Benefits of Invisalign
Are you trying to figure out the benefits of Invisalign over traditional braces? Here is a quick overview, and the many advantages and benefits of Invisalign!
Teeth alignment or straightening treatments are usually sought for dental problems such as:
- Misaligned Teeth
- Crowded Teeth
- Gappy Teeth
- Crossbite
- Open bite
- Overbite
- Underbite
Traditionally, braces (metal or plastic brackets with bands and wires) have been used to straighten teeth. These are tightened every few weeks to reposition teeth. Braces have an inherent disadvantage — you have to adapt your lifestyle when you have braces on your teeth. You cannot eat many food items, and cleaning is also somewhat incomplete. Invisalign, on the other hand, is a newer teeth straightening treatment that overcomes the disadvantages of traditional braces by making use of clear aligners.
Invisalign means “invisible aligners”. In an Invisalign treatment regime, unorderly teeth are re-positioned or aligned by using clear guides that are almost impossible to notice. Invisalign scores over braces in the following respects:
Smile, go on with life as usual! — Teenagers and adults usually feel a little awkward wearing traditional braces. Hence, their lifestyle and socialising may suffer during the teeth alignment treatment. But with Invisalign, you don’t have to compromise with your social commitments. The clear aligners go unnoticed. Hence, you continue to look your natural self even when the treatment is underway.
Enhanced comfort — The constant tension and frequent tightening in traditional braces treatment causes quite a lot of discomfort that must be endured all the time. However, you can remove Invisalign as and when needed. No protruding, hard material means your tongue, cheek and gums do not undergo scraping or pain.
Eat whatever you want — There are many food restrictions and precautions mandated in the case of metal braces. But you can eat and drink whatever you want in the case of Invisalign as the aligners are removable.
Better oral hygiene — Traditional braces are difficult to maintain, and do not allow for proper brushing. On the other hand, Invisalign aligner trays are much more user friendly — just remove, brush gently and put them back on.
Lesser time at the dental clinic — Traditional braces have to be tightened frequently at the dental clinic. However, in Invisalign treatment, you receive aligner trays for several ‘teeth alignment’ phases in advance, thereby, reducing the time spent at the dental clinic.