Straight Teeth in Less Time
3 Perks Of Invisible Braces That You Might Not Know About
Lois Murray
Everyone knows that invisible braces are great because they're hard to see and can be removed. But what if someone told you that there was even more great news about invisible braces? If you're interested in invisible braces and haven't made the leap yet, these three facts might make you finally take that leap.
No Lip and Mouth Irritation
A problem that's not often talked about with braces is that the brackets that are adhered to your teeth can sometimes cause irritation. They rub against the inside edge of your lip and mouth. This is understandably uncomfortable, and the only way to cope with it is to use a special kind of dental wax that acts as an extra layer of protection between your soft tissue and the brackets. However, sticking dental wax all over your braces might not sound like a lot of fun. Thankfully, the smooth, low-friction plastic used in invisible braces is nowhere near as hard and abrasive as a metal bracket, so this is rarely a problem for wearers of invisible braces.
Reduced Risk of Enamel Loss
Another common problem that happens to people with braces is strange, white staining on teeth. It typically only happens around the edges of the brackets. While the idea of staining sounds unpleasant enough, it's actually a form of enamel loss, and it is a problem that people who wear braces sometimes have.
The issue here is that food and plaque build up around the bracket if they're not cleared away quickly. You lose enamel in that one spot of the tooth, which makes it stand out. Unfortunately, it also opens up the possibility of tooth damage and cavities. This isn't an issue for people who wear invisible braces since they can take their braces off to eat.
Acts as a Grinding Guard
Finally, invisible braces are a useful grinding guard. Tooth grinding while sleeping is a big problem for many people. It can not only wear down your teeth but it may also lead to TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, which can put you in a lot of pain over the course of your day. Grinding guards help to prevent damage by keeping teeth from clenching and rubbing against each other, and invisible braces perform the same feat every day and night while you wear 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.