Invisalign

Have you ever wanted to have your teeth aligned without those unattractive braces on your teeth? In recent years, Align Technology has developed Invisalign – a series of clear, removable teeth aligners that orthodontists use as an alternative to traditional metal dental braces.

The best and most obvious advantage of Invisalign is the completely transparent aligners. The treatment makes it particularly popular among adults who want to straighten their teeth without glaring metal braces, which are commonly worn by children and adolescents. Many people also claim the aligners set by Dayton invisalign dentists to be more comfortable than metal braces. Lastly, the device is removable, allowing you to eat and brush your teeth without those uncomfortable braces.

Aside from the cosmetic advantages, aligners avoid many of the side effects of traditional fixed appliances, particularly the effects on the gums and supporting tissues. The non-removable metal braces can cause demineralization, and tooth decay occurs in up to 50% of patients. Fixed braces are also said to cause shortening of the roots (of teeth) in most patients. Invisalign aligners also cause less pain as they give less force than metal braces.

A lot of peope prefer invisalign treatments rather than traditional braces since they look better, are more comfortable, and much quicker. A large-scale study showed that traditional appliances took an average of 36 months, with the longest treatment taking 96 months. Invisalign on the other hand is taking only a year to a year and a half to finish. An Invisalign review however, points out that there are faster brace appliance systems that take half the time to finish like surgery or temporary implants.