When most people picture Invisalign, they imagine a way to straighten teeth without a mouth full of metal brackets and wires. The aligners are transparent, removable, and incredibly comfortable to wear, making them an enticing option for achieving a better smile. But did you know that Invisalign treatment offers all kinds of other benefits? If you’re on the fence about this orthodontic solution, here are some of the advantages you should know about.
You Can Eat Whatever You Want
Anyone familiar with traditional braces probably knows that there are several off-limit foods: no popcorn, no hard candy, no chewy or sticky candies, and no biting directly into hard items like apples. With Invisalign, things are far less restrictive. You simply remove your aligners before meals, eat whatever you’d like, and put them back in when you’re done. Many patients enjoy the freedom they have with their diets—though it’s crucial to never eat anything while wearing the trays, so as not to damage or warp them!
Oral Hygiene Is Far Simpler
With traditional braces, food easily gets trapped around brackets and under wires, and reaching every surface of every tooth while brushing and flossing requires special tools and extra effort. With Invisalign, you simply remove the trays, brush and floss exactly as you normally would, clean the aligners themselves, and you’re done, meaning your oral hygiene routine doesn’t have to change at all!
You Can’t Beat the Comfort
Traditional braces come with some well-known discomforts. Patients sometimes have to deal with the sharp edges of brackets, the wire poking the inside of the cheek, and the emergency visits to get a broken bracket fixed. Invisalign aligners are made from smooth, flexible plastic that’s custom-fitted to the contours of your teeth. There are no brackets to scrape against your cheeks and no wires to poke your gums.
Fewer Check-In Appointments
With traditional braces, adjustment appointments are a normal part of the process, and they typically occur every four to six weeks. Each visit requires the orthodontist to physically adjust wires, replace bands, and check all the hardware. With Invisalign, since your treatment plan is mapped out digitally from the start, and you progress through your series of trays on a set schedule, check-in appointments do occur, but they tend to be less frequent and shorter than traditional adjustment visits.
If you’re ready to begin orthodontic treatment to achieve a straighter smile, know that with Invisalign, the benefits don’t start there—you’re opting into a treatment that truly gives you all kinds of advantages!
About the Practice
Our team here at Milton Orthodontics has served patients and families in Milton and the surrounding area for several years. We offer a wide range of orthodontic solutions for all ages, from tried-and-true metal braces to ceramic braces, Invisalign clear aligners, and more. If you have any questions about the blog or you’re ready to get in touch with us to schedule an appointment, you can call or reach out online for more information. Telephone: (617) 698-8883.
