Clear aligners are an alternative to traditional braces for correcting teeth positioning. They are made of clear plastic and are fabricated to fit each individual's mouth. Aligners are worn for 20 hours a day and changed every 3 weeks as the teeth move incrementally into the desired position. Treatment time with aligners can be as short as 3 months or up to 6 months. Aligners offer advantages over traditional braces such as being removable, easier to clean, more comfortable, and less likely to irritate gums.

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Awatef SHAAR (BAU-LB), Orthodontist.
Mohamad ABOULNASER- Orthodontist, BAU, Connecticut, USA.
Oussama SANDID- Orthodontist, D.C.D., D.U.O, C.E.S.B.B, C.E.S.O.D.F ,
S.Q.O.D.F, Paris. France.
Contact: dr.aboualnaser@hotmail.com
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2. Clear Aligners
• Clear aligners are an alternative to traditional braces and are designed to help
guide teeth into their proper position. Similar to braces, clear aligners usea
gradual force to control tooth movement, but without metal wires or
brackets. The aligners are made of a strong plastic material and are fabricated
to fit each individual's mouth. If a series of aligners are needed, each aligner
moves the teeth in incraments until the desired movement is achieved
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3. Clear Aligners
• Aligners are worn for at least 20 hours a day to reach the desired maximum
effectiveness. Each aligner is worn for three weeks before changing to the next
one. The length of treatment with aligners depends upon the severity of each
case. Typically, aligner treatment can be as short as three weeks or as long as six
months. Overall, aligners offer a much shorter treatment than traditional braces..
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4. Clear Aligners
• Advantages of orthodontic treatment with clear aligners
• Clear aligners are a great alternative for patients who want a straighter smile, but
do not want to wear traditional metal braces.
• Clear aligners are removable so it is easier for you to brush and floss after meals
• Clear aligners are easier to keepclean
• Clear aligners are comfortable and less likely to irritate your gums and cheeks
• Clear aligners can prevent tooth wear from grindin
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Oussama SANDID- Mohamad ABOUALNASER- AwatefSHAAR

5. Clear Aligners
• Advantages of orthodontic treatment with clear aligners
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Oussama SANDID- Mohamad ABOUALNASER- AwatefSHAAR

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