Some dentists in Berkely offer invisible braces for patients of all ages. These newer types of orthodontia help patients to get great smiles without the need for traditional banding. People like these types for a variety of reasons.
Offices that provide this service are ones in which the dentist has undergone additional training in how to use these new products. The basis for this type is a computer system that uses 3D modeling to create a unique treatment plan for each patient. These systems use images from the patient's mouth with exact models of it to devise the most effect method for moving the teeth. Because of the degree of knowledge required for this style, only dentists that have taken the time to get the additional training can use these systems so not every orthodontic office is able to offer it.
Because it is a computer-generated, the treatment plan uses a series of clear colored appliances instead of traditional braces. These are called aligners and are provided in a set that is custom made for each patient. These are provided in sets of two so that each dental arch has its own aligner. Each one in the set is calibrated a little differently so that teeth get moved in a very exact, step-by-step method. This helps patients to get through treatment in a much shorter time than what might be expected with other styles of orthodontic treatment. Patients will wear these all the time except for eating or brushing teeth. Each aligner will be exchanged for a new one in a time period that usually takes about two weeks.