{"id":348,"date":"2019-04-29T05:32:40","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T05:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trucaredentistry.com\/blog\/?p=348"},"modified":"2023-10-30T01:40:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T01:40:16","slug":"invisalign-or-clear-aligners-good-for-straightening-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trucaredentistry.com\/blog\/invisalign-or-clear-aligners-good-for-straightening-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Invisalign Or Clear Aligners Prove To Be A Good Option For Straightening Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-349 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trucaredentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Can-Invisalign-or-clear-aligners-prove-to-be-a-good-option-for-straightening-teeth.png\" alt=\"Can Invisalign or clear aligners prove to be a good option for straightening teeth\" width=\"380\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trucaredentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Can-Invisalign-or-clear-aligners-prove-to-be-a-good-option-for-straightening-teeth.png 380w, https:\/\/www.trucaredentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Can-Invisalign-or-clear-aligners-prove-to-be-a-good-option-for-straightening-teeth-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/>The distinctive appearance comes with self-confidence; both are necessary to achieve success. Unfortunately, for some individuals, presence and confidence can get negatively impacted due to the need to wear metal braces. Thanks to advancements in dentistry, these days, there are several unobtrusive alternatives to braces. Aligners happen to be one of them. Let&#8217;s take a look at multiple points to understand their benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>What are the factors that affect the tooth\u2019s position?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect eating habits, environmental factors as well as heredity reasons can result in crowded, crooked teeth, and malocclusion. Factors like tooth extraction, accident, or thumb sucking habit during childhood can also lead to the same dental issues. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>What is the best way to straighten teeth? What\u2019s an Invisalign?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to orthodontic treatment or <\/span>teeth correction options<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ceramic braces, lingual, clear aligners, and metal braces happen to be the most popular choices to be used during the &#8216;active corrective stage&#8217; of the treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h5><b>Metal brackets <\/b><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metal braces or brackets do not need much of an introduction. Considered as the most suited and cost-effective option, teens and kids don&#8217;t seem to have any issues with the same. Brackets are connected with thin wires that are adjusted during various phases of the treatment to correct the teeth position and bite. Surprisingly, this happens to be the best option for complicated orthodontic problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h5><b>Ceramic <\/b><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ceramic alternative consists of tooth-colored brackets that are lesser noticeable compared to the metal option. Ceramic brackets are preferred by teens and adults who wish to avoid metal but get the same treatment results. Ceramic brackets remain vulnerable to stains and are expensive than metal braces. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h5><b>Lingual<\/b><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often referred to as &#8216;inside&#8217; braces, lingual brackets are connected to the surfaces behind the teeth instead of the front. They work just like other braces but can impact the patient&#8217;s speech and eating for a few days. Adjusting them is difficult during the treatment, and patients often feel uncomfortable. Thus, it is not recommended unless too necessary by dentists. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h5><b>Invisalign aligners<\/b><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>What are aligners for teeth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Simply put aligners are orthodontic devices used as a part of treatment to straighten teeth. They are used as a substitute to unsightly metal braces and offer the same benefits without discomfort and hassle associated with the metal. The number of aligners required for the therapy differs from one case to the other. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear aligners or Invisalign are slowly becoming popular as they are almost invisible and can be removed before eating, brushing teeth. The product from Align Technology has earned an excellent reputation as an alternative to fixed braces due to the level of comfort offered. It is much more hygienic compared to other options and is recommended to the patients in case of underbite, overbite, severe malocclusion, protruding teeth, and crooked teeth. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h5><b>Other options <\/b><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case of an extreme overbite, the dentist may recommend wearing headgear for a few hours daily to correct the position of teeth. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For children with baby teeth, dentists use removable plates for dental correction instead of braces or aligners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To gain that straightened smile, the patient needs to undergo three stages of the orthodontic treatment. As the first phase of therapy, dental lingual bars and palatal expanders are placed beside the teeth for a few days. It is followed by the second phase that involves braces or aligners fitting. The third stage requires the use of retainer and monitoring the teeth after removing braces. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Which is better Invisalign or metal braces?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appearance is probably the most critical aspect that works in favor of clear aligners as metallic brackets look unattractive. Aligners remain almost invisible if appropriately used and cleaned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, metal brackets require professional assistance for placement and removal. On the other hand, clear braces offer much more comfort. They can be removed while eating, drinking to make things easy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metal brackets consist of metal and wire pieces with sharp edges. \u00a0Teeth are strengthened by appealing a bit of pressure with the help of metallic brackets. \u00a0Clear aligners do not consist of metal, thus remain smooth and comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invisalign based treatment may require one or two years to start showing its effects, while on the other hand, metal braces often remain longer, even for as many as five years. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Do metal brackets need more care?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have pointed out that more than four million Americans use aligners or metal brackets at present for straightening their teeth. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining good oral health with regular brushing and flossing is equally important during the therapy. Patients using aligners do not need to worry much as they can remove the same while brushing. However, individuals using traditional braces need to take particular care for ensuring that food particles do not accumulate near the metal brackets. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with hard, chewy, and crunchy food items, patients are also advised to avoid soft candies as eating such stuff can damage brackets. For keeping the braces in good condition, even fruits and vegetables should be cut into small pieces for eating. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor adjustments and cleaning might be required after a specific interval of time. \u00a0Thus, visiting the dental office as per scheduled appointments is crucial to ensure the treatment remains on the right track. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Different types of Invisalign<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a variety of Invisalign aligners available to suit re-alignment treatments. Depending on the complication in the condition, the dental care expert would recommend from Invisalign 7, Invisalign Lite, Invisalign Full, or Invisalign Teen option. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invisalign 7 aligners are used for treating minor corrections in the front teeth. They are considered suitable for spacing issues (overcrowding) with eight front teeth. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Line aligner is referred to patients in the class 1 cases involving the overlapping of upper front teeth on the lower ones. Full and Teen versions have multiple uses due to their flexibility. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, it is always better to let your dentist choose the best option for your teeth. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For avoiding inconvenience, following orthodontist&#8217;s instructions throughout the treatment is extremely important. If you have any concerns about teeth straightening treatment, you can always <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trucaredentistry.com\/contact-us.php\">fix an appointment at Roswell (GA) based TruCare Dentistry<\/a>. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The distinctive appearance comes with self-confidence; both are necessary to achieve success. Unfortunately, for some individuals, presence and confidence can get negatively impacted due to the need to wear metal braces. 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