Clear Aligners

Many people know Invisalign® as the clear aligner treatment, but in Australia, there are many brands that orthodontists use for their patients. Some popular ones include Spark and Clarity. At Chapel Gate Dental, we don’t focus on any brand over the others when it comes to orthodontics. Our team will work with whichever aligner works best for you and your patients; our expertise is what matters most.

One of the best things about clear aligner treatment is that, unlike traditional metal braces, your trays will be see-through and barely visible. Want to get that smile looking perfect? Well, as simple as it may sound some tooth movements require the use of additional attachments. These small ‘buttons’ fit over your teeth, and they have clear adhesive on them so you can attach them easily. The most important thing about aligners is the handle. It's a device that can be used to provide more guidance for your teeth, helping you stay on track and keep them straight without slipping or denting other things in between as often.

Our orthodontist will attach any necessary attachments to help you with your treatment. They may be visible if clear aligners are in place, but it's important not to worry about them as this is part of the process.

Hot tea and coffee are great, but they might not be the best thing for your aligners. As these braces are made from plastic which can warp when exposed to hot liquids (think: boiling water), you should limit how much caffeine or sugar goes into them while undergoing treatment to protect their shape. A good way to avoid coffee spots on your aligners is by drinking them quickly and rinsing them with cold water after you put them in your trays. If that's not possible, try sticking only to plain old tap water throughout the day.

Brushing after every meal is vital to your health and well-being. You should brush all four times to keep those pearly whites clean. A lot of people think that brushing only needs to happen before bed, but with orthodontic treatment it’s imperative you do so too; clear aligners can trap plaque which leads to cavities as well bad breath. When you brush your teeth after wearing aligners, it not only helps to remove any food particles that may have stuck in between them but also reduces the number of times we need to bite down on our bottom lip while eating! As a bonus, this can result in better oral hygiene overall.

A couple of "naughty" teeth that did not move as much during the normal course can be helped with extra refinements. Your dentist will decide whether you need them depending on how your mouth has responded to treatment, but this is quite common for patients who have had a lot more difficulty than expected in moving their jawbone back into place after braces. If your teeth are not moving as much or at all after treatment, it may be necessary for you to get some extra refinements. The dentist will decide if this is the case depending on how well Braces have worked in helping fix crooked incisal edges and gaps between each tooth's minerals placement, so they fit properly again. Our orthodontist at Chapel Gate dental will give you final removable retainers to wear after your treatment for a perfect fit. These nightguards are designed specifically with the intent of helping teeth maintain their new position and they're worn constantly to make sure it stays that way.