva and bacteria to get trapped beneath them, which can increase your risk of developing cavities. Keep up good oral hygiene habits, and take the time to investigate other common misassumptions and myths about teeth-straightening.
At NewSmile, we don’t just ship your aligners and move on. We’re with you throughout the entire process to ensure your expectations are being met and things are going as planned when you get your dental impression kit. As you transform your teeth at home, you can expect regular, remote checkups with one of our licensed dental professionals about your progress and common side effects of wearing aligners. These brief reviews will allow our experts to make sure you’re on track to achieving your smile goals and give you the opportunity to express any questions or concerns you may have along the way.
That’s really all there is to it! See? We told you the process was as simple as the home impression kit! In only five steps, you can have your dream smile! So what are you waiting for? Find out how you can get your impression kit for free and start your journey today!
Thinking about getting clear braces? Sure, the sound of it is enough to consider them over the conventional metal braces. But make sure to read this first before getting them. This article contains all the information you should know about getting clear braces.
To get teeth aligned, the best time to do it is during your teenage years. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t get your pearly whites when you get older. With clear braces, more and more adults are embracing (no pun intended) the idea of getting their teeth aligned as adults.
In case you haven’t heard of clear braces before, they are another form of teeth alignment treatment that gives the same result as traditional metal or wire braces. However, because they are clear, they are almost unnoticeable.
So, these braces are perfect solutions for those who are hesitating to get the conventional metal braces because they feel like they’ll look like teenagers. Clear braces or also known as clear aligners can make your teeth aligned without making you feel self-conscious.
As you know already, conventional braces are made of metal. On the other hand, clear braces are made of different materials.
These teeth aligners are usually made of polypropylene material that radically reduces the visibility of the dental fitting. With clear braces, your teeth will be covered entirely with materials of the same color, usually ceramic, which reduces their visibility.
Clear braces work the same way as traditional metal braces do – they exert pressure on the teeth to align them. The only main difference is that the materials used for brackets and wires.
Clear braces are made of two main different materials. The clear brackets are usually made of ceramic or polycarbonate, or sometimes, a combination of the two. On the other hand, the flexible wire that connects the brackets is usually made of titanium and/or nickel.
The less visible clear materials used in these types of braces cost more than the traditional metal braces. Clear braces for adults usually cost between $3,500 and $8,000 if you don’t have insurance.
But of course, the prices heavily depend on where you’re getting your braces from. Orthodontists in more rural places are usually cheaper compared to the professionals that are based in bigger cities.
Clear liners are made to work at a much faster pace compared to conventional metal braces. So, you can expect the same level of results as conventional metal braces, but within a shorter period.
On average, the clear braces treatment completes in 12 months – this can be shorter or longer, depending on the severity of the case.
Clear braces with ceramics tend to be more fragile. The pressure of your teeth aligning can cause low-quality ceramic brackets to break. This can also lead to the straightening process taking longer because of the delays in the straightening process.
Orthodontists recommend brushing, rinsing, and flossing your teeth immediately after eating. The same thing goes for any type of braces, but this is especially more important if you’re wearing clear braces.
Prolonged contact with food particles increases the concentration of stains. So, removing food from your teeth as quickly as possible is the best way to keep your clear braces clear.
Brushing your teeth right after every meal is highly recommended. Not only this will keep your clear braces less prone to stain, but this will also help you prevent tooth decay and other oral-related problems.
The white ceramic brackets don’t stain. However, the elastics that hold the wire to the teeth tend to turn yellow. This discoloration is usually due to the kind of food that is being consumed.
And while wearing clear braces shouldn’t prevent you from eating the foods you enjoy, it’s still a good idea to make yourself aware of the foods that have a higher tendency to stain your braces.
The truth is, determining the foods to avoid can truly be a challenge. However, the rule of thumb you may want to remember is: if it stains your tongue, then it will likely to stain your braces.
Just like any other form of orthodontic treatment, you must be aware of all the fine print associated with the process you’re planning to do. And just like any other teeth aligning treatment, clear braces have their fair share of pros and cons.
