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Tooth alignment without braces
Last reviewed: 06.07.2025
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A smile is one of the most striking characteristics of successful people. Beautiful, even and white teeth are not given to everyone by nature. Previously, there was only one way out - braces, but in our age, it is possible to make teeth like this without much effort. And teeth alignment without braces is an innovation in dental practice, which is rapidly gaining momentum. The main question is in the financial and time possibilities of a person.
Ways to straighten teeth without braces
The first and most well-known method of teeth alignment without braces is mouth guards. They are used for people with minor dental deviations (slight tooth rotation, arch reduction or expansion, etc.). Mouth guards are selected individually for each patient and are put on top of the teeth like caps. Due to their low cost, they are widely used. However, to achieve an effective result, it is necessary to strictly follow the doctor's instructions for wearing and using the mouth guard.
Ceramic plates for teeth alignment in adults - veneers. They are attached to the front side of the teeth. They are also used for restoration and teeth whitening. They help to hide gaps and visually lengthen short teeth. A relatively low price is another advantage of veneers.
The next device is similar to the above, but with a different name - luminaires. Thin but strong plates will help to align teeth in just a few visits to the dentist. Barely noticeable, they are applied to the front surface of the teeth and fixed with a special glue. Using luminaires not only a beautiful smile as a result, but also aesthetic pleasure from wearing.
Trainers are devices aimed at correcting the bite in children and adults. The mechanism of action is based on relieving pressure from the teeth and jaw of a person. A very simple and completely painless method of aligning the bite in children. Trainers do not require constant wearing in the mouth. They are recommended to be used at night and a couple of hours during the day. Use at an early age forms correct facial features, gets rid of bad habits, removes "dental irregularities" and makes the smile beautiful.
Price of teeth alignment without braces
Beautiful teeth, a snow-white, "Hollywood" smile, which all the stars of the world show business and not only have - a pleasure is very expensive. Therefore, it is better to start straightening teeth from childhood. It is both useful and less expensive.
Installing braces for alignment costs around eight thousand hryvnia. However, some methods of teeth alignment without braces are much more expensive. For example, using the simplest caps will cost 3,500 thousand dollars. And if they are made of silicone based on a mold of your oral cavity, the price can reach 8,000 thousand dollars. These are high-quality caps from American companies, manufactured in special laboratories.
Much cheaper in cost is the installation of veneers. The procedure itself is quick. The price ranges from 2000 to 3000 hryvnia. There are a number of features when using them, which are discussed separately with the dentist (mechanical damage, eating).
This is how much it will cost to use luminaires. It depends on the dental clinic and the manufacturer.
The cost of all services may vary depending on the need to replace devices and the effectiveness of wear.
Reviews of teeth straightening without braces
"I dreamed of straight teeth, all my childhood and youth. And finally it happened, I walked with a cap for almost a year and a half. It cost a lot of money. But now, I smile at everyone with pride and pleasure. The first few days I couldn't calmly pass by mirror surfaces. It's funny to think, but it's a fact, I didn't even expect such an effect," - Yaroslav.
"I went to the dentist and was stunned by the prices. I thought that the gap wasn't that big to mask," - Yana.
"I never thought that there was teeth alignment without braces. Medicine does not stand still"
"Thanks to my mom and dad, not only did I have naturally good teeth, but I also spent my entire childhood with a brace. So now, knock on wood!!!"
"I tried veneers. At first it was unusual, of course. Something was attached to the teeth. But then you get used to it and when you take them off, something is missing. True, before installing them, you definitely need to treat your teeth, so that there are no caries, no tartar. Be careful when eating with them: do not gnaw nuts, do not crack seeds, crackers and anything that can be crunched is not advisable. But this is not the worst thing. Drinks and food containing dyes, as well as strong coffee, will also have to be eliminated from the daily diet. The veneers can stain, and you will have to walk around with green teeth, for example. But all this can be endured. And now I am very happy with my teeth," - Oksana, 33 years old.