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Invisalign braces are great for people who do not have severe problems. The “braces” consist of strong plastic trays that are fabricated especially for you. If your bite is not severe and your teeth are not severely cooked, then Invisalign may be a good choice. You would be able to get your teeth straightened without anyone seeing that you are wearing “braces”! This appeals to many adults, especially people who wore traditional braces as children and then need more treatment later in life. However, if your bite is very bad, if you need extractions or require headgear or other appliances, then Invisalign will not work for you; you will need to wear traditional braces.
Your orthodontist only has some control over your Invisalign treatment. The treatment trays are computer-fabricated by Align Technologies, the company that makes Invisalign. Orthodontists and dentists that offer Invisalign receive special training from Align Technologies.
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DISADVANTAGES
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- They are virtually invisible, and nobody knows you are wearing them.
- They are easier to clean than traditional braces.
- They do not irritate your gums as much as traditional braces, so there is little (if any) need for dental wax.
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- They cost much more than traditional braces. In addition, you have to purchase the Invisalign braces and pay for them in advance. Hence, the spread out of payments may not be as suitable as traditional braces.
- In some cases, you may still need traditional Braces for a few months after your Invisalign treatment, to correct certain problems.
- You will still have tooth pain, because your teeth will be moved by the Invisalign trays. Invisalign is not a pain-free treatment.
- The plastic trays are computer-fabricated by Align Technologies. Your orthodontist only has some control over your treatment.
- You may need more aligners (ie enhancements) after the original set of aligners (possibly incurring additional costs)
- If you have severe problems, your orthodontist will tell you that you are not a candidate for Invisalign treatment.
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