John VorhausBraces are often associated with youth: dorky photos, awkward dentist visits and a compulsory embarrassment to smile. Having braces seemed like a rite of awkward and painful passage for many, and then there was Invisalign.
New to the orthodontic market, Invisalign is growing exponentially in popularity. Far less painful than braces, and with far more consumer control, Invisalign lives up to its name. It is, basically, an invisible treatment that aligns your teeth.
Many people are traditionalists and don’t realise how beneficial Invisalign is for straightening teeth. Here are 10 facts that everyone should know about Invisalign.
- Invisalign has the same effect as braces
Invisalign can treat the same dental ailments that braces can. Whether it is an underbite, crowding in the teeth or an overbite, correct use of the Invisalign method will have the same benefits as administering braces. Invisalign is composed of several retainers that move teeth slightly over a time period, which is exactly what braces do, except Invisalign isn’t permanently (and awkwardly) screwed on.
- It is less obvious than braces
You can’t hide braces – they are metal and they are attached to your teeth. Invisalign is an invisible retainer that slides over the teeth and is barely noticeable.
- Eating habits will not change
It is not uncommon for a person with braces to run to the bathroom after eating to brush their teeth. People with Invisalign can easily remove their retainers to eat, eliminating any awkward social situations.
- The time frame is short
Invisalign treatment can take anywhere between 10 and 24 months and the required dentist treatments are less frequent.
- Invisalign treatment is cheaper than braces
These days, Invisalign is often covered by the same insurances that cover braces. Invisalign requires less dental visits, thus less dental bills.
- The results occur earlier than braces
People with braces countdown to their removal date and are riddled with anxiety. It is difficult to tell if their teeth will actually look better, or if they need further treatment. As Invisalign treatment is a clear retainer, each time the retainer is changed over the process, the results and progress are obvious.
7 Invisalign is great for sport
Invisalign is not only a dental corrector, it is also a guard for a teeth. Invisalign retainers can double up as a mouth guard or protective barrier when playing sport. People with braces often have to have custom made mouth protection for sport and vigorous exercise, whereas people with Invisalign receive the protection for free.
- It’s great for hygiene
It is difficult to clean braces. There are so many wires that often stretch back to the mouth. Invisalign retainers are easily removed which makes cleaning your teeth and the retainer easy. If people have consistently clean teeth and a clean retainer, it prevents bacterial diseases, gingivitis or serious gum diseases which can have a detrimental effect on health and wellbeing.
- It doesn’t hurt
Invisalign treatment starts slow. The retainers change and adjust teeth over time so there is no sudden impact of pain throughout the treatment. Invisalign also prevents further teeth pain issues such as teeth grinding and clenched jaws.
- The results are impeccable
Invisalign treatment ends with a pearly white and straight smile. The short treatment will guarantee that the teeth are clean at all times and are more protected than they would be with braces.
Invisalign treatment is fast becoming more popular than traditional braces. The results and guarantees speak for themselves.