Straight Teeth in Less Time
4 Advantages Of Invisible Aligners For Straightening Teeth
Lois Murray
Most people desire a beautiful, straight smile, but being born with a perfect smile is not common. A person who has misaligned teeth can opt for traditional metal braces, but more and more people are opting for invisible aligners for a number of reasons. Invisible aligners straighten teeth just like traditional braces do, but they have a number of advantages over metal braces. Some of the top benefits of invisible aligners include:
Overall Appearance
When someone has metal braces, it is pretty hard to hide the fact. During orthodontic treatment using traditional metal braces, it is not uncommon for a person to feel self-conscious about the appearance of their smile. Invisalign braces are completely different than traditional braces since they fit over the teeth and are completely clear in color. When someone is wearing invisible aligners, there is a very good chance that someone else would not even be able to see them.
Increased Comfort
Orthodontic treatment with traditional metal braces is not always comfortable. Most people need to have their braces tightened regularly; some people think that having their braces tightened is uncomfortable, while others find it painful. If you opt for invisible aligners to straighten your teeth, you won't have to worry about the discomfort of having braces tightened. Invisible aligners work by wearing different aligners for different periods of time. As your teeth begin to shift, you will wear a new aligner instead of having anything tightened.
Safety
Metal braces consist of metal brackets and wires that are adhered to the surface of the teeth. It is possible for the metal brackets or wires to scratch or poke the gums or skin inside the mouth, causing abrasions and sores. When you choose to have invisible aligners instead of traditional braces, you won't have to worry about cuts or abrasions in your mouth since invisible aligners are made of smooth plastic with no sharp edges.
Length of Treatment
In many cases, a person does not have to wear invisible aligners as long as traditional metal braces. This means that if you decide on invisible aligners, you will have a picture-perfect straight smile is a shorter amount of time. Most orthodontists who offer invisible aligners used a computerized program to pre-plan a patient's treatment. This program can determine exactly how long a person will need to wear invisible aligners to correct the alignment of their teeth, so you will know how long you will need to wear your invisible aligners before you even get them.
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I had braces when I was a kid. Back then, you had to wear those metal wires and rubber bands for what seemed like forever. When I saw that my child’s teeth were going to be crooked like mine, I was dreading the years of braces and orthodontist appointments and limited diets that I saw stretching ahead of us. I was pleased to find out that braces today are very different from braces when I was a kid. They don’t need to be worn for nearly as long, and they aren’t as intrusive, either. My daughter got braces that can barely be seen, and she can remove them when she eats, so she doesn’t have to give up her favorite foods. I was so impressed that I started a blog to talk about modern day tooth straightening techniques. Braces have come a long way.