Invisible orthodontics in Barcelona

This treatment is usually painless, although it’s normal to feel slight pressure or discomfort for the first few days after changing aligners. This sensation indicates that your teeth are moving correctly.

Thanks to its digital design, each movement can be planned with greater precision, applying gentle, controlled forces that protect the gums and improve the patient experience.

As much time as possible. It is recommended that you wear them for a minimum of 22 hours a day, this means that you should only take them off to eat and brush your teeth.

The duration of treatment with state-of-the-art aligners always varies depending on the clinical case, but for most patients it ranges between 6 and 24 months.

The duration depends on the type of condition to be treated, the degree of correction your smile needs, and the combination with other dental treatments.

Depending on the complexity of the case:

• Mild: approximately 6 to 8 months (specific goals).
• Medium: approximately 8 to 16 months (moderate corrections).
• Advanced: approximately 12 to 24 months (complex cases).

However, as it is a highly precise, digitalized system, invisible orthodontics allows for shorter treatment times compared to more traditional techniques such as braces.

Furthermore, at Clínicas Den, we plan each phase of treatment with advanced technology (3D and 4D) so that you can achieve visible results in less time and with complete comfort.

Note: We’ll explain the type and duration of treatment to you during a specific appointment, where we’ll discuss your specific case with you.

It’s best to only drink water while wearing your aligners. For other beverages (such as coffee, tea, wine, beer, soda, or juice), it’s best to remove them to avoid possible staining or deformation of the aligners.

Since they are invisible aligners—that is, completely transparent and removable—most people around you won’t even notice you’re wearing them.

Although both treatments correct tooth position, clear aligners currently represent a more comfortable, aesthetic, and personalized technological advance.

Their digital design allows for more precise planning of each movement, applying gentler forces than with braces. This helps maintain gum health and improves the patient’s experience during treatment.

They are removable, nearly invisible, and facilitate good oral hygiene, making them better suited to today’s busy lifestyles. They are also especially useful for patients with periodontal problems, as they allow for more careful monitoring throughout treatment.

On the other hand, traditional braces remain an effective option, especially in certain very complex cases. However, their visibility, reduced comfort, and difficulty maintaining good hygiene mean that many patients today prefer invisible aligners.

At Clínicas Den, Dr. Alberto Canábez‘s team assesses each case individually. Our goal is to always offer you the most effective, aesthetic, and respectful solution for your oral health.

Invisible aligners not only provide aesthetic and discreet support. They also address a wide variety of functional and structural problems with your teeth.

These are the most common cases they can correct:

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) discomfort

Some bite misalignments can cause tension, noise, or pain in the joint. Invisible orthodontics helps improve dental position and bite balance, relieving pressure on the joint and promoting more natural function.

Tooth crowding

Lack of space in the arch, causing teeth to overlap, rotate, or become out of place. Aligners create space and gradually realign teeth.

Diastemas (gaps between teeth)

Visible spaces between teeth, especially the front teeth. Thanks to this treatment, they gradually close with smooth, controlled movements.

Overbite

When the upper teeth excessively cover the lower teeth. It can cause jaw wear and tension. Orthodontics corrects the relationship between the two arches.

Crossbite

This occurs when some upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth. This affects chewing and facial symmetry.

Open Bite

When the mouth is closed, the upper and lower teeth do not touch. This makes chewing and pronunciation difficult, and can affect aesthetics.

Dental Protrusion

Our front teeth (usually upper teeth) are excessively forward. Invisible aligners help return them to a more harmonious and functional position.

Reverse Bite (Class III)

The lower teeth are positioned in front of the upper teeth. This affects both chewing function and the aesthetics of the facial profile.

Dental Rotation (Rotated Teeth)

Some teeth, such as incisors or premolars, may be rotated on their axis. Invisible orthodontics repositions them precisely.

Midline deviation

When the center of the upper teeth does not match the center of the lower teeth. This affects facial symmetry, but can be corrected by aligning both arches.

Narrowing of the arches (arch collapse)

A very narrow dental arch can make alignment difficult. Aligners allow the arch to be slightly widened and improve the balance of the smile.

Minor fit problems when biting (occlusion)

Small misalignments when closing the mouth that can cause wear or discomfort. Aligners improve contact between teeth, promoting a more comfortable bite.

Relapse after previous orthodontic treatment

If teeth have shifted after wearing braces or aligners, this treatment allows for correcting their position without resorting to further visible methods.

Learning how to insert and remove aligners correctly is key to making treatment more pleasant and effective.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to the simplest method:

To insert:

• Wash your hands with soap.
• Make sure your teeth are clean.
• Gently place the aligner over your teeth.
• Press gently with your fingers, first on your molars and then forward.
• Avoid biting down on them to insert them.

To remove:

• Wash your hands.
• Start at the back of your mouth, at your molars.
• Find the back edge of the tray.
• Use your fingertips to gently peel them off your teeth.
• First on one side and then the other, to prevent the aligner from breaking.
• Move forward and remove them slowly.
• Try not to remove them with force or hard objects.

Remember: always store them in their box and clean them thoroughly before reusing them. Proper handling will extend their lifespan and improve your treatment experience.

Although aligners are practically invisible, sometimes they need extra help to perform certain dental movements. This is where attachments and elastic bands come into play.

Attachments

• These are small, tooth-colored resin protrusions.
• They are placed on some teeth to improve the aligner’s grip.
• They allow for more complex movements, such as rotations or vertical shifts.

Elastic bands

• They are used in some cases to correct bite problems or malocclusions.
• They help better coordinate the movement and position of both arches.
• They are attached to the aligners with small plastic hooks or buttons.

Although not always necessary, both elements make treatment with invisible aligners more comprehensive and capable of correcting even very complex cases.