Looking for Invisible Braces in Ghatkopar East, Mumbai?

Invisible aligners are certainly a boon to those needing discreet orthodontic treatment but they do have their limitations. Severe orthodontic problems such as a collapsed bite, skeletal misalignment of the jawbones, overbite and underbite cases, severe crowding or gaping teeth due to cleft palate or road traffic accidents are some cases where invisible braces are not an option. 

We at Neha’s Dental Clinic & Implant Centre, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai give you constructive solutions to correct your smile and evaluate your dental problems to check if invisible braces are an option for you.

Teeth braces come in 2 types: the fixed type and the removable type.

There are subtypes in these 2 which are explained further. Fixed teeth braces contain 2 main components: 

• The bracket is stuck on the tooth with cement and it contains a slot that receives the wire. 
• The wire which is received by the bracket is the component that causes the actual movement of teeth. These wires are nickel-titanium and stainless steel which are used in stages to align malposed teeth.

There are variations in these 2 components which are explained as follows:

• FIXED METAL BRACES: These are the most commonly used. The brackets and the wire are made of metal. They are easy on the pocket too. These metal braces are recommended for school going children who need orthodontic treatment. The steel braces are an ideal choice for them since functional movements for teeth alignment is more important than esthetics. 
• FIXED CERAMIC BRACES: The brackets in this variety are made of ceramic which is white hence it offers better esthetics than their metal counterparts. Being ceramic, they are stronger and less prone to breaking than metal brackets.  The wires used with they are Teflon coated which are also white. They do the same work as the metal braces, the only difference is ceramic braces are not as apparent as metal braces. They are usually recommended for college students and adults who have more esthetic concerns than children.
• FIXED INVISIBLE  BRACES: The brackets are made of high-quality polycarbonate which is the same material used to make baby bottles. They are biofriendly and very safe to use. The major advantage of these invisible braces is that they are completely transparent and mimic the colour of the tooth underneath. These are mostly recommended for adult patients who are in jobs that involve interacting with clients and other people or just for adults in general who want to make their smiles better but in secret.
• FIXED LINGUAL BRACES: These braces involve the placement of brackets and wires on the inner side of the teeth. There is absolutely no outer show of braces that does not compromise your look at all. However, they make eating and cleaning difficult for the patient and are also heavier on the pocket in comparison to the above varieties. They are again recommended for adult patients who want to undergo orthodontic treatment but escape the outer show of braces.
• FIXED SELF LIGATING BRACES:  The brackets in this type are specialized brackets with a locking system for their wires. The wires however are conventional. The mechanism is such that the dentist does not need to place extra enforcements to keep the wire in place. This reduces the friction between the bracket and the wire during tooth movements. Hence the tooth movement is faster and is also easy to work with for the dentist. They are fast becoming a popular trend with dentists and patients. They come in metal, ceramic and polycarbonate varieties too.
• REMOVABLE INVISIBLE BRACES: Invisible braces are transparent plates in the shape of your teeth. The start point and the result is designed with digital models and only after your approval, these plates are custom made which follow a road map to reach your final desired outcome. The plates have tiny dots incorporated in them which is the secret. These dots put pressure on your misaligned teeth and move them into their proper positions. These dots vary in depth and position depending on the direction of the tooth movement desired. The invisible aligners fall under the removable category which increases their convenience factor. All the above options are fixed and can only be removed by your dentist once treatment is over. 
• After orthodontic treatment is over, patients have to go through a retention phase which is the most important phase of the treatment. This is achieved with the same transparent plates which are also removable but without the incorporated dots. These retainers are worn till the jaw bone hardens around the teeth in their new positions.

The cost of Invisible braces in Mumbai is on the higher side compared to the fixed braces. Because of the precise nature of each aligner, and you get a complete set, these teeth aligners cost more than the variety of the fixed braces. 

The clear aligners cost in Mumbai depends on the degree of correction needed. For minor crowding issues, the number of aligners is less compared to severe crowding issues where extraction of premolars is needed. Some orthodontic problems require additional auxiliary inserts, the need for which a dentist can determine. The cost of the invisible braces depends on the company you choose to purchase the aligners from. INVISALIGN is an American company and the set of aligners come from there. Other companies are in India and give you the same quality of aligners at a lesser cost.

Neha’s Dental Clinic & Implant Centre, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai gives you prompt and trustworthy advice on the type and kind of aligners you need to get the best possible results.