Advantages of Invisible Orthodontics

Whether you’re young or old, having crooked teeth can be ugly and dirty leaving you feeling uncomfortable and embarrassed of your smile.  In addition to the lack of “smile power”, crooked teeth are much harder to clean and maintain, so crooked teeth will not last in your mouth for as long as straight teeth. You may have thought about braces, but may feel equally as embarrassed about wearing braces as an adult. Fortunately, there’s a great solution available to you: invisible orthodontics. Here’s everything you need to know about the advantages of invisible orthodontics:

What Are Invisible Orthodontics?

Invisible orthodontics refers to a system of clear, nearly-invisible aligners.  The system is removable. Invisible orthodontics are often favored by adults (and sometimes teenagers) who want the benefits that are provided by braces, but don’t want to have to go through the unsightly process of wearing braces. 

What Are the Advantages of Invisible Orthodontics?

There are numerous advantages to invisible orthodontics. These benefits include:

• Hard to see. As the name implies, invisible orthodontics are difficult to see. This means that you can benefit from a system of straightening your teeth without having to announce to the world that you’re “wearing” braces.
• No limitation on food OR on cleaning. Anyone who’s worn traditional braces knows that one of the difficulties of braces is being limited in the types of food that you can consume and the challenges of cleaning around brackets and wires; this isn’t the case with invisible orthodontics. This is because the straightening trays are removed prior to eating and prior to cleaning. 
• Quick straightening. Another huge advantage of invisible orthodontics compared to traditional straightening systems is that they work very quickly. In fact, while braces can take years to straighten teeth, most invisible orthodontics systems achieve desired results in one to one and a half years.  Sometimes, it can take only months to straighten minor areas of misalignment.
• Improved dental health. Because invisible orthodontics are removable, not only can a person eat whatever they want, but they may have an easier time brushing and flossing, too. This can lead to improved dental health outcomes. 

Call Distinctive Dental Solutions Today

At Distinctive Dental Solutions, we know how much your smile means to you. We believe that every patient we treat has the potential to unlock the smile they’ve been hiding from. One option for straightening teeth in a way that’s fast and effective is invisible orthodontics. If you have questions about how invisible orthodontics work, the benefits (and drawbacks) of invisible orthodontics, or how to get started with an invisible orthodontics system, please call our experienced dentists at Distinctive Dental Solutions directly today. We are happy to meet with you and make a recommendation about your oral health. Call or send us a message today to get started.