Compared to metal braces, the Invisalign procedure is by far, the more superior on all aspects. And this is why it is one of the most sought after teeth alignment procedures at present time.

Here are some of the advantages of the Invisalign Treatment:

1. Its aligners are completely transparent, which means that you can smile without your set of teeth looking like it was caged. Unlike metal braces, which makes use of the traditional metal wire and brackets, Invisalign actually uses plastic resin, which makes it difficult to notice.

With this, individuals can continue with their daily tasks without having to feel conscious or awkward about their teeth. Hence, your teeth will continue improving while you maintain your confidence to smile.

Kids and teenagers also prefer to have Invisalign compared to metal braces because it is transparent – which means that they can avoid the scrutiny and the teasing classmates as they undergo treatment.

2. It is made out of smooth plastic resin aligners, so it is more comfortable compared to metal braces. Hence, patients don’t have to suffer from the discomfort and side-effects that traditional metal braces entail, such as pain to the tooth and the gums.

It is also worthy to note that since traditional fixed appliances are not removable, it may shorten the patient’s tooth roots. This is because the device cannot be removed and cleaned, increasing the formation of cavities that contribute to a much faster tooth decay.

With Invisalign, however, patients would get a new set of plastic aligners every 2 weeks, which means that as the treatment progresses, the patient will be wearing aligners which require lesser force as you go through the process. The lesser the force – the lesser the pain.

3. With Invisalign’s plastic aligners, there are no food restrictions, because it is removable. Hence, if one wants to eat, drink or clean their teeth, all they have to do is remove the aligners to do the activity. This means that you can enjoy eating as much as you’d want to. And because this method involves removable devices – you don’t have go around with food articles stuck on your teeth as well.

4. The effects of Invisalign have also been proved to be quicker and have a longer lasting effect compared to traditional metal braces.

If you’re interested in our Invisalign procedure, please do not hesitate to give us a call. We are always willing to answer any of your inquiries and we have the most complete set of dental services for all of your needs.