Cfast Removable Clear Aligners are a series of aligners for those patients who cannot, or choose not to wear a fixed appliance.
Each aligner is designed to fit over the teeth and apply gentle forces to gradually move the teeth. Each aligner is worn for 24 hours a day (removed for eating and oral hygiene) for a minimum of 10 days on average, but your Cfast provider will advise you. After this time, the aligner should feel passive and you can then move onto the next one that has further movements built in. This step by step approach ensures that you are only applying gentle forces to the teeth which is both good orthodontic practice and minimises any discomfort when wearing the aligners.
Adults are increasingly seeking a confident smile yet are not always willing to wear wire and brackets. Clear Aligners are virtually invisible when worn, adults can have their teeth straightened without anybody else knowing. Removable clear aligners offer minimal discomfort and impact on your daily routine compared with traditional Orthodontic treatment.
Cfast clear aligners are manufactured under exacting specifications using the very latest in digital production methods and additive layer manufacturing devices (3D printers).
How does it work?
Each aligner is designed to fit over the teeth and apply gentle forces to gradually move the teeth. Each aligner is worn for 22 hours a day for 2 weeks. After this time, the aligner should feel passive and you can then move onto the next one that has further movements built in. This step by step approach ensures that you are only applying gentle forces to the teeth which is both good orthodontic practice and minimises any discomfort when wearing the positioner.
Benefits of Clear Aligners
Adults are increasingly seeking a confident smile yet are not always willing to wear wire and brackets. Clear, removable aligners are virtually invisible when worn, adults can have their teeth straightened without anybody else knowing. The aligners are also removable for eating, public speaking or that Friday night date. Clear aligners offer minimal discomfort and impact on your daily routine compared with traditional Orthodontic treatment.
Cfast should not be compared to traditional orthodontics or braces. The main aim of traditional orthodontics is to move the teeth and jaws, mainly of children, into an ideal relationship so that they will function well when biting and chewing. Cfast is aimed only at adults and is carried out purely for cosmetic reasons. The alternative to Cfast will be crowns or veneers which usually involve the enamel of otherwise healthy teeth to be drilled down and as such can be quite destructive. Moving teeth into a better position avoids having to carry out other more damaging treatments.
As with any orthodontic procedure there can be some discomfort for a few days after appliance is fitted. However because with Cfast the forces are very light usually after the first 7-10 days there should be little to no pain at all.
During treatment you may find that the teeth become a little mobile and sensitive to pressure. This is quite normal and will fully resolve when the braces are removed.
Not everyone will be suitable for treatment and cases are only selected where we can achieve a significant improvement in appearance in a reasonable time frame. There may be underlying health conditions or problems with some of your existing teeth which may mean that treatment either cannot be performed or needs to be modified.
Your dentist will be able to discuss with you in detail about your particular situation as every case is different.
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