Lots of People go years putting up with being unhappy with their teeth, but just think it’s too much to put up with having metal brackets and wires in their mouth for extended periods. We see plenty of patients who are so put off by the idea of having to deal with braces for months or a whole year, they just let things be, even when they know they really should be getting some care. The good news is that we’ve come a long way in the field of dentistry to the point where you can fix your dental problems without having to put up with the orthodontic hassle of the past. Get used to the idea that you don’t have to be a slave to ugly metal hardware to get a beautiful smile.
Clear aligners for teeth in Lake Forest have really revolutionized the way we approach orthodontic issues. This treatment is all about you wearing a series of removable plastic trays that are just about invisible when you have them in. Each tray is designed to shift your teeth just a little bit, and over time all these tiny movements add up to some pretty big changes in your smile. And the best part is, it’s a heck of a lot more comfortable than the old way of doing things with standard orthodontic methods. Damon braces use advanced self-ligating technology to reduce friction and improve comfort. Damon treatment often leads to faster results and fewer adjustments compared to traditional braces.
Before we even start working on your teeth, we take a good hard look at what’s going on. This lets us figure out exactly what needs fixing and what might be a problem for you to deal with during your treatment. Some people have to deal with bite problems that have to be sorted out before we can start making changes to the cosmetics, while other people just want to close a small gap or straighten a few crooked teeth. Not till we know all the facts can we come up with a plan of action that will actually work for you.
Planning your treatment relies pretty heavily on modern technology, which is a plus. We use digital scanners to make detailed 3D models of your teeth. We then use computer software to take that information and predict how your teeth are going to move over the course of your treatment. Then we get to work making custom trays that are perfectly tailored to get the results you want. Acceledent is a gentle device designed to help accelerate orthodontic treatment. Using Acceledent can help reduce discomfort and shorten overall treatment time.
The fact that you can take the trays out when you need to is just a big plus over fixed orthodontic gear. You can take them out to eat so you don’t have to worry about what you are eating all the time, and you don’t have to put up with food getting stuck in the hardware. Brushing and flossing are still easy as pie because you can clean your teeth just like normal, no dealing with tricky hardware. Adults and teens with busy lives, or who just like to stay active, especially love this convenience.
Typically, you’ll wear each set of trays for about two weeks at a time. Then, you’ll get the next set and keep going on from there. Most of our patients get a bunch of sets all at once, so they don’t have to keep coming in for endless appointments like they would with traditional braces. And even though we don’t need to see you as often, we still check in with you regularly to make sure everything is on track.
Most people find the whole experience pretty easy to get used to. The smooth plastic material of the trays really helps to prevent the irritation that metal parts can cause. You might feel a little bit of pressure when you first start out using a new set of trays, but that usually goes away pretty quickly and is actually a sign that the treatment is working.
But here is the thing, following our directions for wearing the trays is a key part of making sure everything goes smoothly. We usually tell people to keep their trays in for 20 to 22 hours a day. And the nice thing about being able to take them out is that you can take them out for special occasions if you need to. But sticking to a schedule is really important if you want to get the results you want when you want them. We’ve got lots of tips for helping you build good habits of compliance.
Forest Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry is proud to help people get the smile they want with the latest technology. We genuinely believe everyone should be able to get orthodontic care that fits with their lifestyle and comfort level. Clear aligners for teeth in Lake Forest are just one of many ways we try to make dental care easier and more accessible for our patients.