Invisible Orthodontics - Smile all you want

Appearance does count at any age. Esthetic compromise repels adult patients from accepting traditional metallic look orthodontic treatment. Tooth colored brackets and wires gained popularity for a few decades but gradually declined owing to its own disadvantages. Lingual orthodontic appliances brought paradigm shift, but could not got prevalent because of tedious bracket positioning, insufficient training of orthodontists and cost. Chemical insult to the enamel-a common problem to all bracket system, gained attention towards non adhesive orthodontics. Clear thermoplastic aligner trays, customized to individual orthodontic needs are fetching adult orthodontic patients seeking treatment. Clear aligners do have some limitations and inconveniences. The benefits of clear aligners generally outweigh the drawbacks.