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Price: $92/mo. With $0 or $1,799 if you pay once
Invisible aligner is another orthodontic treatment that aligns the teeth without the use of metal braces. In this process, you’ll have a series of custom-made clear braces that pull the teeth into position gradually.
Unlike conventional braces, clear aligners use plastic molds that cover the teeth. These are also a great solution for adults who don’t want to wear old-school type of braces.
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Price: $5,000-$7,000
Lingual braces work like traditional braces, the main difference is that they are placed at the back of the teeth (by the tongue and palate) instead of in front.
So, they are another great cosmetic alternative for those who don’t want to show their teeth alignment process. The treatment may take 18 to 36 months, depending on the severity of a patient's overcrowding of teeth or bite.
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Clear braces have brought so much hype within the past few years. After all, they are an incredible alternative form of treatment to conventional metallic braces. This makes them an ideal option for adults who don’t want to look like middle school students.
However, while clear braces are not as visible as traditional braces, they are not completely invisible. Especially when you’ve been wearing them for a longer period and they become stained.
Fortunately, there are better options. Invisible aligners from NewSmile® can be the better option if you’re looking for a more unnoticeable way of aligning your teeth. Aside from being less visible, they are also more affordable and a faster aligning process.
Invisible aligners are designed with comfort in mind, so you don’t have to worry about feeling weird while you’re wearing them unlike when you wear clear braces. And because they are removable, eating and drinking remain enjoyable – you don’t have to worry about food getting stuck in your braces!
Admit it; when you're watching TV you sometimes, if not more than sometimes, envy how beautiful and straight the teeth of those actors and actresses are. You might even find yourself wishing you could have a smile like that, but then you figure it would be too expensive to get straighter teeth. However, a future smile filled with perfect teeth may not be as expensive or unlikely as you might think.
We all want straight teeth, but most of us are filled with myths and false information about teeth straightening and we just never get around to it. Here at NewSmile®, we’ve dispelled nine common teeth-straightening myths to give you the truth about your smile.
Let’s just put this myth to bed immediately, invisible teeth aligners are 75% cheaper than most other teeth straightening treatments. That means straight teeth are not as expensive or as inaccessible as you previously thought. Teeth aligners are an effective alternative to braces and give you the straighter smile you’ve only been dreaming of until now.
This myth seems to make sense, but orthodontists are not the exclusive purveyors of teeth straightening products. In fact, the whole point of teeth aligners is so you can begin teeth straightening at home.
This myth couldn't be further from the truth! At NewSmile® we believe everyone deserves a beautiful smile. About 20% of orthodontic patients are in fact adults.
While complex cases can take time and require an orthodontist, if you’re a candidate for invisible aligners, you could have straighter teeth in less than a year. On average, NewSmile® creates 15-20 different aligners which are worn for 2-3 weeks each.
While slight pain might occur for the first couple of days of when you first put on your aligners, you will not have to deal with most of the pain and discomfort that comes with having braces. Teeth aligners are designed for your specific teeth, so they fit snug against them. Braces have brackets, wires, and spacers that can scratch your cheeks and cause soreness, while teeth aligners do not.
Because teeth aligners can be taken out of your mouth, no bracket glue is necessary for straight teeth. Braces can stain your teeth after years of having metal attached to them and being unable to properly brush them, but teeth aligners let you start teeth straightening at home without any of those worries.
Straight teeth are more than a cosmetic thing. In fact, an aligned jaw and straight bite are healthy. With straight teeth, chewing, biting, and speaking are all improved. Teeth straightening is a great choice for a better smile and a healthier lifestyle.
This myth is true! Because you can take your teeth aligners out when it’s time to eat, you never need to worry about breaking your metal brackets on foods or worry about the other stresses included with having things glued onto your teeth.
Not quite. Teeth aligners are created to work conveniently with your day-to-day life, so cleaning and flossing your teeth are much easier than with metal braces. While the aligners don’t add any specific cavity prevention they do make it easier than braces for you to prevent cavities.
Personal insecurity about one’s appearance is a complex, unforgiving phenomenon. We look in the mirror and make a big deal out of details others, in all likelihood, don’t even notice. Watching movies, we see those perfect Hollywood smiles and it eats at us — if only my smile looked like that. Job interview? “Maybe I won’t get hired because someone will notice my teeth.” People will tell you — it’s what’s inside that counts. And there are some things you just can’t change.
