Do transparent plaques prevent eating and drinking? Do they have to be removed while eating?
In classical braces treatment, food and drinks are forbidden or reduced during the treatment. Otherwise they can damage the wires or brackets. Since there are no fixed metal parts on the teeth in clear aligner treatment, there are no restrictions on eating and drinking.
Does clear aligner treatment affect speech?
At the beginning of the aligner treatment, there may be at least a slight difference in speech during the 1- to 2-week adaptation period. However, over time, this difference in speech disappears as the patients get used to it.
Does excessive coffee, tea and cigarette consumption affect the plaque, which foods and drinks change the color of transparent dental plaque?
Coloring products in the form of tea, coffee and cigarettes can affect the color of the aligners in long-term aligner use. However, since the aligners are changed weekly during treatment, no discoloration is observed.
Is clear aligner cleaning done well?
There are detailed cleaning and storage protocols for aligners used for preservation. However, since the aligners are changed weekly in clear aligner treatment, it is sufficient to keep the aligners in their own box and wash them in water before eating. If the aligners need to be used for a longer period of time, they can be cleaned with special cleaning particles by soaking the aligners in water.
How often should the controls be performed in transparent aligner treatment?
Orthodontic treatments are long-lasting treatments and require regular check-ups. Normally, check-ups are done monthly. In some cases, check-ups can be done every two months. Since treatment planning is done at the very beginning with transparent aligners, check-ups can be done at longer intervals depending on the patient’s request. In cases of traveling abroad or out of the city, patients can have their aligners.
