Everything You Need to Know About Spark’s Alignment

02 September 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Spark’s Alignment

Spark aligners were first introduced in 2017 and have quickly become a popular choice of clear aligners for teeth straightening. Since 2017, they have been used by thousands of patients of all ages across the world. These aligners can be used in young teenagers, adults and older patients who are looking to improve the alignment of their teeth. Spark’s alignment can address minor orthodontic issues such as protruding front teeth, as well as a range of more complex issues such as bite disorders. If you are suffering from orthodontic issues, speak to your dentist and find out if Spark’s alignment options are suitable for you.

The Importance of Orthodontics

It is recommended to undergo orthodontic treatment as soon as you have all your adult teeth to prevent complications in the future. Orthodontic issues not only affect the aesthetics of your smile, they can also affect your dental health. Spark’s alignment can help transform the appearance of your smile and simultaneously improve your dental health. This is because it is easier to maintain good dental hygiene with straighter teeth. Misaligned teeth have a greater chance of bacteria and food particle build-up, resulting in tooth decay and gum disease.

What are Spark Aligners?

Spark’s alignment is achieved by using clear aligners made of the patented TruGen material. This is a non-allergenic medical-grade polymer designed to be completely transparent for a truly invisible orthodontic treatment. Most aligners are generally clear, but Spark aligners are 100% transparent, offering complete discretion. They are also designed to be stain-resistant and therefore remain transparent throughout the treatment process. 

How Does Spark’s Alignment Work?

To begin with, you need to find out if orthodontic treatment is suitable for you. This involves visiting the dentist and undergoing a thorough examination of your teeth and gums. It is important that you have healthy teeth and gums before you begin orthodontic treatment and patients with gum disease will need to improve their dental health in order for their gums to be strong enough for teeth straightening. Your dentist will advise accordingly.

If you are ready for orthodontic treatment, your dentist will help you decide whether you require traditional orthodontic treatment with braces or if Spark’s alignment is suitable for you. Spark aligners can improve mild and moderate orthodontic issues, while complex cases may call for traditional braces – at least initially.

Straightening your teeth with Spark’s alignment requires you to undergo an intra-oral scan of your mouth. This creates a digital image of your teeth that your dentist then uses together with Spark’s software system to help design your aligners. Spark’s alignment is carried out using a series of these aligners, which are printed using a high-resolution quality 3D printing system. 

The number of aligners varies from patient to patient depending on the complexity of your orthodontic issues. To achieve ultimate Spark’s alignment, each aligner needs to be worn for approximately 22 hours of the day for one week before you move on to the next aligner in the series. The average treatment time is between six to 18 months.

Advantages of Spark’s Alignment

As mentioned above, one of the main advantages of Spark’s alignment is complete discretion whilst undergoing orthodontic treatment. This is ideal for adults and professionals who want to straighten their teeth without drawing unwanted attention to their mouth. It is ideal for patients who may be conscientious about the appearance of their teeth already, such as teenagers, and are again looking for a discreet treatment option. 

Another key advantage of Spark aligners is that they are comfortable to wear. This is not only because they are 3D printed according to a digital scan of your mouth, but also because Spark aligners are hand-trimmed. They have scalloped edges to prevent any discomfort or irritation of the gums, and this unique feature makes them more comfortable than other brands. 

Spark aligners can be taken out of your mouth and replaced easily. This is convenient as the aligners need to be removed at meal times and to clean your teeth. This also means that there are no dietary restrictions, unlike with traditional braces. 

Spark aligners are also easy to maintain. They can be cleaned effectively by soaking them in a cleaning solution or brushing them with your ordinary toothbrush and toothpaste after you take them out of your mouth.

If you speak to your dentist, you may also find that Spark aligners may be more cost-effective than other aligner systems. This will, however, depend on the complexity of your orthodontic needs and the length of your treatment. Speak to your dentist today to find out more about Spark’s alignment and how you can comfortably and discreetly improve the appearance of your smile and your overall dental health.