Balding? Sorry, pal. Freckles? Embrace them! Birthmark? It’s part of you. But … what if there was something that bugged you that was easy to change. Something that you can do that you’d wish you’d done years earlier? Something like closing that gap in your teeth that has affected your self esteem for so long? You might see gap-toothed celebs Jack Black, or Madonna, or Woody Harrelson and it makes you obsess over your own tooth gap, wondering “how do people see me?” In France, teeth with gaps are called “lucky teeth” or “happy teeth.” But cultures differ, and for some Americans, having a gap between their teeth makes them anything but happy. In the majority of cases, taking action to close a tooth gap is well worth it, if it improves a patient’s confidence. These days, having a gap-free smile is easily, painlessly and affordably done, without any health risks. Here, we explore the pros and cons of each type of “gap-closing” alternative.
If you see your reflection and that gap between your teeth bothers you every time, placing a negative effect on your self confidence, it makes sense to assess your options for fixing it. Moving on with your life in this way may be more realistic than you think. Assessment starts with knowing what teeth gaps are, and why they form.
The formal name for a gap between two teeth is a diastema, and in humans, this term is most commonly used to describe a space between the two front incisors. Diastema can happen in children and adults, and sometimes the gap can close by itself as a child grows older. There are a few factors that can cause this gap to form, and sometimes a person’s diastema can be caused by more than one condition. Heredity does play a role too, so perhaps you can thank your parents for the gap that has drawn you to this blog post.
First, gaps may form between teeth due to the teeth being too small for the jawbone. That means the teeth have room to space out. Second, there is the tissue that borders your gum line and front teeth. This labial frenulum can overgrow between the teeth, causing a gap to form. Third, teeth gaps can happen because of habits. Thumb-sucking in children pressurizes the front teeth, pushing them outward and apart; and in children and adults, tongue-thrusting can be the cause of a gap between teeth. Tongue thrusting is associated with the swallowing reflex. Some people, when swallowing, press their tongue against the front teeth rather than the roof of the mouth. Finally, gum disease can be a cause for diastema. This is where inflammation affects the gums and tissue that support the teeth.
If your gap is caused by gum disease, the cause should most certainly should not be left untreated. Only once gum disease is remedied — bacteria eliminated and bone health addressed — should action be taken to reduce the gap between your teeth. Most often though, a tooth gap is merely a cosmetic issue that does not pose any health concerns. Your toothbrush can access the gap, food doesn’t get caught as easily, tartar buildup is reduced. It can be ok.
But there is always the question of self esteem. Everyone should feel completely confident in flashing a broad, beaming smile. If the gap between your teeth brings you down and inhibits your ability to communicate, smile, interact and feel confident — considering ways to fix your gap is advised.
Technology has come a long way. Absolutely, you can fix a gap in your teeth without using braces. Zac Efron did it. These days, there are multiple ways to fix your tooth gap. They are:
Some procedures and solutions are more invasive, painful, or expensive than others. Some are completely painless. Here is what you need to know about how each of these dental options can fix the gap between your teeth.
Braces used to be the go-to for straightening and shifting teeth, but now they are something of a last resort. Braces apply pressure over a long period of time, to draw teeth in the desired direction and align the jawbones. It’s an extremely effective method of fixing your gap but it hurts! And it’s expensive. There are better options because this is a little more than what most people with a simple diastema need.
Similarly, implants are used to fill in a single-tooth size gap. An enamel tooth is inserted into the bone or attached to surrounding teeth. An implant is the highest-cost procedure in our list of gap-fixes, and is not something most people with a small gap need to worry about.
Here we have a procedure normally reserved for repairing chipped or broken teeth. It’s effective, and affordable, but these days, not really common for fixing a gap between the front teeth. The problem with bonding is that the bonding agent is not entirely stain-proof.
A crown is a porcelain shell that serves a cosmetic purpose, as well as being a way to repair a cracked tooth. They can also be added to teeth to create an even bite, and being porcelain, it will last a lifetime. A veneer, on the other hand, is a thin shell of porcelain that is bonded to the teeth after a little bit of enamel is removed. These are expensive but popular, especially now that the veneer quality is high. Customer satisfaction is usually a given, but one issue with veneers is that it requires a professional, reputable dentist to carry out the dental work.
