Invisalign benefits and disadvantages

Better hygiene: Being invisible aligners, they can be removed easily, and this gives the Invisalign treatment a significant benefit over metal braces.  There is no issue with food getting stuck between metal wires, with the removable aligners from Invisalign, they can be removed, cleaned, and at the same time you can clean and floss your teeth without any obstruction.  If you are unable to clean your teeth well throughout the treatment period, which could be 16 months or more, then in this period you may have issues with cavities and gum disease, thus the invisible aligners have the bonus of allowing the patient have better hygiene. 

They are near Invisible: Invisalign aligners are made of a clear see-through plastic material which when compared to metal braces, they are much less noticeable and nearly invisible.  The great part of this is for the most part, most people will not notice that you are wearing invisalign.  Metal braces are noticeable from the first sight and far less aesthetic than invisalign.

More Comfortable: In addition to being invisible, Invisalign aligners are much more comfortable to wear when compared to metal braces. With metal braces, which consist of brackets and wires, your gums and tissue in your mouth may get hurt or are sensitive to where contact is made with the metal wires.  With invisalign, the plastic is smooth, so there is less friction or irritation. Invisalign aligners are smooth and your lips and gums tolerate them quickly.

Effective: Invisalign is extremely effective when treating a variety of dental issues, including overcrowding, gaps between teeth, malocclusion and bite problems. Studies comparing metal braces and invisalign show that Invisalign is just as effective as traditional metal braces for various cases.

Treatment length: In general, the length of the treatment time for orthodontic treatment will depend on the severity of the issues that the patient has, however, that being said,  Invisalign, due to its customised approach, produces a treatment length that is normally equal or less than the treatment length of braces. 

Quick Checkups: The regular appointments during treatment with your Invisalign Specialist are usually much easier and less painful than those of metal braces as there are no wires or elastics to remove, just a checkup and to be given the next set of aligners. 

Gentle: The treatment plan which is designed for Invisalign is computer generated and specifically planned to ensure that there are no rapid movements nor shock to the bone, teeth and gums, it involves a gradual gentle pressure to move the teeth into place. 

Boost to confidence: The benefit applies for both metal braces and Invisalign treatment.  Orthodontic treatment aims to improve ones smile, and with this, it subsequently improves ones confidence.  With a perfect smile, patients are not ashamed to laugh and smile, and will feel better about themselves.  This boost of confidence will effect your day to day life, but also your work, and how people treat you. Your smile is the first thing that people notice about you, make sure it is a good one with orthodontic treatment.