Clear aligners are a popular choice for adults. They are subtle in appearance and they are removable for cleaning – making it easier to maintain tooth and gum health during treatment. Additionally, aligners are removed for eating, placing fewer restrictions on diet than traditional fixed on braces. The gradual nature of the programmed movement may reduce discomfort through-out treatment. For optimum results aligners must be worn for 22 hours per day so they may not fit well with all life styles. There will be a period of tongue adaption to aligners covering the inside of the teeth, which may alter speech.
