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What are Aligners?

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Aligners are thin clear flexible plastic "mouthguards" which fit closely over the teeth. A series of these appliances is used to obtain incremental changes to correct the teeth according to a treatment plan developed by the orthodontist. Aligners are commonly known by their trade names such as "Invisalign" or "Clearstep".

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Why Aligners?

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Aligners are unobtrusive and are ideally suited to adult patients whose life-style or work commitments make it difficult for them to wear Metal or Ceramic braces.

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How?​

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An accurate impression of the mouth is used to create the tailor-made aligners. Each appliance moves the teeth a small distance towards the intended position and is then replaced with its successor until the final result is achieved. Aligners need to be worn full-time, day and night except for meal times. Aligner treatment tends to take longer than conventional braces to achieve the same effect - but are completely invisible and require less appointments in the office and less time out of work.

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