People can have issue with their teeth at nearly any age. While some people may take steps to correct problems with tooth alignment or crooked teeth when they are younger, others may not actually address the issue until they are adults. At whatever time you may face this issue when it comes time for you to do something about it you will be faced with a choice to make regarding your treatment. In the past, the only option you may have had available to you was metal braces. Today, with advances in technology, clear, removable braces are available to you as well. Looking at both sides you will see that in the Invsalign vs Braces discussion there are positives and drawbacks to either side.
The Argument for Invisalign
Invisalign is perhaps the most well-known option among all of the clear braces available today. With these braces you can wear the braces all day long without anyone noticing or seeing them. This provides you with a greater level of confidence over traditional braces and it can be a much better option for adults and teenagers looking to realign their teeth. The braces are also removable, though if you want to get the best effect from the braces the idea is to wear them as much as possible. Of course not everyone will be able to use braces like this and the clear braces due to tend to cost a lot more money than traditional braces.
The Argument for Braces
Traditional braces are the metal braces that are on your teeth and help to realign the teeth so you get the straighter look and smile you want. While they may not be as attractive as the clear braces, they are highly effective and can provide you with the realignment you need in many cases where the clear braces will not work. They also cost less than the clear braces, making them the better choice for many people.
When it comes down to choosing which braces are best for you, you want to make sure that you weigh all of the pros and cons of each before making a final decision. Be sure to consult with your orthodontist to see which method your doctor recommends as the best for your particular case. This will help you to make the best choice possible so that you can be sure you get just the results that you want.
If your parents didn’t opt for getting you braces as a child, have no fear! It’s not too late! Considering of Invisalign, more and more adults are discovering the beautiful smile they have always desired and with much less embarrassment in their every day lives.
Metal braces in general are unattractive and overall distracting. Invisalign as the name suggests, are practically invisible. Invisalign is a tray made of clear thermoplastic material making it hardly noticeable that you have aligners on. Any type of mouth shifting treatment can cause discomfort however, Invisalign provides less pressure. Stained teeth and red gums are also a problem when traditional braces are removed. It’s difficult to brush and flossing around metal braces. You need to maneuver around your wires to get to the parts you can’t normally reach. With Invisalign, you can remove the tray and do what you need to do. You are also able to whiten your teeth when needed.
The list goes on and on about foods you have to avoid when you have metal braces but this is not the same for Invisalign aligners. The clear aligners can be removed while you’re eating so you don’t have to worry about what you can and cannot eat. We recommend you to avoid or limit your sugar consumption in general. However, indulging every now and then is no problem when you don’t have to think about damaging your metal brackets. Sports activity also doesn’t need to take the backseat when you have Invisalign. Playing any sport with metal braces makes it harder when of the fear of the metal scraping and cutting your mouth. Invisalign can be taken out when playing and even with it on you don’t have to worry about anything happening to the inside of your mouth.
If the appearance of metal braces has been holding you back from a straighter smile, Invisalign could be a great option. Give our staff at Plaitnum Orthodontics a call to set up your free Invisalign consultation and find out if if metal braces or Invisalign is the right option for your straighter and healthier smile.
