Who is Suitable for treatment with Clear aligners?

Clear braces Direct in London is a major supplier of aligners in the UK. Most people can receive treatment with clear aligners but here, we look into it further and see how they could help you.

Clear braces are an orthodontic tool and should be seen that way, not as a cosmetic treatment procedure. Starting the journey with Clear braces Direct in London will begin with an assessment. Here, we will assess your suitability for treatment with aligners, and ask about any medical issues that you may have. That said, if you have a minor misalignment and no pre-existing conditions it is highly likely that clear aligners would not only be effective but also a convenient and useful procedure for you.

Aligners are not suited for more severe or complicated misalignments, for which you would have to be seen by a more skilled dentist. If you suffer from severe crowding or there is an issue with the position of your molars, then clear aligners would probably be ineffective.

Minor gapping a sloped retrograde (or forward slant), as well as rotated teeth, can be corrected by aligner treatment. Even crooked or front teeth that have malocclusion can be effectively treated but this is only if these issues are minor. For more complex cases of rotation or to correct more gapping, you may need to seek treatment from a more skilled dentist in relation to using metal braces.

Can adults use clear aligners?

There are no restrictions on treatment for orthodontic tools related to age; assuming you possess all of your adult teeth, there should be no issues. In fact, while many think that restrictions in the NHS on braces are due to success related to age, they are actually more to do with how the NHS funding works. And so, if you aren’t sure if you are suited for braces or aligners, just give us a call.

There is no medical evidence supporting the idea that orthodontic correction needs to occur within a certain age range but in the case of very senior patients, it can be linked with how structurally sound their teeth are making any application of aligners complicated.

Can I use both clear aligners and braces?

There is currently a great deal of work exploring the use of mixed treatment involving using an aligner and braces, just not at the same time. The brace is used first and the aligners are used afterwards for a shorter treatment period. This allows more conditions to be treated but in less time than a full metal brace. But you would require an assessment in order to work out if this is a viable option for you.

If this isn’t an option for you, you could explore ceramic braces. They are structurally similar to the traditional brace of a glass polymer mix and are completely transparent and more subtle.

If you have any further questions or would like to explore the option of using clear aligners for yourself or for a family member, please feel free to get in contact with Clear Braces Direct in London.