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Many patients beginning clear aligner treatment wonder how a thin plastic tray can actually shift teeth into a new position. It is a perfectly reasonable question — and one that leads many people to...
One of the most common challenges patients face during clear aligner treatment is keeping track of how many hours they wear their trays each day. The recommended 20 to 22 hours of daily wear is...
More patients than ever are asking what happens to their used aligner trays, packaging, and dental materials once treatment is complete. As environmental awareness grows across every aspect of daily...
Straightening a tooth isn't just about moving the crown you can see—it also means repositioning the root hidden beneath the gum line. This controlled rotation of tooth roots, known as root torque, is...
Playing rugby, boxing, or hockey with clear aligners in? That thin plastic tray was designed to move teeth—not absorb a direct hit to the mouth. At under 1 mm thick, aligners lack the shock-absorbing...
Unlike fixed metal braces, clear aligners can be removed—and that's precisely what makes compliance a concern for parents of teenage patients. With 20–22 hours of daily wear required, school...
Clear aligners introduce new textures, pressure, and changes inside the mouth—sensations that can feel significantly more intense for individuals with autism spectrum conditions who process sensory...
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) affects collagen production throughout the body—including the periodontal ligament that anchors your teeth and the joints that control jaw movement. That makes...
You misplaced your retainer on Monday and now it's Sunday—should you be worried? The short answer is yes. Your teeth have a natural tendency to drift back towards their original positions, a process...
That unpleasant odour coming from your retainer isn't unusual—but it shouldn't be ignored. Bacteria, plaque, and trapped food particles build up in the tiny crevices of your appliance, creating an...