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Invisible Braces
No one wants to wear
braces! They’re ugly, painful, and just
plain troublesome. Eating food is a
hassle, chewing gum is problematic, and any lover can tell you that kisses just
aren’t the same with braces. Most
patients are still in school too, and can face a slew of teasing from kids in
the playground or in the cafeteria. For
adults, the prospect of getting braces at a later age can also be quite
embarrassing.
So now that we’ve
established that wearing metal in your mouth is not desirable, let’s talk about
invisible braces. Also known as
Invisalign, invisible braces are a new trend in tooth alignment correction. For the average patient, it means freedom
from the horror of braces.
The invisible brace system
is a series of clear plastic aligners that gradually achieve the same result of
metal braces. The plastic is nearly
invisible and can be removed when the patient wishes to eat or chew gum. Oral hygiene is made easier with invisible
braces because you can still brush and floss without obstruction by removing
the braces.
The process of getting
invisible braces begins with a careful examination of your teeth. A 3-D model must be created and each case
needs to be addressed independently.
The treatment plan involves custom aligners that will shift the tooth
position over two-week intervals. That
means that every two weeks you’ll receive a new aligner that will continue
where the old one left off. Most
patients do feel a bit of pain while they’re wearing it, but it’s nothing
compared to the gut-wrenching feel of an orthodontist tightening the wires of
metal braces.
Depending on the severity of
your case, the treatment can last months to years. However, the peace of mind you’ll have knowing that no one will
notice your braces is priceless.
Today, over 100,000 people
are using invisible braces, and the number grows every day. Though invisible braces will never replace
metal braces fully, the majority of patients should be eligible for invisible
braces while only severe cases will require metal braces.
Orthodontists require only a
little additional training. A 3-D
imaging computer controls most of the procedure. It produces the treatment plan from the original 3-D model of
your teeth. The orthodontist only needs
to monitor the fit and progress of the aligners and let the braces do the work.
Imagine a perfect smile
without the prolonged period of sharp metal and wires in your mouth. That’s what invisible braces promise. Consult an orthodontist certified with the
Invisalign system today and get on the road to great teeth without the ordeal
of a metal mouth.
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