Misaligned teeth can look unattractive and make oral hygiene difficult. The condition can pose a risk to gums and bones while attracting periodontal disease. Poor dental hygiene can also result in a loss of the tooth. Getting conventional braces have been the traditional solution to crooked teeth. However, wire braces look unattractive and are extremely uncomfortable. It can particularly be embarrassing for adults to live their day-to-day professional lifestyles with wire braces.

The good news is that modern technology has found the solution, making Invisalign a better alternative to traditional steel braces.

Comfort

Conventional braces are fixed onto your teeth professionally and remain intact until your dentist removes them. If you want to be able to remove your braces for shorter amounts of time to drink and eat without any type of discomfort, opt for Invisalign. The braces are in a form of clear trays, designed from the imprints of your teeth. You can remove them while eating and wear them again once ready.

Appearance

Metal braces can interfere with your appearance, making your smile look like an accumulation of unattractive metal pieces. The conventional braces are also prone to having food stuck in them. Comparably, Invisalign is barely visible on your teeth. Thus, you receive the alteration implemented by braces onto your teeth without compromising your appearance.

Safety

Wire braces are composed of edged wires and metal brackets that can scratch and cut the skin inside your mouth and gums. Invisalign is designed to be smooth and comfortable, without any edges. It is common for food to get stuck in wire braces, which can cause a tooth to decay. Conventional braces also use a lot of pressure to realign teeth which can result in demineralization. These issues are not faced by people who opt for Invisalign braces. The removable ability of Invisalign gives you cleaning access to your entire month while being gentle on your gums and teeth.

Duration of Treatment

An average dental patient using wire braces is expected to be in the treatment for four to five years. However, Invisalign only takes one to two years to give you the perfect smile.

Planning

The treatment plan of Invisalign is entirely computerized. Thus, the dentists and designers know the details of the process and time each stage will take. Wire braces are manually adjusted and progress is determined from appointment to appointment.

Compared to metal braces, Invisalign is slightly costlier but offers increased benefits. The success of Invisalign treatment is dependent on the patient’s regularity of wearing the braces and duration of the treatment is shorter compared to wire braces. Invisalign is also more comfortable and pose reduced health risks than conventional braces.

Contact Lumina Dental in Maple Ridge, BC today!

If the benefits of Invisalign over wire braces have got you interested in the procedure, contact Lumina Dental in Maple Ridge, BC today! Lumina Dental offers you a wide variety of dental services in a brand new comfortable clinic that was designed with the ease of patients in mind.

In the guidance of Dr. Thomas Jiang, specialists at the clinic are highly equipped to provide you with cosmetic care, children and family dental services, implants and dentures, orthodontics, sports and night guards, as well as, urgent care when needed.

Visit luminadental.ca to read more about us. It’ll be our pleasure to chat with you over the phone at 604-380-1883.