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Do you have crooked or misaligned teeth that make you reluctant to smile? Smile Shapers clear aligners can help restore your confidence in your appearance. Our cosmetic dentist in South Bend, IN, can help you figure out if clear orthodontic aligners are the right choice for you.
Here’s what you need to know about the benefits of Smile Shapers aligners.
No Dietary Restrictions
Since the clear aligners are removable, you can continue eating your favorite foods during . However, you’ll need to make sure you brush and floss after meals so you don’t stain your clear aligners.
People with braces have to avoid eating sticky foods or foods that are more difficult to chew, such as corn on the cob. Otherwise, they risk damaging their wires and brackets.
A More Aesthetic Smile
Our cosmetic dentist recommends clear aligners for patients who would feel self-conscious about metal wires and brackets on their teeth. In fact, Smile Shapers is subtle enough to go undetected by most of your friends, family, and co-workers.
Smile Shapers clear aligners are custom fit to your smile so they don’t feel (or look) bulky. This is why they don’t irritate your gums like traditional braces. You will experience temporary dental discomfort for a day or two since they exert pressure to move teeth into optimal alignment. However, most of our patients quickly adapt to their new aligners.
Easier to Maintain Good Oral Health
Dental plaque loves to hide along brackets and wires, which is why some patients see tooth discoloration once their braces are removed. It can be disappointing to discover tooth stains after years of treatment to have your teeth look better. Tooth discoloration is just one of many reasons why patients choose Smile Shapers aligners over traditional braces.
Since these are removable, you can continue your normal oral hygiene routine. People with braces, on the other hand, have to adopt a more involved routine to maintain oral health. Having braces requires you to thread the floss underneath the archwire to remove plaque and food particles between teeth. This action must be repeated for each tooth in order to maneuver around each glued-on bracket.
Flossing during clear aligner treatment is easy. Simply remove your clear aligners and floss normally. It’s not uncommon for people with braces to stop flossing because it’s too much of a hassle. As a result, they may be more at risk for cavities and gum disease. By choosing Smile Shapers, you get to avoid all this by maintaining your normal oral hygiene routine.
Fewer Dentist Visits
Braces require patients to visit the orthodontist to get their wires tightened, while patients with Smile Shapers are given multiple sets of aligners they can change out on their own.
Our clear aligner patients still have routine appointments to see how things are moving along, but they usually aren't as often as tightening appointments for braces every 4 to 8 weeks.
Predictable Results
You can trust Smile Shapers to deliver safe, predictable results. This makes clear aligner therapy the perfect option for anyone looking to straighten their teeth. Whether you’re new to orthodontics or you had braces as a child, our team would be more than happy to walk you through your next steps. That way, you know exactly what to expect during clear aligner treatment.
Book a Consultation for Clear Aligners
Ready to take the next step? Our cosmetic dentist in South Bend, IN, is accepting new patients and would be more than happy to determine if you’re a candidate for clear aligners. To schedule a consultation, please call Select Dental Associates at (574) 232-8888. You may also fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.
This blog post has been updated.
