Spending your adolescent years with crooked teeth is not an uncommon issue. More than likely, you, or someone you know has gone through orthodontic treatment to help straighten permanent teeth after they’ve all grown in. Similar to other dental technologies in the industry, braces have evolved from ancient methods to more traditional ones that we’re familiar with today. However, in recent years, the “traditional” form of braces that we’re all generally used to, have also seen a major change. Enter: invisible aligners.
Invisible aligners are now used as a new alternative to traditional braces and a way to correct mild to moderate orthodontic issues without having a mouth full of metal brackets and wires. While they’ve been around for a few years now, as of recently clear aligners are receiving a lot of attention due to the convenience of alignments kits that are shipped right to your door. Here are a few of the major benefits behind invisible aligners:
Convenience
One of the greatest reasons why individuals are transitioning from traditional braces to clear aligners is the ultimate form of orthodontic convenience. Patients that opt for clear aligners have the ability to remove their aligners every time they eat and practice their dental hygiene routines. With traditional braces, patients are often restricted from eating certain food items due to the risk of damaging brackets and having to make a trip back to the orthodontist for a fix. However, clear aligners eliminate food restrictions as patients remove them before eating and no longer have to worry about damaging metal brackets and wires. Additionally, they’re extremely popular due to their seemingly “invisible” appearance; giving patients the opportunity to straighten their teeth, without having the appearance of metal brackets, wires, and bands in their mouth.
Improved Dental Hygiene
Traditional metal braces require extensive dental hygiene methods in order to keep teeth and gums healthy and clean. Patients who have traditional braces often find it difficult to maintain proper oral health due to the obstruction of the metal applications across their teeth. Poor dental hygiene while having traditional braces can result in the development of calcium deposits on the surface of their teeth, or swollen irritated gums that can lead to gingivitis and other serious health problems in the future. Invisible aligners prove to be significantly more efficient when it comes to maintaining proper dental hygiene.
Impressionless Scanning
If you have had traditional braces in the past, you are likely familiar with the gooey impressions that are taken by your orthodontist to create accurate molds. With the evolution of technology in the dental industry, impressionless scanning has given orthodontists the ability to comfortably scan a patients teeth and use 3-D digital technology to create clear aligners that fit patients accurately.
Orthodontic Technology and Digital Worklfow
SurfCT.com is an industry leader in dental and orthodontic technology, cloud technology, ergonomic system design, orthodontic consultation room technology, integration, system process, Digital Smile Design, DSD digital workflow, computer installation, technical support, and complete advanced orthodontic digital workflows. Mr. Paul Vigario has expanded the orthodontic technology field over recent years, Vigario’s company SurfCT.com has maintained its renowned reputation as the leading global dental technology company. With a focus on
Orthodontic IT in North America.
Using its trademarked slogan “Everything Is Connected” SurfCT.com helps orthodontic professionals create systems that make their practices and businesses run more efficiently in every way. These systems are designed with purpose. That purpose is centered around the way an Orthodontists practices, taking your vision and automating some of your more tedious daily tasks freeing you up to spend more quality time with your patients and doing the things you love in life.
SurfCT.com is a dental information technology company, founded by Mr. Paul Vigario. With many different services and solutions offered to clients, SurfCT.com specializes in areas such as dental technologies, Digital Smile Design, DSD digital workflow, marketing, dental cloud solutions, and HIPAA compliance. SurfCT.com’s technology solutions are revolutionizing general, cosmetic, and pediatric dentistry, along with oral surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, and other specialized dental practices. At SurfCT.com Everything Is Connected™