What is Clear orthodontic / Clear aligners?
Clear orthodontic or clear aligners. The aligner is customizable, removable and almost invisible. It is an ideal appliance to correct the alignment of the teeth of adult and adolescent patients.
What is Clear aligners made of?
Clear aligners are made of medical grade plastic.
Is fitting Clear aligners painful?
Fitting Clear aligners is not painful, Patients will experience pain caused by the pressure exerted by the aligner in the process of straightening their teeth.
When can I travel by air after fitting Clear aligners?
Patients can travel by air as soon as Clear aligners is fitted.
How long does Clear aligners take to straighten teeth?
Clear aligners takes about 6 to 12 months to straighten adult teeth.
How do I care for my teeth after fitting Clear aligners?
Patients should only drink water while wearing Clear aligners. They should remove Clear aligners during meals and whenever they eat or drink. They should take care to ensure that Clear aligners does not fall and break and keep them in their case when they are not wearing them. They should soak the aligner in a clear anti-bacterial soap or denture cleaner when they take them off to keep them clean. They should brush and floss their teeth before wearing Clear aligners. They should wear the aligner for at least 22 hours in a day for the best effect.
