If you had a choice, would you wear braces on your teeth or clear aligners?
If your answer is clear aligners, you’re not alone. Clear aligners have grown in popularity over the past couple of decades as an option for straightening or realigning your teeth. Perhaps the oldest and best known clear aligner product is Invisalign, which was introduced to the market in 1998 by Align Technology.
Invisalign is the brand name of a type of thin clear aligner used in orthodontic treatment. The aligner is made from a flexible thermoplastic material named SmartTrack. Although Invisalign aligners may not be completely invisible, these clear coverings fit tightly over your teeth and are much less noticeable than the brackets and wires of traditional braces.
Invisalign uses clear aligners developed from computer-generated images and impressions taken from your mouth by your dentist and their team to change the position of your teeth. While the traditional brace makes use of fixed wires to “pull” the teeth into alignment, Invisalign aligns the teeth by using a series of molds that, across a series of months, force your teeth into their new and improved position.
Both Invisalign braces and traditional braces are intended to improve the alignment of your teeth to produce a straighter smile and better oral health. Though there are some similarities between the Invisalign and braces, there are probably more differences.
Invisalign is suitable for almost anyone wanting to improve their smile or arrange their teeth in a more orderly fashion.
Patients needing corrective work on their back teeth may not be suitable for Invisalign. To get a professional opinion on the suitability of yourself or a family member for the Invisalign treatment, simply contact our dental clinic.
For more information on Invisalign or orthodontal treatment, contact Dr. Soto The Downey Dentist or book an appointment today via our website.
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