Your smile adds to your personality, and it is one of the first things people notice about you. Clear braces are one of the primary reasons for a surge in orthodontic treatments, as teeth alignment can now be corrected without interfering with aesthetics. While there are several ways to correct teeth alignment, clear braces are gaining popularity due to a number of reasons.
Let’s take a look at a few health benefits of clear braces:
1. Clear braces do not harm the teeth enamel
The material used for ceramic braces is designed exclusively for the bonding of brackets and attachments. They ensure that the bond strength causes the least amount of change to the tooth enamel on the application and during treatment and removal. Some other orthodontic treatment materials cause demineralization around the bracket and cause side effects that affect dental health. On the other hand, new technologies in the bonding agent help prevent demineralization around the brackets, and they also provide the same durability and strength to clear braces.
2. They are removable
Besides improving looks, correcting badly aligned teeth goes a long way in reducing cavities and gum infections. Crooked teeth are more prone to food particles being stuck in the teeth, and cleaning them is more difficult than cleaning well-aligned teeth. It can lead to plaque buildup and food particles being stuck in between the teeth. One of the major health benefits of clear braces is that you can remove them while eating, preventing food from being stuck in between the teeth. You have the liberty to eat your favorite foods without having to worry about them being stuck in your braces. In the case of metal braces, the chances of food being stuck are high. You may not often notice food stuck in the inside of your teeth, and food particles left in the mouth lead to bacteria and plaque buildup, which can cause several health complications. Food particles left in the mouth can also lead to tooth decay.
3. They are easy to clean and maintain
You can clean clear braces easily, and you can prevent stains just by brushing your teeth after every meal. Also, brushing is easier, as the braces do not have any metal. You can rinse and clean the aligners every time you take them out, and you can brush your teeth without the clear braces on. Flossing can be done at your comfort. There is nothing as comfortable as correcting teeth alignment without having to worry about oral hygiene issues, and clear braces help you do just that. On the contrary, flossing is very difficult with metal braces on. Clear braces are low maintenance and more suitable for maintaining good oral health and hygiene.
