Dubai, UAE- It is safe to say that teeth straightening treatments were revolutionized with the advent of invisible aligners. Today, many dental clinics in the country and across the world offer some form of clear aligner treatment options to patients, making their dream of getting a perfectly straight smile a reality.

However, like with any other cosmetic dental procedure, the treatment time for clear aligners depends largely on the degree of the patient’s malocclusion or misalignment and how well he or she follows the rules and recommendations during the treatment. “A lot of our patients walk into our dental clinic in Dubai believing that we can straighten out their teeth using invisible aligners within six months,” says the expert spokesperson for Emirates Dental Clinic, one of Dubai’s leading centers for invisible aligner treatments. “We sit with our patients, explain how long it will take for them to get their desired smile, and show a smile preview of their expected results to help them understand the whole process better. The catch is that they must comply with all of our recommended care practices.”

On starting their clear aligner treatments, patients are asked to wear the aligner trays for a minimum of 20 to 22 hours a day. This will ensure that the custom-made, soft yet firm plastic aligners can provide constant pressure on the teeth, thereby shifting them in the direction required for getting the optimal results. Not wearing the aligners for the recommended amount of time can increase the treatment period and delay the results.

Additionally, if the patient fails to take proper care of the aligners, causing them to discolor or break in between the treatment, it will also increase the treatment time. To avoid damaging the aligner trays, it is recommended that they are not used while eating or drinking colored beverages, washed only with lukewarm water, aligner cleaning solution/denture solution, and stored carefully in the case provided while not in use. Colored liquids, hard food particles, and hot water can stain, scratch and soften the plastic used for making the clear aligners, damaging them and reducing their effectiveness.

Apart from handling the aligners carefully, patients are also advised to keep their teeth and mouth clean. Brushing, flossing, and mouth washing, especially after meals will help keep your teeth clean and free of plaque, thereby devoid of potential infections and inflammations while wearing the invisible aligners, which in turn could delay the treatment.

Clear aligners can treat mild to moderate cases of malocclusion without the need for additional procedures and interventions. Ideally, the treatment should be completed in 6 to 18 months depending upon the degree of correction needed.

For more information on invisible aligners and appointments, visit Emirates Dental Clinic in Dubai's website today.