How is Clear Aligner Treatment Applied?
Aligner Treatment is a Process Planned with Transparent Appliances Custom-Made for the Patient.
Clear Aligners are Designed to Ensure that Teeth Reach the Desired Position over Time. Before Starting Treatment, the Patient's Oral Structure is Analyzed with Digital Scans. Each Aligner is Worn for Approximately 1-2 Weeks and then Replaced with the Next Aligner. Aligners Must be Worn 20-22 Hours Daily and should Only be Removed when Eating and Brushing Teeth. Treatment Duration may Vary According to Individual Circumstances.
F.A.Q
Frequently Asked Questions about Clear Aligner Treatment.
1Who is Clear Aligner Treatment Suitable for?
It is generally suitable for individuals with mild to moderate crowding who have completed their permanent teeth. Suitability should be evaluated by an orthodontist.
2How many Hours per Day should Clear Aligners be Worn?
Aligners must be worn an average of 20-22 hours per day to be effective. They need to be removed when eating and brushing teeth.
3How Long Does the Treatment Take?
Duration varies from person to person. While mild cases may take a few months, more complex situations can extend up to 12-18 months.
4Do Clear Aligners Affect Speech?
There may be a brief adjustment period in the first few days. Speech usually returns to normal within a few days.
5Can You Eat with the Aligners?
No. Aligners must be removed during meals and reinserted after brushing teeth following the meal.
6What Happens if Clear Aligners are not Cleaned?
Plaque and bacteria can accumulate on aligners that are not regularly cleaned. This situation negatively affects oral hygiene.
7Do Clear Aligners Cause Pain?
Mild discomfort may be felt in the first few days. This is usually caused by the aligners beginning to move the teeth and is temporary.
8What should be Done if Aligners are Lost or Broken?
In such a situation, contact your orthodontist and obtain information about backup aligners.