Correcting Teeth with Invisalign
September 2nd, 2010Metal braces for your teeth used to be the way to go if you wanted to correct your smile, but the makers of Invisalign have come up with a new, more palatable way to accomplish the same goal, without all the trouble. Made-to-order mouth pieces are worn for approximately 2 weeks at a time, before they are substituted with another custom set that will gradually move the patient’s teeth into the desired position. This is done over the course of about 10 to 15 months, and 18 to 30 changing mouth pieces, until the teeth have moved into position, and the patient is happy with their smile. Invisalign, in Plano TX, is making this form of dentistry obtainable to anyone who desires the ideal smile, without all the inconvenience. One of the most obvious advantages of Invisalign is that they are invisible. Unlike metallic braces, these are not seen as easily as other braces, avoiding the stigma of being labeled ‘metal mouth’, or any other number of names. Cleaning is also much easier. Invisalign braces are taken out when eating, making chewing and cleaning up afterwards much, much easier. When using metal braces, gingivitis can evolve during this time, and it can affect the entire outcome of the procedures. Patients with metal braces sometimes have to make up their mind between finishing their alignments, and addressing tooth decay. It is an obvious choice, but an expensive one. This kind of tooth decay can also produce bad breath, something common to metallic brace wearers. Metal braces can also create ‘white-spots’. These are small places where the braces are attached to the teeth, inducing demineralization, and gradually decay if not addressed promptly. The Invisalign process will deflect all these issues that are naturally inherent to those of metallic braces. They are also more comfortable to wear. The sharp edges of metallic braces will naturally rub against the soft tissues of the mouth and cause ulcerations and sores. Invisalign is produced from a soft material, so these issues are almost nonexistent. The movement to teeth being adjusted with Invisalign also uses much less force, and is more gentle so patients will also not experience the pain of the pressure applied to the teeth by metal braces. So if you are serious about aligning your teeth, but don’t want all the stigmas attached to it, contact your Orthodontics dentist in Fort Worth, TX for more selective information about how you can benefit from Invisalign technology.
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