Lucky are those who are born with a perfect smile with no crooked teeth, improper spacing and all are the right size. In such a case, some cosmetic dentistry is all that you might need to overcome the imperfections of nature for a dazzling smile. A confident smile goes a long way whether you’re a business professional or greeting customers at a restaurant knowing you can avoid those awkward stares that often make you feel uncomfortable will increase your desire to socialize more. Not only will it make you socialize more you will eat and sleep better as these are just some of the complications that comes with crooked or misaligned teeth.
Getting braces is much like choosing a car there are many options but not all will be the right fit for you. Invisalign and braces are both appropriate for teeth straightening and correcting your bite. They work in different ways but both roads lead to the same goal.
Invisalign is worn 22 hours each day makes use of what are called aligners and they are made of plastic. The aligners are provided to you and need to be changed every two weeks as your teeth begin shift into a correct form. Technology is at the heart of it all and aligner measurements are made so that the teeth are getting pushed a little bit at a time. A major advantage with aligners is that they can be removed at any time for example when you brush your teeth, floss and eat, preventing food particles form getting trapped in the aligners. Besides, very little discomfort is coming your way because of the tiny distances the teeth are moved. Invisalign is almost invisible and of the same color as your teeth as the plastic aligners are made with clear plastic, making it almost indistinguishable.
Braces as we all know are metallic, quite visible to the naked eyes and work by means of pressure applied on the teeth by means of a wire. This requires monthly visitsso the dentist can make adjustments and tighten the braces causing the gradual shifting of teeth until the desired position takes place. The problem is that brushing and flossing become inconvenient and food particles get trapped in the mouth and often become visible when you talk or smile. This will also require you to place little rubber bands on teeth to form your bite.
In all traditional braces require a bit more work when compare to invisalign but the end results are the same which is a beautiful smile. While trying to choose between the different choices take in the cost and the benefit of the time and effort need to achieve that smile. For a person who is on the go and pressed for time invisalign will be the best choice. However, if your looking for a budget friendly solution then braces will get the job done. In milder cases like gapped teeth, both treatments would work equally effectively. The best way to determine which will be best is to get a consultation done and determine which option best fits your particular case.