Most people do not think they will have braces by the time they reach adulthood; however, many people find that they are unhappy with the quality of their smile. Orthodontic treatment helps to address factors such as crooked teeth and bite alignment issues that lead to dissatisfaction with your smile. If you are ready to tackle your crooked teeth with your orthodontist but do not want to use traditional braces, then Invisalign braces are a great alternative.
Here are three reasons to choose Invisalign dental treatment.
Invisalign braces are nearly invisible.
You may feel self-conscious wearing braces as an adult. Invisalign braces help put that fear to rest. Invisalign braces are essentially invisible. No one will know that you are in the process of straightening your teeth unless you decide to share your secret with them. Unlike traditional metal braces, Invisalign aligners can be swapped out as your treatment progresses. You do not need to have them adjusted by the orthodontist or have bands changed. Therefore, there are no outward signs that you are wearing your Invisalign braces, except for the progress you are making toward having straight, beautiful teeth.
Invisalign is more comfortable than traditional braces.
One of the chiefest complaints of people with traditional braces is that the brackets and wires cause discomfort. The soft tissues inside the mouth must toughen over time with traditional braces because the hardware of the braces rubs against the interior of the mouth. You do not need to worry about that with Invisalign. The aligners are molded specifically to the shape of your teeth and do not rub up against the soft tissues of your mouth.
It is easy to clean your Invisalign aligners.
You must maintain good oral hygiene as you work on straightening your teeth. Regular brushing and flossing, as well as visits with the dentist, contribute to good oral health. You are able to remove your Invisalign braces while you eat and brush your teeth, which keeps them from coming into contact with food particles. You can brush your teeth before putting your aligners back on. Additionally, you can wash your aligners between meals to help keep them clean and reduce the number of sugars that come into contact with your teeth.
In order to clean your Invisalign aligners, rinse them with cool water. Using a soft-bristled toothbrush and toothpaste, clean the inside and outside of the aligner and rinse thoroughly once you finish.
Our oral surgery and general dental website offers important information on how to prevent dry socket following a tooth extraction. After getting your tooth pulled, a protective blood clot develops over the extraction site. Many of our blog posts explain how this protective clot helps promote healing after an extraction.
You'll learn that if the clot is accidentally dislodged, dry socket may occur, which can raise your risk for infection and heavy bleeding. We'll provide you with important tips on how to prevent this by avoiding smoking and drinking through a straw. You'll also learn that swishing water around your mouth should be avoided for a couple of days following your extraction because doing so creates a suction that may dislodge your clot, leading to dry socket.