These are bands placed around two teeth, which draw the teeth together when worn in bed each night. And they do work, and don’t cost much once an initial check for suitability is done by the dentist. There are limitations, however. The gap cannot be too big, and your other teeth must be straight, or dental issues could happen when the bands start to take effect. Larger gaps can take up to six months to close.
Clear retainers are the best way to affordably and safely fix a gap between the teeth. There is really no downside to an Invisalign style retainer. These are a relatively new alternative to braces but their popularity is surging because the product gets great results. With a high-quality provider such as NewSmile®, an impression kit is sent to a customer’s home, and once the impression of the teeth is made, sent back to the retainer provider. NewSmile® specialists then assess whether the Invisalign product is suitable for each unique customer, and if so, plastic molds are sent and worn by the customer. The customer changes out the retainer as teeth move and the gap closes, for however long is necessary. Kids — and adults who have put up with a gapped smile for far longer than they care to think about — love clear aligners because they are invisible, removable at meal times, and work fast. Clear aligners are a low-cost fix, and in almost all cases, highly successful.
If you have been withholding your smile for years because of a gap between your teeth and are curious about what you’d look like with a gleaming, gap-free smile, there is no reason not to try Invisalign style retainers from a provider such as NewSmile®. You don’t need to wonder about how to fix a gap in your front teeth without braces. Clear aligners are affordable, effective, and no-one will even know you are wearing one — the first they’ll know of it is when you reveal a Hollywood smile you finally feel confident in wearing.
Ready to start wearing a new, happy smile you will love? Why wait? Order an Impression Kit, or see if you're a fit with our NewSmile® smile assessment now to find out if clear aligners will work for you.
Resources
https://www.healthline.com/health/diastema#diastema
https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-with-gap-teeth/celebrity-lists
You’re finally on the path to an even better smile with your NewSmile aligners, but you’ll find temptation along the way. Food can sometimes be our worst enemy, especially for our teeth. Different foods can turn our beautiful white teeth, yellow and sometimes even gray. Let’s find out which foods are the worst culprits and discuss some tips that could help you avoid teeth staining. But before discussing foods that stain your teeth, let’s have a look at some technical terms.
The food that we eat and liquids that we consume are made up of different components, and there are three substances that are horrible for our teeth; they are acid, chromogens, and tannins. These substances are to blame for stained teeth.
Some of these food products may seem hard to give up altogether and as with everything, moderation is the key. Mind the number of cups of coffee and tea that you drink, try not to go too crazy with the berries during the summer season, and if you are going to drink cola, try to choose sugar-free. A few other things that you could try is:
Love your smile and keep them healthy at the same time. NewSmile is excited to be your partner!
There are two sorts of orthodontic medicines: traditional braces and clear aligners.
Traditional Braces
Supports are unquestionably the most popular orthodontic procedure. Know that supports have changed a lot lately and are presently more circumspect.
Little metal or porcelain sections are attached to the front of the teeth and interconnected by a curve wire, the snugness of which may differ, to steadily move the teeth as per a foreordained arrangement. This arrangement applies slight however consistent weight on the teeth to move them into their ideal position. The wire should be supplanted a few times with a thicker wire to keep moving the teeth until the ideal outcomes are acquired.
Supports right the situation of the teeth both independently and at the same time.
When the supports have been introduced, they must be balanced so as to keep up the right level of strain. Ordinary follow-up arrangements (each six to about two months by and large) are needed to permit the expert to screen the treatment.
Braces and dental cleanliness
Wearing supports requires astounding oral cleanliness. If you don't mind read our wellbeing tip regarding this matter.
Clear aligners
Clear aligners are an answer for patients looking for a more careful orthodontic treatment than ordinary supports, as they don't utilize sections or wires - they're actually invisible when worn.
Clear aligners are a cutting edge and close undetectable strategy for adjusting mild to moderate orthodontic issues. They adjust teeth similarly as supports do, yet utilizing a straightforward, removable clear aligner.
