Metal braces, while they help patients straighten their teeth, are often a difficult treatment to cope with in terms of everyday life and health and diet routines. The brackets of metal braces are bonded to the fronts of teeth, so they must be cleaned around and patients have to be careful not to damage the cement or the appliances themselves with hard foods and soft drinks.
Invisalign®, however, is unique in many ways, particularly in the way it makes the whole idea of wearing braces much easier for patients.
No Brackets and Bands - Without any bonded appliances to worry about, patients do not have use extra caution to ensure that brackets, wires, and bands are not damaged, stained, or otherwise altered and prevented from straightening teeth. Without the appliances, there is also significantly reduced likelihood that your orthodontics will gouge in the insides of your cheeks, a common complaint from orthodontic patients.
No Special Diet Restrictions - Drinking carbonated beverages or snacking on hard and crunchy foods can loosen brackets or damage wires. With metal braces, you have to change your diet to protect your appliances, but this isn’t so with Invisalign®. Clear aligners are removed to eat and drink and patients can enjoy all of their favorite foods. Invisalign® takes diet consideration out of the picture.
Fewer Check-Ups - Every few weeks, braces patients have to return to their orthodontist's office to have their wires tightened and new bands applied. In this way, metal braces continue to move teeth into better alignment. Invisalign® moves teeth with a series of clear trays and does not require as many check-up appointments to move your treatment along, as multiple trays can be given to patients in a single appointment. If you are given at least two trays at each check-up, this cuts down repeat dental visits in half.
Express and Short Treatment Options - For patients with moderate alignment issues, it’s often that case that a full series of brackets and wires are still applied with traditional orthodontics. This may feel like overkill for some, but Invisalign® offers express treatment options that utilize fewer trays, so you can straighten your teeth and correct minor to moderate flaws with less hassle.
Keep in Mind: Compliance is Vital
While Invisalign® makes the whole idea of wearing braces a more convenient and comfortable experience, patients should note that sticking to their treatment plan and wearing their aligners for the full recommended hours per day is vital. Patients who cannot keep to this regimen may not see the results they’re looking for.
But for those who can be diligent in wearing their aligners, orthodontic treatment is a more enjoyable process. For more information about the benefits of Invisalign®, contact our Massapequa Invisalign® dentists.
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