3 Advantages of Clear Aligners

If you don’t want the inconvenience of having metal braces on your teeth, ask our cosmetic dentist in South Bend, IN, if you’re a candidate for clear aligners. Clear aligners work by exerting constant but gentle pressure on your teeth. This moves your teeth little by little over time so you can achieve a healthier, more attractive smile.

Clear aligners are a safe and effective method for straightening teeth. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office and we’d be more than happy to help you set up an appointment with Dr. Kosek.

In the meantime, here’s what you need to know about the advantages of clear aligners.

1. Clear Aligners are Discreet

Do you feel like you’d be embarrassed or self-conscious about traditional metal braces? If so, our South Bend cosmetic dentist may recommend clear aligners. Our orthodontic aligners are made out of a clear, comfortable plastic that fits snugly around your teeth. This means that most people won’t even realize that you’re wearing teeth aligners unless they’re standing close.

Clear aligner treatment is perfect for teenagers and adults, especially if you’re currently going to college or working a public-facing job. By wearing clear aligners, you’ll be able to feel more confident during orthodontic treatment while still getting the dental care you need.

2. You Can Continue Eating Your Favorite Foods

One of the main benefits of clear aligners is that they’re removable, which allows you to continue eating your favorite foods. This is a much different experience from someone who has to wear traditional metal braces. With metal braces, you’d have to avoid foods that are sticky and/or hard to chew. Otherwise, you risk damaging your metal wires and brackets.

Please be advised that you’ll still need to brush your teeth after every meal and snack to ensure you don’t stain your clear dental aligners. For this reason, we recommend that you carry a travel-sized toothbrush and tube of toothpaste with you so you can always practice good oral hygiene no matter where your life takes you.

3. It’s Easy to Practice Good Oral Hygiene

It can be a struggle to clean around metal wires and brackets. That’s why it’s tempting for patients to neglect their oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment. The good news is that you won’t have these troubles with clear aligner therapy.

Since clear orthodontic aligners are removable, you’ll be able to brush and floss your teeth normally so you can maintain a healthy smile during treatment. This is much easier than trying to thread floss under each individual bracket, which can be challenging for patients with traditional metal braces.

Request an Appointment with Dr. Kosek

Interested in invisible aligners for teeth? Douglas J. Kosek is an experienced cosmetic dentist in South Bend, IN. He’s also accepting new patients and would be more than happy to determine if you’re a candidate for clear aligner treatment. To schedule an appointment, please call (574) 232-2992. You may also fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.