If you have problems with the alignment of your teeth or the position of your bite, you could be forgiven for thinking that braces are the only solution that can help you. Many people are still unaware that there are other effective orthodontic treatments that can be used to straighten your teeth, correct your bite and transform both the look and function of your smile. Invisalign is one of these treatments.
About Invisalign
Invisalign is a system of clear plastic aligners that are worn over the top of teeth in the same sort of way as a mouthguard. They work in the same way as braces in that they place gentle but consistent pressure on the teeth and jaw in order to move them into their new, corrected position. However, rather than having brackets and wires adjusted at each stage of the treatment as is the case with braces, with Invisalign, patients simply start wearing the next aligner in the series at the correct time. The series of aligners are created using cutting edge mapping technology, which scans the original position of the teeth and jaw and determines how they need to move to come into alignment. This is broken down into stages, with an aligner created for each. Patients need to wear their Invisalign aligners in the correct order, for at least 22 hours each day.
Countless patients are now choosing Invisalign as their preferred orthodontic treatment. There is a range of different reasons for this, all of which relate to the unique benefits of this orthodontic treatment. Here’s what you need to know about the top benefits of Invisalign.
It’s discreet
Undoubtedly one of the biggest benefits of Invisalign is how discreet it is. There are no metal brackets and wires visible on the teeth. Instead, the clear aligners are nearly impossible to spot meaning that many people may not even realize that you are having orthodontic treatment. This helps to prevent you from feeling self-conscious or embarrassed about your teeth during your treatment.
Invisalign aligners are comfortable
Unsurprisingly, conventional orthodontic braces can be pretty uncomfortable to wear. Brackets and wires can have sharp edges and they feel tight on the teeth, which can be painful and difficult to adjust to. While Invisalign aligners may still have a small adjustment period, the softer plastic that they are made from makes them significantly more comfortable.
You can eat the foods you enjoy
One of the biggest frustrations of people who wear metal braces is the limitations their treatment places on their diet. Braces wearers aren’t recommended to eat foods that are sticky, chewy, very sugary or acidic or that are hard. This is because they could damage the brace and increase the risk of them developing decay. Fortunately, Invisalign can be removed at mealtimes, enabling you to eat the foods that you enjoy without compromise. After you’ve eaten, simply brush your teeth and insert your aligners back into place.
Invisalign makes it easier to keep your teeth clean
If you’ve ever watched someone with braces try to brush their teeth, you’ll know how awkward and time consuming it can be. Negotiating brackets and wires is anything but easy, and many patients are unable to clean their teeth as well as their dentist would like. Luckily, Invisalign patients don’t have this problem. You’ll still need to brush your teeth at least twice each day, but you can just remove your aligners to do so, which will help you to brush and floss to the best of your ability. This could reduce your risk of developing decay and gum disease. Remember to clean your aligners too – your Invisalign aligner will show you how.
Less visits to your orthodontist
Orthodontic treatment works by gently moving the teeth and jaw into the correct position. For braces wearers, this means regular appointments, usually every 8 weeks, to have their brackets and wires adjusted. However, if you choose Invisalign you won’t need to attend appointments so often. This is because you can move onto the next stage of your treatment yourself, simply by changing to the next aligner in the sequence. You’ll still have your progress monitored, but you won’t need to be seen as often.
Invisalign is a convenient and highly effective way of addressing dental alignment and bite problems. If you would like to find out more about this treatment, please get in touch with our knowledgeable dental team.
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