If you are ready to love your smile and feel confident every time you grin, Invisalign is an excellent option for you. While many people continue to get traditional braces that have metal brackets and wires, clear aligners are a fresh and modern option that can get your treatment done effectively and efficiently. What are some of the major benefits of choosing Invisalign for your orthodontic treatment?

Invisalign Is Versatile

Invisalign trays can be used to help correct a wide variety of orthodontic problems. Because it can be used for both teens and adults, it is a versatile solution for a variety of situations. Some of the most common orthodontic issues that are corrected with a series of clear aligners include:

- Crooked teeth

- Gapping

- Overbite

- Underbite

- Crossbite

- Crowding

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Invisalign Is Virtually Invisible

Invisalign clear aligner trays are designed to be virtually invisible unless you are looking very closely. It’s almost impossible to tell whether or not someone is wearing Invisalign trays, which makes them a great option for people who work in jobs where they might feel self-conscious about having braces or who want to feel more confident when they smile.

Invisalign Is Comfortable

Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign clear aligner trays do not involve brackets or wires to adjust your smile. Because the aligner trays are smooth with rounded edges, you don’t need to worry about wires poking you or brackets brushing up against the inside of your mouth and making you uncomfortable. Invisalign trays are much more comfortable, so many adults and teenagers choose them over other options for their orthodontic treatments.

Invisalign Requires No Dietary Modifications

Braces do not require you to radically adjust your diet, but they do require some modifications to make sure that the brackets are not damaged. For example, you may be asked to abstain from eating traditional popcorn with kernels or to avoid gummy and sticky foods. This can be challenging for some adults and teenagers who want to be able to adjust their smiles without changing their diet. Because Invisalign clear aligner trays are removed from your mouth while you eat, there are no dietary modifications necessary.

Invisalign Requires Fewer Visits to the Orthodontist

Traditional braces require regular trips to the orthodontist to adjust the wires and make sure that everything is progressing correctly. It is not unusual to wear braces for three years or longer in complex cases, which means many visits to the orthodontist. Invisalign has a shorter course of treatment in general (10-24 months), and dental appointments can be spaced further apart. Trays can be given in advance so that you may continue adjusting your teeth without needing to visit the office to get your next set of trays.

Invisalign Can Be Removed

Once your traditional braces are on your teeth, you cannot take them off until treatment has been completed. However, Invisalign trays can be taken out of your mouth for short periods of time. Whether you want to eat a croissant with your cup of coffee for breakfast or you want to enjoy your lunch comfortably, it’s easy to slip out your clear aligner trays. As long as you wear your trays for at least 22 hours out of the day, you will have no issues with your bite adjusting over time.

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