Is Invisalign the Right Option for You?
What makes traditional braces awesome?
They are the better option for those with poor tooth alignment
When your teeth alignment issues aren’t too bad, you may opt for treatments aside from traditional braces. However, you will not have that kind of an option if you have severely out-of-place teeth, especially when they are the bicuspids.
This reason is that Invisalign trays are not going to have adequate gripping on cylindrical or rounded bicuspids resulting in slipping. This means the trays will not be able to have the forces necessary to straighten out the teeth. Conversely, there should be no problems rotating such difficult teeth into the correct position with traditional braces, which are securely bonded to the tooth and don’t allow slip.
Patient compliance is 100% with traditional braces
Most people who have been fitted with traditional braces will often complain about how they can’t be removed. Since braces can’t be taken off, most patients have problems cleaning their teeth. These cleaning problems are challenging to overcome when compared to the easier option of removable braces.
If braces can be removed, the process of slowly moving teeth into their correct positions will be interrupted. Taking into account the process and time needed to position teeth, even a couple days of interruption may have adverse results.
It’s interesting to consider that when parents desire their children’s teeth straightened, they always opt for braces that cannot be removed because children are by nature not very good at adhering to such rules. For adults who cannot commit to wearing Invisalign trays 24/7, traditional braces is a much better treatment.
Braces address the “root” of the problem
Invisalign trays place much of the pressure on your tooth towards the crown part that is out of the gums. Traditional braces, conversely, place pressure on the entire body of the tooth. As a result the forces push the teeth into the correct position from top to bottom and the root moves too.
Currently, traditional braces are still the preferred orthodontic treatment for a majority of people who have crooked, misplaced, or rotated teeth. They are also often credited for creating the aesthetic smile people want and improving the self-esteem of those who have them.
Some reasons people like Invisalign
Invisalign looks so much better
When a patient chooses to have traditional braces placed, they are giving the orthodontist permission to bond a piece of metal into their mouth. Of course, even when they come in a variety of pretty colors, they are still fairly unsightly. It doesn’t seem to matter what is tried to make traditional braces pretty, they are still unsightly. Invisalign aligners are in effect invisible. The clear trays used to help align patient’s teeth are made of a clear material. People seldom notice them.
If you are a person who doesn’t want others noticing your braces are on then Invisalign is a better option for you.
You can remove Invisalign trays anytime you want
Traditional braces can be problematic when cleaning your teeth, it becomes even more difficult when some food particles get stuck underneath or in metal. Invisalign trays take care of this problem by removing the apparatus and cleansing your teeth with no inhibitions.
As previously mentioned, constantly removing your Invisalign trays can interrupt the entire teeth-straightening process and make it less effective, so remove your Invisalign trays at your own risk.
You can eat almost anything with Invisalign aligners
Eating with traditional braces can be difficult. Food particles can get stuck in the metal, which is probably why there are often food types that you can’t eat at all when you’re wearing metal braces. Chewy and sticky food is very problematic, and so is hard and brittle foodstuff. This is because hard foods may damage the wires and brackets.
If you do not want to limit your diet and deal with the food restrictions that come with wearing metal braces, then you should go for clear braces such as Invisalign. This is because the removability of Invisalign trays can be very helpful with this problem. All you need to do is pop them out when you’re eating those forbidden foods, cleanse your teeth and then pop those trays back in place and go about your day.
Invisalign is a more comfortable option than braces
Clearly, options discussed in this article cause a certain amount of discomfort. This is because there is a literally ongoing battle from the is a ongoing tug of war with your teeth to get them into the proper positions. However, Invisalign trays place a more gentler pressure when compared to braces, and that makes the clear aligners a more comfortable option. There is virtually no risk of getting your gums cut, as the Invisalign trays are smooth and polished against your gums.
What about the cost?
There are several factors to take into consideration when evaluating the cost of traditional braces and Invisalign aligners. The resulting price will depend on the severity of your teeth alignment problems, as well as the length of treatment.
Traditional braces typically cost about $3,000 to $6,500. Invisalign, in exchange, tends to be more pricy at an average cost of $4,000 to $8,500. Fortunately, both regular braces and Invisalign aligners are often covered by most dental insurance plans.
Your relationship with your dentist is paramount when choosing what type of orthodontic treatment you will undergo. To reach the best possible choice, consult Dr. Chamberlain. He will listen to your specific needs and concerns. It is important to bring them up so they can be fully addressed.
After deciding on a treatment, take comfort in the thought that you are on your way to achieving the healthy and beautiful smile you’ve always wanted.
