6 Reasons Invisalign Beats Metal Braces
Did you know that metal braces aren’t your only option for achieving perfectly straight teeth? That’s right! One alternative that our orthodontists in Sheffield can offer is Invisalign®.
These discreet clear aligners are worn over your top and bottom teeth to address:
- Crowding
- Bite imperfections
- Spacing issues
If you’re considering braces, here are six reasons why you might prefer Invisalign instead.
Choosing Invisalign Means:
- An Easier Cleaning Process With braces, it can be challenging to clean your teeth thoroughly. Food can get stuck in hard-to-reach areas, potentially leading to poor dental hygiene.
However, Invisalign aligners are easy to remove and clean. You won’t need to worry about flossing or brushing around brackets and wires because Invisalign is completely removable. This allows you to brush and floss as normal, significantly protecting your oral health over time. - No Food Restrictions Orthodontists often advise patients to avoid certain foods and gum after getting braces. Unfortunately, some patients ignore this advice and end up damaging their brackets or wires.
With Invisalign clear aligners, there are no food restrictions. You can easily remove them, allowing you to eat whatever you want without causing damage. Just remember to clean both the aligners and your teeth before putting them back in. - More Comfort Any new appliance in your mouth may take some time to get used to. However, Invisalign aligners are generally more comfortable than braces for two main reasons:
- No Sharp Edges: Brackets have sharp edges that can irritate your cheeks, whereas Invisalign aligners have smooth edges.
- No Tightening: Braces need regular tightening by our orthodontists. With Invisalign, you simply change to a new set of aligners every few weeks. Each new aligner is slightly adjusted from the previous one. You may feel some tightness or soreness when you switch to a new set, but this typically lasts only a day or two.
- The Aligners Will Go Undetected One of the most common complaints about traditional braces is their appearance. Since everyone notices your smile, you might not want braces covering it up. Fortunately, clear aligners can offer the same results as braces without being so noticeable. Invisalign aligners are made of clear plastic, making them practically invisible when you smile.
- Fewer Trips to the Orthodontist Braces require multiple visits to an orthodontist’s office for wire tightening. However, Invisalign patients receive multiple sets of aligners to change on their own.
Although Invisalign patients still have routine appointments to monitor their progress, these visits are usually less frequent than the tightening appointments for braces, which typically occur every 4–8 weeks. - No Tooth Discolouration Some patients with braces experience slight tooth discolouration where the brackets were. This generally happens if the patient consumes a lot of sugary or staining foods. While there’s a small chance of discolouration with braces, you can avoid it altogether with Invisalign. The aligners aren’t fixed to your teeth, making it easy to clean all your teeth thoroughly.
Ready to get your perfect smile? Then Edlington Dental’s Sheffield Invisalign package is the one for you.
Our Invisalign team has a wealth of dental knowledge spanning over four decades. They have successfully straightened the teeth of countless patients from Edlington, Sheffield and beyond in South Yorkshire. We are delighted to offer such expertise!
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