Much the same as with customary supports, change arrangements are commonly every six to about two months. Nonetheless, clear teeh straightening aligners are changed like clockwork by and large, in light of your dental specialist's proposals. Each aligner gradually modifies your teeth as per the arrangement settled on by your dental specialist, by applying the necessary degree of weight.
As a rule, orthodontic treatment utilizing clear aligners is quicker than with customary supports. Since persistent consistence is basic to the achievement of the treatment, patients must be restrained about wearing their aligners consistently to abstain from dragging out the treatment or trading off the outcomes.
Treatment with clear aligners includes making a virtual model of your teeth with a PC program to give all of you of the means in question, from the underlying situation of the teeth up to the last wanted outcome.
There's a lot of benefits to choose clear aligners. There's oral cleanliness since they're removable, and you can brush your teeth normally as you straighten your teeth. Invisible aligners are also more comfortable since metal and/or ceramic braces can cut the insides of your mouth and tongue. The comfort level is more or less the same since you are shifting teeth to a straighter position, and there will be mild pain/tenderness as you go through your teeth straightening treatment. The last, and most evident benefit is that nobody can tell you're wearing them after you get used to speaking with them on. For those that only want to wear aligners in the evening, there is now the option for Night Aligners, that are removed completely in the day, and only worn at home and while sleeping. As orthodontic technology progresses, new advances will continue to find more discreet, effective and convenient ways to straighten teeth.
View clear aligner pricing plans here - 75% less cost than traditional braces. Affordable clear aligners are now available to be delivered to your door.
Are your teeth crooked, have spaces, or crowded? Do you simply dislike your smile? You’ve most likely thought about getting braces and there are many benefits to getting traditional metal braces—and that’s why they’re so commonly used.
Keep in mind that braces are now the only option these days. It’s worth considering if an at-home clear aligner treatment is a good choice for you. Read on to learn the benefits of straightening your teeth at home, and how exactly at-home teeth straightening really works.
Benefits of Teeth Straightening at Home
Clear aligners are almost always the most affordable way to get a smile you love. NewSmile®'s impression kit, teeth aligners, retainers, and whitening kit will only cost you 75% less up front, or low monthly payments.
When you choose to straighten your teeth at home, you'll avoid all waiting rooms and receive qualified guidance and treatment from NewSmile®'s dental professionals to fix that precious smile of yours!
At-Home Treatment from Dental Professionals, you’re not sacrificing anything you would receive with traditional metal braces. With traditional braces, it’s important to get advice and guidance from a dental professional throughout your treatment.
The NewSmile® 3D Treatment Preview gives a look of your future smile, and an estimate for the length of treatment. Your entire teeth straightening plan is personalized and approved by board-certified dentist. If you have any questions or concerns along the way, you can get helpful advice from those same dental professionals—without needing to schedule or pay for an orthodontist appointment.
How Does At-Home Teeth Straightening Work?
Step 1: Smile Assessment
At-home teeth straightening may not be for everyone. Take our free Smile Assessment, where you’ll answer a few questions about your smile goals and upload a photo of your teeth so that our qualified dental professionals can take a look.
Step 2: Impression Kit
If you’re approved to move forward with at-home teeth straightening, we’ll send you an Impression Kit after your purchase. In about 30 minutes, you'll use our custom putty and trays to make molds of your top and bottom rows of teeth. Using the included shipping label, you’ll then send your moulds back to us.
Step 3: 3D Treatment Preview
Once we receive your teeth molds, we’ll create a 3D Treatment Preview. This will show a before/after of your smile. It's a great way for you to preview every angle of your future smile with an estimate of your treatment length with NewSmile®.
Step 4: At-Home Teeth Straightening
Once you’ve approved your treatment preview, we’ll send you everything you need upfront: clear aligners, retainers and a carrying case. All you need to do is stay on top of your treatment, changing aligners every two weeks to keep progressing with your customized plan. Once your treatment plan is completed we will send you a teeth whitening kit.
Step 4: Retainers to Maintain Your Smile
Congratulations, your treatment is all finished up! You’ve now got the smile you’ve been dreaming of—and you didn’t have to visit the orthodontist’s office once. To make sure your smile stays beautiful, we’ll send you retainers to wear at night so your teeth don’t shift.
