5 Reasons To Love Invisalign
1. Practically Invisible
This is one of the biggest perks of having Invisalign. Some patients feel self-conscious when it comes to wearing braces – especially our patients who are teens and older. These high-tech aligners are made of clear plastic and are virtually invisible. This fact alone is why so many young professionals, moms, dads, and teens will choose Invisalign.
2. Completely Removable
Braces are a full-time accessory. Fortunately, with Invisalign, aligners aren’t required to be worn 24/7 and can be removed at any point for eating and brushing your teeth. The aligners are made to be worn for between 20 to 22 hours a day. This gives you the chance to eat the foods you want because there are no brackets and wires to break. This also makes brushing and flossing much easier.
3. Protects Your Teeth and Gums
Invisalign aligners are made of plastic that comfortably over your teeth. You can remove your aligners to brush and floss easily to avoid cavities, gum disease, demineralization, and tooth decay. There is virtually no damage with Invisalign to your teeth and mouth!
4. Faster Treatment
Treatment time ultimately comes down to individual patient needs, but most of the time, Invisalign treatment is faster than braces. When you have braces you wear them 24/7, and most who get braces will have them on for about an average of 2 years. On the other hand, those with Invisalign wear their aligning trays between 22 and 24 hours a day, and their treatment lasts anywhere from 6 to 18 months, usually.
5. Boosts your self-confidence
Particularly for teenagers and adults, it can be challenging to feel confident in how they look with traditional metal braces. Invisalign wearers don’t express the same complaints as those who wear traditional braces. Some orthodontists have even noticed that their patients who wear Invisalign seem to have increased self-confidence with each appointment! This is because patients are able to see for themselves that their smile is improving on an everyday basis.