What is Invisalign®?
Invisalign® is the “clear” orthodontic solution to your overcrowded or misaligned teeth. It also provides a solution to the gaps between your teeth, malocclusions, over and underbite, and other various teeth and jaw flaws.
Invisalign® is a great alternative to traditional braces minus the brackets and wires. These clear aligners are made from transparent medical grade plastic.
What are Traditional Braces?
Traditional braces are orthodontic options to help straighten teeth alignment. Braces consist of standard metal brackets that are attached to your teeth and connected by wires.
Traditional braces require periodic adjustments with a steady pressure to gradually reposition your teeth and align them with your jaw. Aside from straightening your teeth alignment, this type of orthodontic treatment promotes oral health, fixes gaps and corrects bites.
5 Reasons Why Invisalign is a Better Choice
Both Invisalign® and traditional braces provide optimum solutions for your orthodontic needs. However, here are five reasons why Invisalign® is a better choice:
#1 Clear Aligners
Traditional braces use metal brackets and wires while Invisalign® uses clear trays that go unnoticed. These orthodontic appliances are virtually “invisible” which helps boost self-esteem by allowing you to smile with confidence.
#2 Removable Trays
Compared to traditional braces which are attached to the teeth, Invisalign® trays are removable. This makes Invisalign® easier to clean and maintain. Thus, making it also easier to brush and floss your teeth.
#3 Straighter Teeth Alignment
Invisalign® works by gradually repositioning your teeth to achieve your orthodontic needs. These clear aligners are a great way to optimize the alignment, spacing and bite of your teeth.
#4 Fast and Effective
The treatment period for traditional braces is between 18 months to 3 years for adults. Invisalign®, on the other hand, takes an average of 12 months to reposition the teeth in their most optimal alignment.
Traditional braces will need to be adjusted every 4 to 6 weeks, while new Invisalign® trays are made every 2 to 3 weeks. Getting your braces adjusted can take hours, while Invisalign® technology takes only a few minutes to get your new trays ready.
Invisalign® clear aligners provide fast and effective results. You also do not have to worry about getting a mouth sore in every adjustment routine.
#5 No Food Restrictions
With traditional braces, there are certain foods that you have to avoid including hard, sticky and chewy foods. When you have braces, you are off-limits to food that may damage the wire or elastic bands that connect your brackets.
With Invisalign®, there are no food restrictions. Simply remove your clear aligner and enjoy even hard chewy and sticky foods. Just make sure to clean your teeth before wearing your clear aligners again.
It is also highly recommended to avoid drinking heavy colored drinks when wearing your Invisalign®. Always remove your clear aligners when the food or drink you are eating may damage or stain your clear aligners.
These are just 5 reasons why Invisalign® is a better choice than braces. Invisalign® is generally used in conjunction with 3D digital scanning. This orthodontic innovation is a painless and non-invasive procedure that is safe, fast, efficient and reliable.
Affordable Invisalign® Provider in Charlotte and Concord, NC
Modern Family Dental Care provides state-of-the-art Invisalign® technology that is custom-fit to correct your teeth alignment and boost your confidence to smile. Dr. Taj Haynes will work with you in achieving your orthodontic goals while ensuring optimum oral health and hygiene.
Contact us at our offices in Concord Mills, Northlake and Davis Lake to learn more about our Invisalign® procedure and other smile makeover treatments. You may also book an appointment through our 24/7 online scheduling system.
