• What is an aligner?
  • How does it work?
  • Can one aligner straighten my teeth?
  • How many aligners are required to straighten my teeth?
  • Is there any age limit for aligner treatment?
  • Is aligner removable?
  • Is aligner invisible?
  • Is aligner treatment painful?
  • Is aligner a new appliance?
  • How frequent do I need to visit my dentist while using aligners?
  • Can I see before starting treatment that how my teeth will look like once treatment is complete?
  • How much does the Dentments aligner treatment cost?
  • Does medical aid or insurance cover the Dentments treatment?
  • I am wearing braces can I switch to aligners?
  • What material are Dentments clear aligners made of?
What is an aligner?

An aligner is a custom made clear plastic tray that fits over your teeth and corrects their positioning.

How does it work?

Each aligner moves teeth a little bit by exerting pressure on them.

Can one aligner straighten my teeth?

No but a series of aligners can. Each new aligner moves your teeth a little bit further and you can eventually have straight teeth.

How many aligners are required to straighten my teeth?

It depends on the severity of the problem. Your dentist can tell you approximate number of aligners.

Is there any age limit for aligner treatment?

Its an adult orthodontic treatment hence there is no age limit but you need to ask your dentist for suitability.

Is aligner removable?

Yes aligner is a removable appliance and you can eat, brush and floss your teeth and enjoy your normal life.

Is aligner invisible?

Yes aligners are nearly invisible and no body can notice aligners when you are wearing them.

Is aligner treatment painful?

Aligners put precise and light forces on to teeth so it is not painful but a slight discomfort may be experienced at the beginning of treatment, which goes away within 24 hours. Aligners are made in medical grade plastic unlike metal wires braces, which hurt your cheeks and lips.

Is aligner a new appliance?

No it’s not a new appliance. Millions of People have already been treated with aligners in developed countries like USA, UK and other European countries and their number is increasing everyday.

How frequent do I need to visit my dentist while using aligners?

With aligners your visits are reduced as well as your chair side time.When using aligners your number of visits and duration of visits are significantly reduced, as it eliminates hefty work of changing wires and brackets.

Can I see before starting treatment that how my teeth will look like once treatment is complete?

Yes you can, Dentments provides computerized images of your current and proposed final corrected position of your teeth so you can see how your teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

How much does the Dentments aligner treatment cost?

It depends on the severity of the problem and since it’s an advanced product involving laboratory process so it costs a bit more than the conventional metal wire braces. Your dentist can give you exact cost for your case.

Does medical aid or insurance cover the Dentments treatment?

Yes, it does. But it depends upon the medical aid/insurance plan you have and if the treating doctor supports the process. 

I am wearing braces can I switch to aligners?

Yes you can. Please ask your dentist for further details.

What material are Dentments clear aligners made of?

Dentments uses FDA approved plastic, made by RaintreeEssix, Inc. USA to make aligners.


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