Benefits of Braces (Invisible)

As they say, the first impression is always the last impression. And the first thing that we notice when we meet someone is their smile.

A good smile can tremendously boost your confidence. If you're not happy with your smile, chances are that you’ll try to hide it, smile less, and even when you do smile, it will not be a confident and full-fledged one.

Modern dentistry has brought out marvellous ways in which one can drastically improve their smile, and correct dental problems like crowded or overlapping teeth, as well as proclined and crooked teeth.

One of the best ways to bring about a complete transformation of your smile is via orthodontic treatment or braces. Traditional braces are aesthetically poor and cumbersome, and hence the world has moved towards what is known as ‘invisible aligners’ or ‘invisible braces’. Let us understand what these are and how they’re beneficial.

What are Invisible Aligners?

Invisible braces or clear aligners are clear, plastic guides that are used to orthodontically move and align teeth in their proper position. Traditional metal braces are fixed to the teeth. But unlike them, invisible braces are removable and invisible. Your orthodontist will give you a set of clear aligners that you have to wear in sequence.

Benefits of Invisible Braces

Invisible braces are highly beneficial and solve many of the problems associated with traditional braces.

Aesthetically Pleasant

Clear aligners are transparent trays, and once you wear them they’re practically invisible at speaking distance. People undergoing orthodontic treatment are usually teens and young adults. They are extremely conscious of their appearance, and hence do not want to stand out in a crowd due to dental treatment.

Many such patients are also hesitant to start orthodontic treatment because they’re worried about their appearance.

With clear aligners, all that is in the past as one can confidently wear them without standing out.

Removable

Unlike traditional braces which are fixed, invisible aligners are easily removable. You can remove them when having meals, which is a huge relief for patients. Having food with traditional braces was probably their biggest disadvantage, but clear aligners solve this problem effectively.

Easy To Clean

Since they’re removable, they’re also a breeze to clean. Simply remove them, clean them gently with toothpaste and water, rinse them and put them back in the mouth. It’s that simple.

Require Fewer Dental Visits

With traditional braces, you are required to visit your orthodontist regularly to tighten the orthodontic wire and elastics, so that your teeth can keep repositioning. This is not the case with clear aligners.

If you opt for invisible braces, your dentist will give you multiple sets of aligners that will have to be worn in sequence. Once you finish the first phase, you yourself can change your aligners and move onto the next phase of the treatment.

More Comfortable

Traditional braces are usually metal or ceramic, have metal brackets and metal wires. These parts can really be uncomfortable and cause ulcerations and mouth irritation. Clear aligners, on the other hand, are made of smooth plastic and are extremely comfortable to wear.

Clear aligners, thus, are a big step forward when it comes to smile correction and orthodontic treatment. Patients can undergo their treatment smoothly, and with continuing confidence.