Advantages of Invisalign

Joe recently decided to get his teeth straightened, and chose Invisalign over traditional metal braces. He did some research and found a lot of information that helped him make his decision. Here’s a few things that Joe considered in his decision:

The biggest advantage of Invisalign is that it’s virtually invisible. Adult patients love that colleagues, friends, and family won’t be able to tell that they are undergoing dental treatment at Gateshead Dental, and self-conscious teens will appreciate the fact that they can still smile with confidence even during their treatment.

Invisalign is also less painful than traditional braces. Although there will be some discomfort at the beginning of your treatment, this will resolve quickly. Unlike traditional braces, which require wires and brackets that can irritate the soft tissue of your cheeks, Invisalign uses smooth plastic aligners that won’t cause as much irritation. In addition, the aligners are easily removable so you can take them out before meals and brush and floss your teeth after each meal before putting them back in.

Another big advantage of Invisalign is that it’s easy to track your progress. Throughout your treatment, you’ll have regular visits with your orthodontist to ensure that the process is progressing as expected and to address any concerns. Many orthodontists use cutting-edge software to allow you to visualize your progress during your appointment. This can help keep you motivated and help your treatment stay on schedule.

Finally, Invisalign can treat a wide range of dental issues, including crowding and spacing problems, as well as mild to moderate bite issues. It can also correct a number of jaw joint problems such as TMJ disorders and temporomandibular joint dysfunction, which can cause chronic headaches and jaw pain.

However, it’s important to talk to your orthodontist about whether Invisalign is right for you. The success of your treatment primarily depends on how often you wear your aligners, and how diligently you clean them. If you don’t wear your aligners consistently, you won’t see the best results. Additionally, you need to be disciplined about removing your aligners before eating or drinking so that food and drink doesn’t get stuck in them, which can cause bacteria to grow on your teeth and gumline, stain the aligners, and delay your treatment.

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