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Invisalign vs Braces: Which Option is Right for You?

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Published by Oasis Dental in Cosmetic Dentistry · 29 October 2018

Invisalign is fast becoming the preferred means to aligning teeth. Teens, especially, are attracted to the invisible orthodontic treatment.

Whether to go with Invisalign or with metal braces when orthodontic treatment is recommended for you or your child can be a difficult decision to make. At Oasis Dental, we take pride in having become the authority on the pros and cons of both traditional metal braces and Invisalign in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

Invisalign – the choice of teens and adults

Since clear BPA-free plastic aligners are relatively invisible, Invisalign treatment are often the first choice of teens and adults. How we look is important for most of us.

The aligners are computer generated to gradually align your teeth over time. Invisalign trays are manufactured accordingly and each is worn for two weeks so that they straighten teeth slightly more than the previous tray. Follow up, then, is faster than traditional treatment with metal braces, and fewer appointments are needed – just a short clinic visit every couple of months when you pick up your next set of trays. Best of all, it’s so much easier to keep your teeth clean and you can bite into anything with no worries.

You simply remove your Invisalign aligners when you eat and when you clean your teeth – your only difficulty may be in remembering to take them out… and to put them back in!

The advantages of braces  

Modern braces are suitable for the entire range of ages from young children to seniors – from early intervention with children to both first time treatment and relapse situations for adults.

The greatest advantage is the flexibility of braces. They are suitable for minor correction as well as complex bite problems. They can be adjusted frequently and, since children and adolescents are continually growing, this is important. Additionally, aids and appliances can be integrated, including space maintainers and palatal expanders.

There are tooth-colored ceramic options to metal brackets and low-profile wire to make your braces less noticeable.

Making your decision on aligning your teeth with metal braces or Invisalign in Rancho Cucamonga CA should also involve discussing the disadvantages of each system with us. Let’s face facts – in both cases there is pain when changes or adjustments are made.

Are you well organized and ready to commit to Invisalign?

You have to pay attention to your Invisalign aligners and wear them for a minimum twenty-two hours a day. They must be taken out when you eat and when you clean your teeth – and put back in when you’re finished. If you’re likely to be forgetful, then metal braces might be best for you.

Is your appearance great importance to you?

If you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment as an adult, the way you look has to be considered. Metal braces, even when the brackets are ceramic, are noticeable. Invisalign can be the answer and, today, the system has advanced to the point that it is applicable even in complex bite situations.

Problems with braces

Braces can prove difficult to clean and can, in some cases, discolor teeth. They can also involve diet restrictions since eating hard or sticky foods make break wires or pull brackets of your teeth. They may also scratch or irritate your mouth.

Orthodontic treatment for children  

Invisalign is not recommended for children until they have a full set of permanent teeth. At that point, much depends on maturity level of the child.

Discuss your orthodontic requirements with us  

We look forward to providing the right treatment to make you a beautiful smile.

Contact Dr. Pinky Penalosa at (909) 941-2288 to discuss Invisalign in Rancho Cucamonga CA. We’re at 9203 Archibald Avenue.


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