Frequently asked questions about invisible braces

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1-Who can use invisible braces?

Invisible braces are a good option if you don’t want people to notice the braces on your teeth. Therefore, different types of fixed and removable invisible braces can be used for successful treatment.

2- What is the difference between the cost of invisible braces and visible braces?

Invisible braces cost more than standard orthodontic procedures. For example, ceramic braces are more expensive than fixed braces with metal brackets. Invisible braces cost more than fixed and visible braces as well. Especially if a lot of calendar is used.

3-Is invisible orthodontics permanent?

If the treatment plan is correct, after the completion of the treatment, the bones around the teeth are in a stable condition. Thus, this treatment will be permanent and the patient will not have to wear braces all his life.

4-Does invisible braces lead to tooth decay?

While using invisible braces due to the fact that these brackets are transparent plastic and can be separated from the teeth, the patient is able to clean his teeth and therefore will not have dental plaques.

5- Does invisible braces change the patient’s face?

The important factor in this type is the lack of clarity of the brackets, so this will not have a negative effect on the patient’s face, and with the passage of time, the teeth will be straightened and aligned, and the patient will look better, and accordingly, the patient’s face will witness positive changes.

6-Is invisible braces painful?

Invisible braces don’t hurt. It is normal to feel a little sore in the first days of treatment. In any case, slight pressure is applied to the teeth in order to move them. The standard amount of pressure is applied to the teeth, which does not cause damage to the teeth but, on the contrary, helps to improve their health.

7- How many hours a day should we wear invisible braces?

You should wear the braces for 20 to 22 out of 24 hours a day. This means that you can only take out your braces when eating or drinking and you must put them back in your teeth right after eating.

8-Is invisible braces effective?

These types of braces are the best solution for straightening teeth without making them look unnatural. However, some malocclusions cannot be treated with invisible orthodontics. Fixed orthodontics with ceramic brackets, fixed orthodontics, or lingual orthodontics is another practical way to straighten different types of crowded teeth.

9- How long does a course of invisible braces take?

The duration of orthodontic treatment depends on the type of malocclusion. Considering that these orthodontic appliances are used to correct some specific types of malocclusion if they are worn regularly, dental straightening and correction can be completed within one year. To correct a severe malocclusion, tooth-colored ceramic brackets are used and the course of treatment is approximately two years.