Invisalign is faster, more comfortable, and in some cases, more effective and cheaper.
Advantages of Invisalign
Considering Invisalign, but not sure it’s right for you? The revolutionary clear aligner treatment is certainly advantageous as it works across a wide variety of orthodontic and misalignment cases, making it a popular, go-to option for both adults and teens alike. Other than the fact that Invisalign is practically invisible, it has several other lesser known benefits, which we’ll explore in detail below.
What makes Invisalign great?
Invisalign often works out cheaper
Compared to traditional braces and other orthodontic systems, Invisalign is often cheaper because it’s priced based on how long your treatment will take and what needs fixing.
For example, suppose you’ve had braces before, are experiencing orthodontic relapse, or need mild misalignment fixing. In that case, you can expect to pay as little as £1,500 for your discreet aligners.
That said, the more severe your problem, the more expensive your treatment will be because you’ll require more aligners, which you’ll need to wear over a longer period.
However, as traditional braces, like self-ligating braces, can cost up to £6,000, Invisalign is still considerably cheaper, often costing a maximum of £5,000.
Invisalign not only improves your bite but oral health too
One fact that’s not always so well publicised about Invisalign is that it requires you to have really strong oral hygiene.
To keep your aligners clean and stain-free and to protect your teeth from trapped bacteria, you’ll be required to brush your teeth before you wear your aligners. And seeing as you’ll be required to remove your aligners after each meal or sugary drink, you’ll also be required to brush your teeth each time.
The results are that patients, after treatment, not only have a straighter smile but whiter, healthier teeth and gums.
Invisalign is barely noticeable
Invisalign uses transparent aligners, which are nearly invisible. However, they’re often compared to clear retainers, but they’re very different. Invisalign uses a patented medical-grade thermoplastic (SmartTrack), which is thinner, smoother and more comfortable. The clear aligners reduce the appearance of edges, trims, and gaps, and compared to any other type of orthodontic treatment, they are the most discreet.
Invisalign never gets in the way or disrupts your lifestyle
Patients are sometimes concerned that Invisalign’s clear aligners will get in the way or disrupt their lifestyle, but that’s not how they’ve been designed to act. For example, you’ll be required to wear your aligners for 22 hours per day, which means they’re removable for up to 2 hours per day, during which you can eat, socialise, play instruments, or enjoy certain activities like sports. You can even kiss your partner – making Invisalign completely worry-free.
On top of this, as the aligners are removable, you can also carry out your oral hygiene activity normally, i.e., brushing and flossing your teeth, unlike with braces, which can make it more difficult to keep teeth and gums sufficiently clean.
Invisalign is not as painful as normal braces
With any orthodontic treatment, some discomfort will always be experienced – this is because your teeth are gradually moving. However, with Invisalign, any discomfort is short-lived.
You’ll only experience slight soreness the first 24-48 hours after switching out your current aligners for a new set as your teeth get ready to take their next position.
That said, the discomfort differs from the type you’ll experience with regular wired orthodontic treatment, which will require frequent adjustments and tightening, not to mention the metal sometimes catching on your lips or tongue.
Are there any drawbacks?
The Invisalign system is the most advanced clear aligner system in the world. Backed by two decades of innovation, the Invisalign system has helped bring smiles to over 10.2 million people, including over 2.6 million teens.” – Align Tech.
- Invisalign is more robust and successful than any other clear aligner on the market.
- Since 2010, the force of the aligners has advanced
- It has straightened millions of smiles worldwide
- Invisalign cannot rotate teeth, move teeth vertically or close gaps more than 6mm per arch.
Many people have had a good and very positive experience with Invisalign.
However, patients must realise that wearing Invisalign requires a major commitment and completing the treatment as instructed is essential for successful results.
We have found that those unhappy with the clear aligners have not completed the treatment properly or have not worn them for the allotted amount of time.
Invisalign aligners must be worn for a minimum of 22 hours daily. Otherwise, patients may be disappointed as their expectations of a straighter smile are unmet.
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