Clear aligners are clear plastic orthodontic dental braces, which are used to straighten teeth from their crooked position. Aligners do not make use of any metal during the process of treatment and the patient will not feel any metal on his teeth after the treatment. These Invisalign braces have the ability to make changes in the alignment of your teeth easily and they can be removed at the end of the treatment period. This helps to save the time and money that you would spend on taking regular dental examinations. The Invisalign braces are generally worn for a period of 20 months and after this period, you will need to take them off and get them replaced with a new set.
One of the main reasons why people wear Invisalign braces is to get rid of the social embarrassment that they have to face every day when they visit a dentist’s office. Invisalign braces are considered as cosmetic dentistry and hence people wear them to improve their looks. If you wear Invisalign braces for the first time, then you may find it embarrassing to smile widely or even talk normally. Initially, you had to follow the dentist’s instructions carefully when you are wearing these clear braces and later on, you can do what you want without having to face any kind of ridicule.
However, there are many advantages associated with Invisalign braces compared to the traditional braces. For instance, Invisalign braces can be worn for just two years and you can get rid of the braces completely after this period. In case of a traditional braces, you might have to wear them for the entire four to six years. It is known that people who had to wear Invisalign braces for overbite have reduced chances of getting osteoporosis. Also, patients who had to wear traditional braces for their underbite had to face significant side effects like sore jaw, muscle spasm and stiff neck.
Apart from these, Invisalign braces have also been found out to be virtually invisible. Unlike the traditional metal braces, you would not see the brackets that are holding the teeth together. Also, you need not worry about your teeth matching the brackets perfectly. However, Invisalign braces come with a plastic covering over the metal and you need to remove this plastic cover in between every application.
Another advantage of wearing Invisalign braces is that they are quite comfortable. Unlike the traditional metal braces which cause some kind of discomfort, wearing Invisalign braces is almost completely painless. Even if you are wearing the aligner for an extended period of time, you will not feel any kind of discomfort. It is important to note that you can wear the aligner for a longer period if needed – it all depends on your preference and comfort level.
The latest trend when it comes to invisalign braces has been the development of Invisalign aligners. Invisalign aligners are specially designed trays that contain liquid Invisalign. When you put the aligner in your mouth, the liquid flows into the trays through the trays’ small opening. This liquid helps to draw out the trapped air that causes discomfort during the traditional metal brace method. Furthermore, since the liquid is opaque, other particles are unable to enter the mouth and you end up eating with your mouth closed – something that could cause some serious consequences.