From the time unknown, the only way to get your misaligned teeth corrected was to wear metal braces. The time tested treatment is affordable and provides accurate teeth straightening results. But with the advancement in dental science, the clear aligners came in as more viable option than the metal braces treatment as they are transparent, comfortable, painless and removable. All these qualities and more have made clear aligners the best suited smile correction treatment for youngsters and adults.
Many people often regret the decision of undergoing metal braces treatment when they learn about the advantages of clear braces and wish they had known this magical and discreet treatment before they begin their treatment. People who are already using metal braces, here is the good news! In most cases, the patients can switch from metal braces to clear braces.
Earlier, there were only few clear aligner brands in India and therefore clear braces treatment was misunderstood as an expensive treatment that only celebrities or elite could afford. But now, the situation has completely changed. With new brands of clear aligners entering the market, they have become the most popular, affordable and accurate smile correction devices. So, if you are one of those who is already on metal braces treatment but wish to switch to clear braces for the advantages of painless and non-intrusive treatment they offer, you are good to go!
Checklist for switching from metal braces to clear braces:
- Consult your doctor: The first and foremost step is to consult your treating doctor. According to the stage of your treatment and the condition of your malocclusion, he would advise that whether or not you can switch to clear aligners mid-treatment.
- Choose the right brand: There are so many clear brands in India today that you might get confuse as to which aligner is best? Well, to choose the right one, run a background check of the brand on parameters like, years of experience, successful smile correction cases, doctors on board, government certifications, ISO 13485 certification etc.
- Modus operandi: Many clear aligners brand today advertise themselves on the preposition of ‘direct-to-home’ clear braces services while some emphasize on having expert dentist on board during the treatment journey. In both cases the results might vary as the brands who work closely with doctors give a reassurance to the patient that the treatment is moving in the right direction while the brands who sell their aligners direct to customers skip the supervision by doctors resulting into in-accurate results or other dental problems after the treatment is over.
Let’s know more about the hybrid treatment:
Switching to clear aligners by choice is one thing but getting a hybrid treatment for straight teeth is another. Opting for metal/ceramic fixed braces might be the result of lack of awareness about clear aligners or the severity the dental condition that could only be resolved through metal braces. In another case, hybrid teeth straightening treatment might be suggested by the doctor itself. Here, the patient can start with the metal braces to reduce the complexity of the malocclusion and then wear clear aligners to complete the treatment. This option works wonders for people who wish to get quick smile correction treatment for special occasions like wedding, a dream vacation, a photo-shoot or any personal event!
Invisible aligner brands in India are expanding at a high rate owing to the popularity of innovative dental treatments such as that of Hybrid teeth straightening. The patients get best of both worlds that gives them accurate and effective teeth straightening results through traditional metal braces in combination with latest technology of clear aligners.