Should I Straighten My Teeth at Home?
If you're still not sure if straightening your teeth at home is the right choice for you, consider your lifestyle.
Are you lacking confidence in your smile? Do you smile with your mouth closed to avoid letting others see your teeth? NewSmile® is the easiest way to make a change without leaving the comfort of your home.
NewSmile® was created specifically as an at-home teeth straightening solution, and through years of experience, we’ve nailed down the process under qualified dental supervision.
Are you ready for your new smile? Complete our online Smile Assessment to see if you're a candidate.
Sources:
https://oralb.com/en-us/oral-health/life-stages/braces/how-much-do-braces-cost
The Best Alternative to Traditional Clear Braces
There was a time when metal braces were the only solution if you wanted straighter teeth to get an awesome smile. Then, clear braces were developed with the benefit of being less conspicuous. However, the biggest breakthrough in orthodontic appliances came with the introduction of clear plastic aligners – now considered by many as the best alternative to conventional clear braces.
Metal Braces, Clear Braces and Invisible Aligners
Clear braces are similar in shape and size to their metal counterparts, but have clear or tooth-coloured brackets typically made from ceramic, which makes them more discreet.
Like metal braces, clear braces are fixed appliances – they stay in your mouth all the time during treatment.
This makes brushing and flossing difficult, which can result in oral health issues such as tooth decay. Another problem is the inconvenience of being unable to remove your braces, including a long list of foods that have to be avoided to protect the braces from damage.
To address issues like these, removable aligners were developed with no wires or brackets, and made from medical-grade polyurethane resin (clear plastic) that’s almost invisible in the mouth.
What is the Best Age for Braces?
You may associate orthodontic treatment with youngsters but it’s never too late to get your teeth straightened or rectify bite problems – as Harvard Medical School points out – and many adults seek orthodontic treatment to boost self-confidence by enhancing their appearance.
Dental experts recommend that children should get their first orthodontic check-up by the age of seven, when the jaw and teeth are still growing, which usually makes treatment easier.
However, many orthodontic problems respond better to treatment after all the permanent teeth have emerged, and studies indicate that adults are just as likely to need braces as children and teens – teeth can shift out of position as you get older, due to natural changes in the mouth, injury, or a medical condition.
In general, people are living longer and keeping their teeth for life, which makes it advisable for adults to get crooked teeth fixed.
What Can You Use Instead of Braces?
When invisible aligners made their debut in 1999, traditional metal and clear braces were suddenly no longer the only options for straightening teeth. And Aligners soon became a popular alternative, particularly among adults who discovered they could get their dream smile without lengthy treatment with old-style braces.
Advantages of clear aligners include:
What is a Cheaper Alternative to Braces?
The most affordable discreet alternative to braces or in-office aligners is at-home teeth straightening.
Many individuals used to endure the embarrassment of crooked teeth because they found the cost of braces prohibitive and didn’t like the look of them. In-office invisible aligner treatment solved the latter problem but were even more costly than braces.
Then along came an affordable solution, home teeth straightening. For example, clear aligners from NewSmile® cost 75 percent less than braces and thousands less than in-office invisible aligner treatment. For a one-off payment of $1,799 or 24 monthly instalments of $92/month with $0 down, you get:
Besides financial benefits, at-home aligner teeth straightening has many other advantages, such as:
Do Clear Braces Cost More than Metal?
If you’re looking for a more discreet option to straighten your teeth, you’ll find that aligners from your dentist or orthodontist tend to cost more than standard metal braces, and that clear braces are more expensive than metal ones.
Getting invisible aligners via mail can save you thousands of dollars compared with both braces and in-office aligner treatment.
How Long do Braces Take to Straighten Teeth?
Average treatment time with braces is about two years, depending on the complexity of the orthodontic problem.
For most people who want to fix their crooked teeth, in-office invisible aligners offer a shorter treatment time – typically 12 to 18 months.
Clear aligners from a good at-home teeth straightening company can give you your perfect smile in six months or even less.
How Can I Straighten My Teeth Without Braces?
