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Invisible Braces: The Modern Orthodontic Method to Align Teeth

Aug 17, 2023

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Moving teeth for correction of bite defects is not an easy task, which was solved in dentistry by various methods. In the old days, when there were no dental offices with advanced equipment and the use of the latest technologies, doctors applied belts, jaw bandages, and gold ligatures to help people with such problems. Orthodontics has come a very long way from the simplest devices for correcting defects in the position of the teeth to cutting-edge invisible braces. And today, people who need to align their teeth can feel absolutely confident and relaxed thanks to Invisalign braces.

Orthodontics in Search for the Best Methods to Treat Dental Issues


Although dental occlusion anomalies were treated even in antiquity, this issue has become systematically studied only since the 18th century. And with the advent of orthodontics in the 19th century, progress in this area became unstoppable. This led to the emergence of more and more new devices to eliminate dental defects.

However, they all had a very significant drawback, which was very frustrating for the patients who had to wear them because they had an extremely unattractive aesthetic appearance. Such devices were visible to everyone and, therefore, signaled to others that a person had a problem with their teeth.

To somehow mitigate this problem, marketers tried to create a fashion for braces and make them more aesthetic. But many people, especially teenagers who often had to wear them, experienced discomfort regarding this method of teeth alignment. It was not only social discomfort but also physical, since braces could irritate and injure the mucous membrane of the mouth and lips.

How the Idea of Invisalign Braces Came About


Salvation came only at the end of the 20th century, when Align Technology offered light and transparent braces to solve bite problems. They have since been called aligners, after the brand of the company that invented them. Invisalign is one of the products the company has brought to the orthodontic market. It got its name from the "Invisible Aligners" since these braces are distinguished by their transparency and invisibility on patients' teeth.

Legend has it that the idea of invisible braces was born in the mind of the founder of the company when he underwent orthodontic treatment as an adult. Thus, the need of a huge number of people for aesthetics but, at the same time, effective tooth aligners found a solution.

Teeth Alignment Technology with Invisalign Braces 


Invisalign is a removable thin dental plate made of transparent polycarbonate and, therefore, invisible to others. Their effectiveness in straightening the teeth is due to the fact that they put pressure on the dentition, which is subject to correction. But to get the desired effect as quickly as possible, it is essential to observe a number of conditions:

  • Aligners are made individually, strictly according to the patient's dentition. "Universal" caps will not be effective in correcting a particular case. Therefore, not to be disappointed in them, it is better to go to a specialist from the very beginning and make aligners according to the characteristics of your teeth.

  • You need to wear them on an ongoing basis, and not from time to time. At the same time, they can be removed periodically, but not more than for 2-4 hours per day.

  • Treatment with aligners does not occur randomly but in accordance with a strict treatment plan. The doctor determines in advance the stages of the teeth alignment progress and controls the realization of this plan. For example, Village Dental Medicine uses a special virtual 3D program ClinCheck® for this.


How Many Aligners Are Needed to Complete the Treatment Plan?


In accordance with the treatment plan, a whole series of aligners is manufactured. Your teeth will gradually align, which means you will need a new plate to continue to put pressure on them.

One plate is worn for approximately 1-2 weeks, depending on the specific case and the recommendations of the orthodontist. Then it changes to the next, and so on until the entire course of treatment has passed. Usually, 20 to 30 aligners are enough for this. Periodically, the patient should visit their orthodontist so that they could monitor the progress of correction of bite or other dental defects.

Why Invisible Braces Have Become So Popular


When developing aligners, their creators took into account many of the shortcomings of braces. Therefore, the contrast between them and traditional methods of correcting teeth defects was striking:

  • The patient has more control over the aligners. And although they need to be worn for at least 20 hours a day, a person can easily remove them for hygiene procedures.

  • Patients are not afraid of publicity when wearing invisaligns. They can smile and communicate closely with other people without experiencing the slightest discomfort. Some patients worry about whether they can kiss in aligners, and even in this, they get an affirmative response. After all, the aligners are so precisely made to match the patient's natural teeth that they are practically not felt.

  • Invisalign is suitable for the correction of most cases of dental defects, including underbite, overbite, open bite, and many others, and, therefore, is in demand among the widest audience.

  • Aligners do not injure gums and do not damage tooth enamel. Their safety for the oral cavity is a significant factor in favor of their choice in comparison with traditional braces.


In just over 20 years of presence in the market, Invisalign braces have fulfilled the dream of correcting dentition for approximately 15 million people worldwide. But what is no less important is that during the treatment, they felt absolutely comfortable and confident. They did not avoid other people to hide their braces but willingly participated in any social events. With aligners, you can be the center of attention and get closer to the perfect straightness of your teeth with every minute you wear them. This is what they were created for and what they implemented with amazing efficiency.