Do invisible braces hurt?

Teeth are a very important part of the human body structure. The main function of teeth in daily life is to crush food, thereby promoting better absorption and digestion in the stomach. But many people know that as people age, their body functions will deteriorate, and many people will lose all their teeth when they get old. At this time, some braces will be chosen to replace teeth. So will it hurt after invisible braces are installed?

Traditional invisible braces are made by bonding small pieces of iron called brackets to the teeth, and then tying the corrective archwires to them to move the teeth and achieve the purpose of correction. But because there are many corrective devices on the teeth, it gives people the feeling of "iron mouth and steel teeth". At the same time, if oral hygiene is not well maintained, it may cause oral damage such as gingivitis, tooth demineralization and discoloration, which makes many patients, especially adult patients, afraid of "correction". Thus, bracketless invisible orthodontic technology and braces came into being. Invisible braces use the latest 3D computer technology to tailor a series of almost imperceptible transparent trays to complete the entire correction treatment. Whether it’s due to crowded teeth, gaps between teeth, or teeth that have shifted out of position after traditional treatment, you can definitely regain a bright smile. Invisible braces was founded in 1997. First introduced and promoted in the field of orthodontics in 1999, the initial invisible orthodontic technology could only treat simpler cases. In 2001, this technology was popularized by general dentists, and 98% of cases with conventional orthodontic indications can be corrected through this treatment. More than 120,000 cases have been treated so far.

Materials used

Its material is a special bioceramic that appears transparent from a distance. Compared with traditional metal tooth sockets, it is not only beautiful, but also has better biocompatibility, less friction and more comfortable feeling when worn. Wearing this type of braces can also shorten the correction time to a certain extent. However, straightening teeth is not just a trivial matter of fixing the tooth sockets and then forgetting about it. Before correction, you need to cooperate with the doctor to complete dental X-rays, and ask the doctor to carefully analyze and make a complete plan based on the panoramic X-rays and head films. Just like before building a house, you need precise surveys and accurate drawings to have scientific guarantees.

How about it

Traditional orthodontic braces mainly consist of small pieces of brackets bonded to the teeth, to which the corrective archwires are tied, causing the teeth to move, thus achieving the purpose of invisible correction. However, since many corrective devices will be left on the surface of the teeth, it will have a certain impact on people's appearance. Invisible teeth correction technology does not require brackets and wires. It uses a series of invisible braces, which are mainly made of elastic and transparent polymer materials. The entire correction process can be completed almost without others noticing, and does not affect daily life and social interaction. Invisible braces are designed to be completely personalized, so that each brace can be specially designed for the patient. Through three-dimensional diagnostic software, doctors can also simulate the clinical movement of teeth on the computer before correction, gradually achieve the goal of tooth correction, and allow patients to feel more clearly the perfect effect after correction, thereby achieving three-dimensional visualization of the simulation process and results of malocclusion correction. Then, combined with some more advanced 3D laser rapid prototyping technologies, transparent molded invisible braces suitable for each stage of correction are produced. At the same time, the course of invisible orthodontic treatment is comparable to the current fixed orthodontic treatment, but patients can replace their braces for the next stage every two weeks, and they need to go to the hospital for a follow-up visit every 4-6 weeks to check the progress of the treatment. During the entire correction process, there are no more cumbersome brackets to be bonded and archwires to be adjusted, and clinical operations will be greatly simplified, saving time and effort. In addition, invisible braces can usually be put on and taken off by yourself. Patients can take them off when eating, brushing their teeth, or even dating. Oral hygiene is also easy to maintain, which greatly reduces the occurrence of common fixed orthodontic diseases such as gingivitis and tooth discoloration.

Advantages

1. Due to the transparent and smooth characteristics of the braces, they are well concealed. They are beautiful and comfortable for patients to wear, which solves their concerns about the aesthetics of the correction process.

2. Since the braces can be put on and taken off by the patient, the patient's oral hygiene is easy to maintain, thus preventing tooth damage and tooth diseases.

3. There are no brackets and archwires, so there will be no food residue and no trouble of friction on the oral mucosa, which greatly reduces the discomfort and foreign body sensation.

4. The correction time is shortened by 1/3 compared with traditional correction, and the number of follow-up visits is reduced, making life more convenient while providing rapid correction.