Having crooked teeth can not only affect one’s appearance, but also make proper dental hygiene a difficult endeavor, or even cause difficulty in speaking or chewing. For years, the solution to crooked or out of place teeth has been to get braces. While braces are an extremely effective treatment for crooked teeth, the treatment itself can be quite bothersome. This is because conventional braces are not only unsightly, but they can be challenging to wear, as they make oral hygiene more difficult, and give a less-than professional look. Thankfully, there is a way to get your teeth aligned without conventional braces.
Invisalign
Invisalign is a clear aligner that can be worn in place of traditional metal braces. These aligners have several benefits over braces, including:
– Appearance- Invisalign is a clear apparatus that is barely noticeable when worn, especially when compared to the visibility of metal brackets and elastics with traditional metal braces.
– Removability- Invisalign can be removed at any time. This allows for better oral hygiene throughout treatment, as well as removal for eating and drinking. This is also ideal for those who would need to remove the aligners for business meetings, or even a night out.
– Treatment Duration- Invisalign treatment is often comparable to, or even quicker then, traditional braces, provided the aligners are consistently worn.
Invisalign is a great alternative to braces, and these advantages, as well as many others, have contributed to the continued popularity of choosing Invisalign for treatment. Make sure that you ask your orthodontist about Invisalign, or make an appointment with Dr. B Hicks.