Invisible aligners can’t exert the same force as braces. This means that conventional braces are sometimes the only solution – if you have severely crooked or misaligned teeth, for example, or need complex orthodontic treatment.
However, clear invisible aligners can work effectively to fix mild to moderate cases of gapped teeth or crowded teeth, and less severe cases of:
While straightening your teeth at home is both safe and effective under professional supervision, it can be downright dangerous if you should be tempted by any of the DIY “orthodontic easy fixes” you may come across on social media.
A 2017 survey by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) found that spurious online “how to” guides on teeth straightening were on the rise. The AAO warned that trying to fix crooked teeth with household objects such as string, paper clips, rubber bands, pencils and dental floss could cause irreversible damage and lead to oral infections.
With the help of a trustworthy home teeth straightening company, you can straighten your teeth in the comfort of your own home without traditional braces, monthly visits to the dental office – or paper clips or string!
How Professional Home Teeth Straightening Works
When straightening your teeth at home with the help of dental professionals, you get everything you need to start and complete your treatment safely – delivered to your door.
You’ll be mailed an easy-to-use impression kit to create molds of your teeth, which are used to fabricate a series of customized aligners to gradually move your teeth into their correct position.
Is At-Home Teeth Straightening Safe?
Reputable home teeth straightening companies prioritize patient safety.
For instance, NewSmile® has dental professionals on hand to answer any questions or concerns. They also assess individual cases to determine whether at-home teeth straightening is suitable for each customer.
Furthermore, their aligners are licensed by Health Canada and FDA Approved in the United States.
Is Home Teeth Straightening Right for Me?
You may have heard about home teeth straightening but are unsure whether it’s the best alternative to traditional clear braces for you.
If you have a complex orthodontic problem, conventional braces are likely to provide a more effective solution. However, most people want to straighten their teeth mainly for cosmetic reasons, and at-home aligner treatment offers a faster, more convenient and affordable means to get the smile you’ve always wanted.
The easiest way to determine whether home teeth straightening is right for you is to get a free NewSmile® smile assessment.
Charlie Chaplin was a genius of his era, who rose to fame in the silent film epoch and also knew how beneficial a simple facial expression—a smile—could be. He not only made so many people smile with his clever acting but showed the importance of smiling with a song:
What was Chaplin’s message? Just smile! He knew somehow that smiling could actually make things better; it could actually lift your mood. So, how many times have you smiled today? Well, why don’t you try it, right now, go ahead and smile. How do you feel? You may feel a little silly just smiling to yourself but you may also feel surprised to realize that your mood may have lifted a little. This is because when we smile, we release a few hormones, namely endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine, into our bloodstream that in turn help our body relax by bringing down our heart rate and blood pressure.
Smiling is also contagious. Have you ever had a complete stranger smile at you and you’ve automatically smiled back, without even thinking? We tend to mimic other people’s expressions unconsciously. We are social creatures and it is by mimicking that we can understand (or try to) what the other person’s feeling. It is hard not to smile when everybody around you has a grin from ear to ear!
So, how can we smile more? There are so many ways, let’s have a look at a few:
Join the Smile Challenge and get smiling! It will not only make you feel happier and put you in a better mood, but chances are that you’ll make someone else smile, too.
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Clear aligners are a popular alternative to traditional braces because they straighten teeth without being super noticeable. You can also take them off for eating, brushing, and flossing, so there’s less worry about accidentally damaging them with normal wear and tear.
It may have felt like the day would never come, but here it is—finally, your teeth alignment treatment is complete. Now it’s important to take proper steps to prevent your teeth from shifting back. It can take up to a year for the periodontal ligaments (the tiny fibers that secure the teeth in the jaw) to adjust to their new position. Without proper retainer use, these ligaments may pull your teeth back to the position they were used to.
So what can you expect post-aligner life to be like? Here’s how to keep your teeth straight in the long-term.
A retainer is probably the most common solution for maintaining the new positioning of your teeth—they help retain all of you and your orthodontist’s hard work. The type of retainer may vary depending on your specific orthodontic needs and just personal preference.
You might find it difficult to speak clearly while wearing your retainer at first, but you’ll improve over time. You can also speed up the process by practicing talking, reading aloud, or singing.
