Braces-Free Tooth Correction (with Transparent Plates)

Orthodontics, which means correction of teeth in Latin, is a speciality in dentistry. It tries to bring the alignment problems of the teeth in the mouth and the relationship between the lower jaw and the upper jaw to the ideal position. Orthodontic treatment is a treatment that functions both aesthetically and functionally. Thanks to orthodontic treatment, it will be possible to have a more beautiful smile. Correction of crooked teeth will both help the digestive system to work healthier and prevent the accumulation of food residues on the teeth. In this way, it will be possible to prevent dental caries.

Orthodontics also intervenes and corrects the tooth structure that is distorted due to negative behaviours such as nail biting, finger sucking and mouth breathing. Today, it is possible to correct crooked teeth with the help of metal wires, namely brackets. In addition, if aesthetic appearance is desired, ceramic brackets can be used instead of metal. Ceramic brackets or plastic brackets can be used for aesthetic appearance.

Today, another orthodontic treatment method is the correction of crooked teeth with the transparent plate method. The transparent appliance is prepared with the help of a computer according to the ideal position of the teeth. During the treatment period, 8-15 plaques are prepared. These aligners are changed in certain periods and used in sequence. Each time the aligners are changed, force is applied to the teeth and the teeth are pushed towards the position they should be. Transparent aligners that should be worn 22 hours a day should be removed while eating. It is possible to continue your private life by removing the aligners on very special occasions. However, if the aligners are not worn regularly, the treatment is disrupted and may result in failure.

Are clear braces and clear aligners the same?
The transparent appliance (transparent aligner) used for the correction of crooked teeth and transparent braces are often confused with each other.

In a transparent appliance, a plaque is prepared on the tooth. The patient can insert and remove the aligner by himself/herself. In this way, as long as the plaque is in the mouth, the tooth is moved by giving force to the tooth.

When it comes to transparent braces, there is a method in which force is applied by pushing the brackets glued on the tooth with the arc wire passing through it. The bracket material that is fixedly adhered to the tooth is made of plastic or porcelain material. It is necessary to know that it is a treatment applied by gluing on the teeth.

Orthodontic treatment fees for transparent appliance and transparent braces
How much is it?
Depending on the difficulty of the orthodontic treatment, the material to be used and the labour spent will be different. therefore, the price may be higher in patients with advanced problems. For simple cases, the cost of orthodontic treatment may be cheaper than we think. What needs to be done is for patients complaining of crooked teeth to make an appointment for an orthodontist, to learn the treatment prices to be made to them when they arrive and to act accordingly.

It is commonly thought that orthodontic treatment is applied to children. In fact, orthodontic treatment can be successfully applied to people of all ages. In order for the treatment to take a short time and to get good results, it is recommended to perform the treatment especially in adolescence.

You can get information from our clinic for the best correction advice to be applied to your teeth.