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History of Clear Aligners

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  When you hear the term “ clear aligners ”, it seems like a new modality of treatment in orthodontics, but this concept is not a new one. The initial concept of aligners dates as far back as the early 20th century. The aligners, though have evolved a lot since the time they came into existence to increase the efficacy of tooth movements.   With the rise of the digital age of the 21st century, modern technology has been integrated with these fundamental principles to create a variety of contemporary clear aligner systems that allow for a more comprehensive format of approach to orthodontic treatment.   For many centuries, many ancient civilizations had a way of aligning their crooked teeth with a more crude form of braces than the ones used today. Not only straightening teeth, but these braces also had another purpose in the past as they were used as a way of preserving straight teeth among the dead and in the highly revered afterlife. The following materials were...

Do aligners break ? why does it happen?

  Are you embarrassed about your crooked teeth and don't want to wear conventional braces? It's never been easier to get rid of them. With our aligners, you can straighten your teeth in an invisible, removable, flexible, and affordable way. So portray your dazzling smile confidently with the best dentist for aligners in Pune .   How do Aligners work? Aligners are custom-made plastic molds designed according to your teeth' shape and requirements. With these, your teeth are gently pushed to their optimal position by fitting seamlessly into your mouth. As a result of constant pressure being applied to them, the teeth are brought into their correct position, providing the patients with good dental alignment. In addition to fixing irregular spacing between teeth, Aligners tend to correct some more dental issues such as: 1.     Overcrowding 2.     Crossbite 3.     Deep overbite 4.     Increased overjet 5. ...

What are the initial challenges for the patients when they start using aligners?

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  Wearing aligners these days is the preferred option over traditional braces due to various reasons. Anyone wanting to correct their smile goes for aligners. Even though aligners might look invisible, it is not necessary that they feel invisible as they’re working hard to give you your best smile. It will take you some time to adjust as the teeth are not habitual to the aligners and would need some time to settle.   Some things that are likely to happen and change once you start wearing aligners are as follows:   1.     Sore feeling in the mouth The aligners impose some pressure on the teeth to get them in the right shape. This could make you feel uncomfortable. Your teeth need some time to adjust to the aligners and because of this, your mouth feels sore. This is similar to when you start doing exercises. Initially, your body needs time to adjust and accustomed to the movements but once you get regular, the body also feels normal.   2....