Advantages of Invisalign Over Traditional Braces

Vast Dental offers Invisalign in Newton, MA, for patients who want to straighten their smiles. Dr. Thu Hoang and Dr. Wonsuk Joo love to see smiles transformed for life by orthodontics. Keep reading about the benefits of Invisalign, and come see us if you're ready to start orthodontic treatment!

Traditional metal braces are a tried and true method of straightening teeth that can fix any malocclusion, which is why they are still used today. However, we now have a nearly invisible alternative in Invisalign. Invisalign treatment uses a series of clear plastic aligners that you wear in succession to gently shift your teeth into a straight position. You need to consult with your orthodontist to find out which solution will be best for you, but Invisalign can fix most of the same orthodontic issues as braces, and in a shorter amount of time.

The average treatment time in traditional braces is up to two years. When you start Invisalign in Newton, MA, you progress to a new aligner every two weeks. During treatment, you should check in with your dentist about every six weeks, and a typical Invisalign treatment plan can be completed in about a year.

The biggest perk of Invisalign clear aligners is that they are removable. With removable aligners, you aren't limited from eating any foods. Traditional braces come with restrictions on very hard or sticky foods that can damage the brackets and wires. Because you remove Invisalign to eat, you aren't restricted from anything. You just need to brush and floss after eating and put your aligners back in!

With all its perks, wearing Invisalign is still a commitment to your orthodontic treatment. You should follow your orthodontist's instructions to wear the aligners up to 22 hours a day and brush your teeth after eating before you put the aligners back in. You can wear the final aligner as a nighttime retainer to maintain your results.

Dr. Hoang and Dr. Joo Vast Dental are happy to offer Invisalign in Newton, MA, to transform smiles and help patients experience all the benefits of straight teeth and a beautiful smile. Contact us for an appointment at (617) 658-7883.

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