How Do Clear Aligners Straighten Teeth? At istanbul, Turkey

At DentMax Dental Clinic, Orthodontics Department, we are proud to offer various treatment methods to help you achieve your ideal smile, including metal braces, clear braces, and Invisalign clear aligners. Today, however, we're focusing solely on our clear aligners—How do clear aligners move teeth? What are clear aligners? How are they different from braces? Keep reading to find out!

How Do Orthodontists Move Your Teeth?

Imagine your teeth as books on a shelf, each needing more space to stand perfectly straight. Now, picture your orthodontist as the librarian, skilled at arranging these books so every title is visible and appreciated. Just like a librarian carefully pushes and pulls books to make them fit better, your orthodontist gently nudges your teeth into the ideal position. But there’s a special twist in this story—unlike a regular shelf where books are simply moved back and forth, our jawbone shelf is alive and can reshape itself to accommodate the books in their new positions.

This process of “reshaping” is known as bone remodeling, a natural phenomenon where the bone around your teeth adjusts as they move. When orthodontic devices like clear aligners gently push teeth, the bone on one side softens to allow the tooth to shift over, like squeezing books together to make space on the shelf. Then, like magic, new bone grows behind it to secure the tooth in its new spot, just like adding a strong bookend to keep your books from sliding around.

Bone remodeling isn’t an instant process; it’s a careful and gradual art of guiding each “book” to its perfect place on the shelf, creating a smile that’s as organized and attractive as a well-ordered library. Whether your orthodontic journey takes six months or two years, the results are definitely worth the wait.

Check out our braces and Invisalign before and after photos to see the remarkable difference a new smile with bone remodeling can make!

What Are Clear Aligners?

Clear aligners are a revolutionary form of orthodontic treatment, providing a less noticeable alternative to traditional braces with brackets and wires. Made from transparent, medical-grade plastic, aligners offer a blend of aesthetics and functionality, providing an almost invisible solution to orthodontic treatment. Each aligner is custom-fitted using advanced 3D imaging technology to ensure a precise, comfortable fit over your teeth. The process begins with a detailed scan of your mouth, from which a series of aligners is created, each slightly different from the other.

How Does Invisalign Work?

Since Invisalign clear aligners don’t use wires to make adjustments, they had to find another way! Remember the series of trays we mentioned earlier? The unique design of each tray is how we move your teeth! The shape of the trays pushes your teeth along their treatment path by utilizing the bone remodeling process to get your teeth to fit perfectly into that clear aligner. Every time you move to a new tray, usually every two weeks, it’s like the clear aligner version of a wire adjustment!

Your custom-made aligners and treatment plan have been carefully, meticulously, and purposefully created by our orthodontist at DentMax Dental Clinic, Orthodontics Department, Associate Professor Dr. Fatih Kahraman (Orthodontist). When you follow Dr. Fatih Kahraman’s instructions correctly, the series safely and efficiently guides your teeth into their correct positions for the smile you’ve always dreamed of!

Braces vs. Invisalign 

Both are excellent options for transforming your smile, but they are quite different and each has its pros and cons. When considering whether Invisalign clear aligners or braces are the right choice for you or your teen’s orthodontic treatment, several critical aspects should be carefully considered:

Invisalign vs. Braces: A Comparative Table

Diet: Invisalign clear aligners are removable. This means you don’t have to worry about your favorite foods breaking or damaging your braces! As long as you remember to take your aligners out when eating, you can enjoy all your favorite foods without worry.

Oral Hygiene Routine: Maintaining excellent oral hygiene is simple with Invisalign. You can remove the aligners to brush and floss your teeth as you normally would, ensuring no food particles are trapped. In contrast, braces require more effort to keep clean, as food can easily get stuck in the brackets and wires, demanding thorough brushing and the use of special flossers or water picks to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

Visibility: If you’re concerned about your appearance during orthodontic treatment, Invisalign offers a significant advantage with its almost invisible aligners. They allow you to straighten your teeth discreetly, making it a popular choice among adults and teens. Metal and ceramic braces are more noticeable, so if subtlety is your priority, Invisalign is the way to go.

Commitment: Invisalign demands a high level of personal responsibility—you must wear your aligners for the recommended 22 hours a day to achieve the desired outcome. This requires diligence and a commitment to wearing and maintaining your aligners as directed. Braces are affixed to your teeth and offer a “set it and forget it” solution until your orthodontist makes adjustments during your appointments, which can be ideal for younger patients or those who prefer not to keep track of removable aligners.

Schedule Your Clear Aligner Appointment Today!  At istanbul, Turkey

It’s clear (pun intended) that the choice between Invisalign and braces can be challenging without professional guidance. Consulting with an orthodontist  (A. Professor Dr. Fatih KAHRMAN can provide personalized advice to help decide which option best suits you or your teen’s path to a perfect smile.

Schedule your free initial consultation with us at DentMax Dental Clinic in Istanbul or Balıkesir today to discover how orthodontics can boost your confidence, oral health, and overall quality of life!