Invisalign® is an advanced treatment system that has revolutionized orthodontics. The clear aligner-based method for aligning a person’s smile offers several advantages or added benefits compared to traditional metal braces.
Today, we’re looking at the Invisalign system and highlighting what we see as the system’s four most significant benefits!
Discretion and Aesthetics
Invisalign’s custom-crafted clear aligners are made from transparent plastic. When worn, they are nearly invisible, providing patients in the midst of the treatment a huge aesthetic advantage over the metal brackets and wires of traditional braces. As a result, Invisalign offers anyone seeking a straighter smile the luxury of smiling, speaking, laughing, and eating with total confidence!
Excellent Comfort, Less Irritation
A common issue with traditional braces is the discomfort and irritation to the inside of the mouth that accompanies the metal wires and brackets. Invisalign aligners are custom-made from smooth plastic, ensuring a clean, comfortable fit and eliminating the discomfort of traditional braces. This is a critical component of the treatment’s success, as patients are less likely to neglect wearing their aligners due to discomfort.
The Aligners Are Conveniently Removable
Though Invisalign aligners ought to be worn 20-22 hours per day to ensure the best results, their removability for cleaning and oral hygiene offers patients a level of flexibility unheard of with traditional braces. Also, since the aligners are removable for eating, Invisalign places no dietary restrictions on anyone undergoing the treatment!
These conveniences also play a role in ensuring overall oral health. Removing Invisalign’s aligners makes it easier to maintain a robust oral hygiene routine, including proper brushing and flossing, which reduces the risk of cavities and plaque and tartar buildup during the treatment.
The Invisalign Treatment Is Faster Than Traditional Braces
As if enhanced aesthetics, reduced discomfort, and convenience weren’t enough, we should also mention that the Invisalign system typically achieves results in less time than traditional braces!
This is because the treatment plan is personalized, and each new set of aligners is custom-made to ensure a perfect fit for you! That’s because each set of clear aligners is customized to the patient for whom it’s intended and doesn’t require adjustment and fine-tuning. Thus, with each set of aligners worn for about two weeks, the overall treatment typically (individual results may vary) lasts 12 to 18 months.
Perfect Your Smile with Invisalign in Farmington Hills, MI
If you’re in the Farmington Hills area and would like to learn more about the benefits of Invisalign and determine whether the clear aligner treatment is right for you, contact dentist Dr. Nick Barone and the Barone Family Dental team to schedule a consultation!