Having overcrowded or crooked teeth can impact your appearance as well as your dental health. An uneven smile can leave you feeling so self-conscious that you avoid speaking, smiling, or spending time with other people. On top of that, it’s harder to reach all the surfaces of your teeth to clean them thoroughly which increases the likelihood of developing cavities or gum disease.
Thankfully, your dentist can reposition your teeth with Candid Clear Aligners. This alternative orthodontic method is much more discreet than traditional braces and provides unique advantages over the tried-and-true treatment. Read on to learn more about 3 of them!
Benefit #1: Fewer Dietary Restrictions
Standard braces involve having bulky brackets and wires bonded to your teeth for the duration of your treatment. While this allows for a great deal of movement manipulation, it is also the reason behind the strict dietary restrictions that come with traditional orthodontics. Anything overly hard, crunchy, sugary, or sticky can damage or get trapped in the metal. That means there’s a long list of ingredients to avoid.
However, Candid Clear Aligners utilize clear plastic trays that fit snuggly over your teeth to gently shift them to their ideal placements. They’re removable, so you don’t have to miss out on any of your favorite foods. Remove them to enjoy your meal, then rinse your mouth out and replace them when finished.
Benefit #2: Socialize More
Many patients who need orthodontics already feel anxious about their appearance; unfortunately, shiny metal braces don’t do much to improve self-esteem. Instead, they can exacerbate your worry so much that you try to avoid social interactions. You might even try remaining tight-lipped instead of laughing at a joke or conversing with friends.
Candid Clear Aligners are a much more discreet way to reposition your pearly whites. The transparent plastic material allows your natural teeth and gums to shine through, making you feel more like yourself. Plus, you can start to see results in as few as two weeks, so you’ll be showing off an already-straighter smile before you know it!
Benefit #3: Feel More Comfortable
Traditional braces are notorious for rubbing raw spots in the tender tissues of your mouth. Sharp corners of the brackets or snapped edges of broken wires can lacerate the insides of your lips, cheeks, tongue, and gums. This can leave raw spots that bacteria can infect, making basic tasks like eating and speaking much more uncomfortable.
With Candid Clear Aligners, you don’t have to worry as much about sores. The smooth material has no rough edges or corners to contend with. As a result, you’ll feel much more at ease throughout your treatment.
If you’re still unsure whether clear aligners are right for you, the best way to find out is to schedule a consultation with your dentist!
About the Author
Dr. Annie Yu has more than 15 years of experience helping people enhance their daily lives by improving their oral health. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and has since pursued continuing educational opportunities at Speak Education and the Pankey Institute, among others. She combines a caring and personable approach with state-of-the-art equipment to provide fully individualized treatments for accurate results. If you’re frustrated by crooked teeth, you can request a consultation on the website or by calling (240) 332-1599.