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The benefits of Invisalign over Traditional braces

Dr Sayeedi

Whenever it's about considering orthodontic treatment options to fix your teeth and bite problems, you'll be more likely to choose between traditional braces and Invisalign. We all know that Invisalign looks better and feels more comfortable than traditional braces. However, various other benefits of Invisalign also exist over traditional braces. 

How can Invisalign better benefit you than traditional braces? 

Are you stuck choosing between Invisalign and traditional braces? We have brought multiple benefits of Invisalign over traditional braces here to help you make a better decision. So, here we go: 

  • Attractive appearance  

Traditional metal braces, filled with unsightly and awkward metal chunks, can make your mouth unattractive.  

  1. Traditional braces are noticeable. In addition, food can also get caught in these metal braces without even being noticed.  
  2. On the other hand, using Invisalign aligners doesn't cause any prominent difference to your appearance when you put these on.
  3. The clear aligners are usually unnoticeable and feel like you haven't worn anything.  

Invisalign gives you a more attractive appearance than traditional metal braces. Moreover, these can also improve your self-confidence.  

  • Invisalign is easier to clean.

The traditional metal braces are a headache to maintain. Keeping your metal brackets and teeth clean can be a real hassle, whether you are enjoying a meal or an outing with loved ones.  

On the other hand, Invisalign aligners are easier to clean and maintain on the go. Removing your Invisalign aligner is easier. Then brush with warm water and cleaner before putting these on again. This practice will help you to have well-maintained Invisalign aligners on the go.  

Invisalign aligner
  • You can intake your favorite drinks and foods with Invisalign. 

Traditional metal braces limit your food and drinking choices. However, you can enjoy all your favorite foods and beverages with Invisalign aligners. You need to remove your Invisalign aligners to drink or eat something. You can intake cold water with Invisalign aligners on.  

The best practice is to clean your teeth and aligners whenever you eat or drink something.  

  • Invisalign is a more comfortable alternative to traditional braces.

Invisalign aligners are more comfortable. These don't cut or dig into your cheeks or lips. In addition, Invisalign aligners are custom-made. Therefore, these also provide you précised control over teeth straightening. You will also receive aligners set during your treatment that will gradually adjust your teeth rotationally, vertically, and horizontally. It will work unless all the teeth are set in their proper position. Professionals precisely set each movement to offer you the most comfortable possible sequence. 

  • Invisalign can fix various dental issues.

Crooked teeth can lead to various dental problems, just affecting your smile. Crowded or widely spaced teeth can even increase your risk of developing gum problems, as gums don't fit adequately around your teeth.  

Fortunately, using Invisalign aligners to align your teeth can help in: 

  • Reducing gum inflammation  
  • Decreasing tooth sensitivity  
  • Avoid bad breath problem  
  • Chipping of teeth

It can also let you fix underbite and overbite problems. These issues can also cause various problems, from gum infections to tooth erosion, chewing issues, speech difficulties, jaw aches, and more. However, using Invisalign aligners can correct your bite and significantly reduce the risk of gum problems, tooth loss, and cavities.  

  • It accompanies non-invasive oral scanning.

In traditional metal braces, you are required to undergo an extensive oral or teeth evaluation test. It typically includes placing plastic pieces inside the mouth to take X-rays or scans. These plastic pieces are also used while placing metal braces. The process can make your cheeks sore after more prolonged use. Due to this, the treatment feels invasive.  

With the technological advancements in Invisalign aligners, the process doesn't require invasive oral scanning.  

With the help of 3D technology, dentists can take your complete oral scan without any invasive method. These scans translate into 3-dimensional prints that can be later used to create customized aligners.  

  • Fewer visits to dentists.

If you use traditional metal braces, you must visit your orthodontist frequently. The practice is necessary to ensure that your metal braces are rightly adjusted. Your orthodontist visits may include the following: 

  1. Replacing or removing a bracket  
  2. Tightening specific brackets  
  3. Changing wire size  
  4. Wiring specific brackets or more.  

These things may lead you to spend hours on the dental chair with each appointment.

Tightening brackets

On the other hand, Invisalign aligners don't require frequent dental visits. In addition, your visits will also be way shorter and less intrusive than otherwise. Typically, you need to visit your dentist every six weeks. As your Invisalign aligners have been planned and created already, you don't require additional dental work to correct these.  

  • Removing the Invisalign aligner yourself is easier.

The main problem with traditional metal braces is that they aren't removable. These being stuck in your mouth can cause problems when eating. People with braces usually experience a noticeable change in their diet. In addition, maintaining oral hygiene is also a problem here.   

The problem isn't the same with Invisalign aligners. It is because you can easily remove Invisalign aligners while eating, drinking, brushing, flossing, etc. Wearing your aligners for 22 hours is better to experience the best results. It means you can easily remove these when needed. The process of removing Invisalign aligners is less cumbersome.  

  • Improved oral hygiene

Another key benefit of Invisalign over traditional braces is improved dental hygiene. Invisalign aligners allow you to take better care of your oral hygiene. After all, oral hygiene is imperative for your overall health, and you want to have the healthiest teeth at the end of your treatment.  

  1. Invisalign aligners allow you to remove and clean the aligners on the go.  
  2. You can also continue your regular dental care routine with Invisalign aligners. You can remove aligners when you want to brush and floss.  
  3. In addition, you can even clean your Invisalign aligners with a soft brush. This practice will help you to prevent bacteria and plaque build-up inside out.  
  • Invisalign provides added safety.

Traditional metal braces feature protruding metal wire and bits. Any accident can make these metal bits or wire scratch or puncture your mouth's inside or gums. This situation will ultimately add more discomfort to your overall experience. On the other hand, Invisalign aligners are clear and provide enhanced safety. These aligners don't contain any sharp edges or protruding bits.  

Traditional braces can also affect decaying or demineralized teeth. However, in the case of Invisalign, no such problem exists. Overall, Invisalign aligners can reduce damage and fix your dental problems safely.  

  • You know the undergoing procedure with Invisalign.

The treatment plan of the Invisalign aligner is entirely computerized. Due to this, you always know what to expect from your Invisalign aligner treatment and how long it will take to recover. Unlike traditional metal braces, the Invisalign aligner is not a trial-and-error condition that doesn't even give you an idea of undergoing the procedure. 

  • No more orthodontic emergencies.

Traditional braces contain various inconveniences which cause inevitable orthodontic emergencies. You can follow orthodontics instructions to minimize the risk, but it doesn't go completely.  

Invisalign aligners are strong and don't break easily. It means you no longer have to rush to your dentist for orthodontic emergencies.  

Overall, Invisalign aligners are way better than traditional braces in numerous aspects. Most importantly, numerous insurance plans now cover Invisalign aligners that can make treatment more cost-effective for you.  

Invisalign aligners are also as effective as conventional braces.

Contact your dentist in Union City, Dr. Zafar Sayeedi, at Noble Dental Care to learn about Invisalign's benefits over Traditional braces.

Resource:

Why should you get Invisible aligners for your teeth?

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