Candid is a remarkable orthodontic method that can realign a smile without the conspicuous metal parts and frustrating dietary restrictions that come with traditional braces. However, patients wearing clear aligners will still need to adhere to several important requirements to keep their treatments on track. Here’s a guide to how Candid works and how you can help ensure that your realignment goes smoothly.
How Does Candid Work?
Candid realigns a patient’s teeth using a customized series of clear aligners crafted according to detailed digital measurements of their mouth. Each of these aligners will exert the constant pressure necessary to gradually shift the teeth into healthier positions, and the patient will have to wear them for at least twenty hours each day to keep the process on track. Every two weeks or so, the patient will need to switch to the next set of aligners in the series, and each set will pick the treatment up where the last one left off.
Candid typically takes six to eighteen months to realign a smile. However, neglecting to follow your dentist’s instructions can lead to frustrating and potentially costly treatment delays.
Why Do I Have to Wear My Candid Clear Aligners for at Least Twenty Hours Daily?
As soon as your orthodontic appliances are removed, your teeth will begin to shift back toward their former positions. To prevent this, it is necessary to wear your aligners as much as possible each day. Allowing your teeth to drift out of alignment can render the next sets of aligners in your sequence unable to straighten your teeth and make it necessary to craft new appliances. The cost of producing these aligners will be noted on your bill.
How Can I Keep My Candid Treatment on Track?
As a rule, it’s best to refrain from removing your Candid aligners except when performing oral hygiene or eating or drinking anything but liquid water. This will maximize how much you wear your aligners each day and minimize the amount of time your teeth have to drift back to their former positions. It will also reduce the amount of time your aligners spend outside of your mouth, which can make them much less likely to be accidentally thrown away.
Forgetting to wear your Candid aligners enough each day can cause much frustration by complicating the realignment process. Consulting with your dentist can help you understand how to keep your treatment on track.
About the Practice
Crownridge Dental offers the finest oral healthcare in San Antonio. Led by Drs. Christian A. Pham and Patricia Arantxa Nuñez, the staff treats each patient with kindness, respect, and the finest customer service. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as Candid orthodontic treatments. To learn more about the Candid realignment process, contact the office online or dial (210) 538-7500.