Here are some general care tips for ensuring the longevity of your retainer:
In some situations, your final invisible aligner tray can be used as your retainer. But most of the time, your orthodontist will take impressions of your teeth to make you a custom, separate retainer, as they are generally stronger and more durable.
Taking proper care of your teeth is another key part of post-aligner life. Develop good oral hygiene habits such as brushing twice daily for two minutes at a time, flossing once a day, and avoiding super sugar-loaded snacks, soda, and juice that just feed oral bacteria.
Part of a healthy tooth care routine includes regular twice-a-year checkups at the dentist. The dentist has the equipment and skills to clean your teeth more thoroughly than you can at home, can give you tips for improving your oral hygiene, and can make sure you don’t have any cavities or other more serious dental issues.
Check out our other blog posts for more oral hygiene tips and tricks!
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Straightening your teeth not only amplifies your aesthetic appearance but also provides you with quality of life and making this decision is always beneficial. It is perfectly normal being reluctant at first place about opting orthodontic treatment because of the pain, discomfort, their appearance during the treatment phase and patient often hesitates when it comes to wearing traditional braces. Modernization and technological advancements in orthodontics have brought vast change in the execution of the treatment. People now are opting for new orthodontic treatments because of the convenience and efficiency that newer options are giving.
Aim for undergoing orthodontic treatment:
There are two types of orthodontic treatments: traditional/conventional braces and clear aligners.
Whether your teeth are maligned, crowded or there are spaces between your teeth, one can always get a healthy, aesthetically pleasing smile with braces or clear aligner treatment. So, to ease the burden off your shoulder we are here to aid you to opt for the right orthodontic treatment for you, hence we have compared both the treatment options.
What are Clear Aligners?
It is a newer and modern version of orthodontic treatment, that aligns teeth with invisible braces comprising of plastic aligners to correct the misaligned teeth. They align teeth just as braces do, but using a transparent, removable aligner. There is no age restriction, and anyone can opt for it if you have good oral hygiene.
However, it requires most of the teeth to be erupted and it might not be suitable for all young children. Since patient compliance is integral for the success, they must be sincere, disciplined about wearing their aligners at all times to avoid delaying the treatment or compromising the results.
What are Conventional/Traditional Braces?
Traditional braces are the conventional treatment to treat misaligned teeth. Small metal or porcelain brackets are bonded to the front of the teeth and are interconnected by an arch wire, the tightness of which may vary, to gradually shift the teeth according to a predetermined plan. This puts very slight but stable pressure on the teeth to move them into their optimal position. Braces correct the position of the teeth both individually and simultaneously.
Metal or ceramic braces are attached to your teeth, and you cannot remove them. They are visible, and people find it unaesthetic in appearance. They are not comfortable and can be inconvenient while speaking and eating. It requires difficult manoeuvring techniques when it comes to brushing your teeth. The wire needs to be changes several times with a thicker wire to continue shifting the teeth until the desired results are obtained.
Once the braces have been installed, they have to be adjusted in order to maintain the correct degree of tension. Regular follow-up appointments (every 6-8 weeks on average) are necessary to permit the professional to monitor the treatment. Wearing braces requires excellent oral hygiene.
Clear Aligners Vs Braces- Which one is more elite?
There is no great difference in both the treatments when it comes to comparing the orthodontic principles applied to correct misaligned teeth and in both pressure is applied on the specific areas of your teeth. However, some factor distinguishes clear aligners different from traditional braces and have more added advantage.
Why Does a Patient choose Clear Aligners over the traditional braces?
Clear aligners are comfortable and convenient, blending well with your lifestyle. They can brush as they used to do without any complicated techniques that need to be used in case of braces.
Clear aligner is usually recommended to be worn for 22 hours/day for successful results, and if you choose night time aligners, those must be worn for 10 continuous hours/day (meaning you should not take them off during the 10 hours). Once you finish all your clear aligner steps, you wear your retainers as directed to prevent teeth shifting in the original position.
Summary
Overall, clear aligners are an easy way to get your confident smile back. They are invisible, comfortable, easy to use, and convenient while you do your routine daily tasks.
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