When your teeth are not as straight as you would like, there are convenient options besides traditional metal braces. Invisalign clear aligners are an easy solution to straighten your smile without the hassle and embarrassment of traditional braces.
With Invisalign, you can enjoy more comfort and flexibility while working on achieving a perfect smile. There are many advantages to choosing Invisalign to straighten your teeth.
Let’s review the many reasons why you should choose Invisalign to straighten your teeth over traditional braces.
It is Easier to Maintain Good Oral Health
Because Invisalign aligners are designed to allow you to remove them at any time, you can achieve better oral hygiene than while having traditional braces. It is much easier for you to brush and floss without anything on your teeth. You can simply take the Invisalign aligners out when you need to brush and floss.
When you have traditional braces, food becomes stuck in the small crevices. Braces create many hard-to-reach places you simply cannot clean very well. This challenge makes it more likely for you to end up with the buildup of plaque on your teeth. It can of course lead to cavities, gum disease, and other health concerns.
When you choose Invisalign, you still need to be careful when cleaning your teeth and the aligners. The trays have to be brushed very well to ensure there’s no buildup of food particles left behind. If you are not careful, you can also end up with plaque on your teeth, which leads to tooth decay. Either way, plaque must be avoided, it is just easier with Invisalign.
You Can Still Eat Your Favorite Foods
Another advantage of using Invisalign is that you are not prohibited from eating certain foods as you would with traditional braces. Because you can easily remove Invisalign before eating, you can continue to eat sticky foods such as popcorn. You won’t need to worry about any type of food getting stuck to your aligners.
You do have to think about foods that can stain your clear aligners such as Turmeric. This can be avoided by cleaning your mouth well before putting on your aligners back on. It is still recommended to brush and floss after every meal regardless of what you eat.
Your Mouth is Protected From Injury
Traditional braces have sharp edges that can injure your mouth if you are not careful. This is one of the big sacrifices people face with traditional braces. Since straightening your teeth is a long-term process, this can make the time very challenging, uncomfortable, and painful.
Invisalign does not have metal components or wires that can scrape your mouth’s soft tissue. Invisalign aligners are made from flexible plastic that does not hurt you in any way. When you first start using your clear aligners, it is common to feel pressure as your teeth are forced to shift.
However, the discomfort subsides with time and it is a normal side effect of straightening your teeth. For many, it is a time worth enduring to have a beautiful perfect smile!
You Can Enjoy a Normal Look
A big setback of traditional braces is altering your appearance. Many people are embarrassed to show a mouth full of metal braces. Plus, since you cannot remove them, you are committed to that appearance 24/7 until the treatment ends. This can be challenging for many people, especially teenagers.
Instead of altering your appearance, you can straighten your teeth with the discreet Invisalign clear aligners. They can hardly be detected as you talk and smile. Also, they don’t alter your speech as much as traditional braces do.
People who are self-conscious to wear traditional braces appreciate the ability to remove Invisalign any moment they want to feel normal. While it is not recommended to take them off often, it is great to have the choice to do so. Imagine being able to attend special events without braces when you want a break from them.
This type of flexibility that Invisalign provides is one of the major reasons why they have become so popular.
No Risk of Developing Stains on Your Teeth
Patients who choose Invisalign don’t need to worry about staining their teeth as they do with traditional braces. Sometimes, discoloration occurs when traditional braces are removed. This happens because of the buildup of plaque.
Since it is challenging to clean your teeth well with regular braces, you are likely to experience brown or yellow discoloration upon removal. This is fortunately not the case with Invisalign. Once they are removed, you will have a bright smile without the risk of altering the color of your teeth.
Upon completing your tooth alignment treatment, the last thing you want is to need other treatments to fix tooth discoloration. People who choose traditional braces and experience tooth damage have to complete restoration treatments after the braces are removed to fix any damage or discoloration. It is certainly not as easy and convenient as choosing Invisalign clear aligners.
Start Your Invisalign Consultation with Carolina Dental Arts
At Carolina Dental Arts, we have helped many patients achieve a straight smile with the convenience and flexibility of Invisalign clear aligners. Our orthodontists perform a comprehensive assessment to customize your treatment. We understand how important it is for you to feel confident and comfortable while you are completing the alignment of your teeth.
In our dental office, you can enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that your dental team uses the latest technology and best practices in the industry. Carolina Dental Arts has convenient locations in Raleigh, Durham, Goldsboro, New Bern Ave, and surrounding areas in North Carolina.
Call us today for an appointment and see how Invisalign can help you achieve a perfect smile!