Pros and Cons of Invisalign That You Should Know About

There are several solutions available on the market now for straightening your teeth. Invisalign is one of the most popular choices since it includes a set of transparent, custom-designed aligners to gradually shift your teeth into the proper position. Invisalign, unlike traditional metal braces, is constructed of transparent plastic and is almost unnoticeable. 

Invisalign's clear look makes it an appealing teeth-straightening alternative for people who desire to adjust their teeth in a more inconspicuous manner. In this article, we will tell you about the pros and cons of Invisalign that you should know about.

Pros of Invisalign

Invisalign is more appealing

The most obvious advantage of Invisalign is that the retainers are nearly unnoticeable. Adult patients appreciate that their colleagues and friends are unaware that they are getting orthodontic treatment. Teens who are self-conscious do, too.  

With Invisalign, you won't have to deal with people criticizing your new braces. You won't be concerned about your smile in photos since all you'll notice is the progression of your smile improving.

Fewer and shorter appointments

Braces need a significant amount of human labor and ongoing maintenance on the part of the orthodontist. Braces need regular "check-ups" and even "repairs," such as joining brackets, replacing wires, putting rubber bands, connecting springs, and so on. With Invisalign treatment, most of these time-consuming procedures are totally removed.

So, how long does an Invisalign appointment take? The usual braces session lasts 20-40 minutes, whereas an Invisalign visit lasts 10 minutes. You will also have considerably fewer visits with Invisalign. Patients with braces should see their dentist every 6-8 weeks. Patients using Invisalign only need to be checked once every 10-12 weeks.

No brushing or flossing issues

It is essential to understand the possible complications for people who select traditional braces and have brushing and flossing troubles. If you are unable to brush and floss properly while wearing traditional braces, you may increase your risk of developing cavities, stains, and white spots where the braces are bonded to the teeth.

Invisalign, on the other hand, doesn't cause such issues since you use clear, plastic trays that can be removed to wash your teeth and clean the trays. Making it easy for you to brush and floss correctly ensures that your braces treatment will not need you to sacrifice your oral health in order to get a nicer smile.

Unrestricted diet

Patients wearing traditional metal braces should avoid sticky and/or difficult-to-chew meals. If you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment, you will not be subjected to the same limitations. Because Invisalign is removable, you may continue to eat your favorite meals. 

However, you should brush your teeth after eating to avoid discoloration of your clear aligners. If you go to work or school, bring a travel toothbrush with you. By doing so, you'll be able to clean your teeth after every meal.

Cons of Invisalign

Invisalign may not be suitable for severe issues

Invisalign can improve a wide range of dental issues, including mild to significantly crooked teeth, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and tooth gaps. However, this straightening method will not suit everyone. The aligners may not be able to correct issues like tooth form, tooth position, incursion, extrusion, and significant gaps between teeth.

Patients should be disciplined

The ability to remove your aligners is both a benefit and a disadvantage. You won't be able to complete  the requisite of wearing your aligners 22 hours per day if you aren't consistent about placing them back in your mouth after eating or brushing. If you don't wear your aligners for as long, your treatment may not provide the desired results. The primary reason for Invisalign treatment failure is a lack of disciplineto wearing the aligners.