When we think about orthodontic treatment to straighten teeth, invisible braces probably aren’t the first thing that springs to mind. Indeed procedures such as Invisalign treatment and lingual braces before and after, are a long way from the metallic smile that many conventional brace wearers used to have to endure. For this reason more and more adults are now seeking teeth straightening treatments such as these; but what other benefits do invisible or clear brace treatments have?
A wider number of choices
Nowadays when a patient needs orthodontic treatments they have a great deal of choice available. Not only does this include discreet or invisible brace systems such as those listed above, but also fast or accelerated brace systems, removable brace systems, and aligner style systems that even do away with the bracket and wiring aspect altogether. When a patient meets with an orthodontist for the first time, they’ll be give a thorough oral examination. Based on the patient’s dental needs and their personal needs the dentist will choose a brace system to fit that exacting criteria.
Healthier options
One of the long standing problems with conventional metal bracket and wiring braces is that because they’re permanently fixed to the mouth for the duration of the treatment (this can be anything up to 3 years) food particles and debris can get lodged in between the tiny gaps in the brace. This can sometimes be difficult to access when brushing, and although you can floss while wearing braces, it isn’t easy. On some occasions conventional brace wearers are prone to something known as de-calcification. This is where the acids contained in foods robs the teeth of calcium, causing white scars. This in turn can lead to cavities.
Conversely Invisalign treatments and to a certain extent lingual braces, make it easier to brush and floss. Invisalign for example is a non-fixed aligner, designed to be removed when eating and brushing teeth, while lingual braces fit the back of the teeth and therefore access for a toothbrush is far simpler. In fact if you ever get to see lingual braces before and after pictures, you’ll notice that de-calcification isn’t normally an issue.
Access to speedier treatments
Clear or invisible braces come in a wide variety of guises and something we touched on earlier was fast or accelerated treatments. Metal style brace systems tend to be permanently fixed, long-term procedures with the patient having to wear then 24 hours a day for anything up to 3 years. Conversely if a patient has mild dental problems such as gapped or flared teeth, or slight overcrowding and is only really concerned with the aesthetics of their smile, then they might want to opt for fast or accelerated treatments such as C Fast, Six Month Smiles, or the Inman Aligner. These systems usually concentrate their efforts on straightening the front upper and lower teeth that can be seen when you smile, and for this reason treatment can take as little as 2-3 months.
As you can see as well as being discreet, invisible braces such as Invisalign treatment and Lingual braces before and after have a wide variety of other benefits. If you’re not happy with your smile and would like to speak to us about discreet orthodontic treatment then book yourself a free, no-obligation consultation with Shi Karim and the team. To make an appointment either visit our website at www.clearbracesmanchester.co.uk or contact us directly on 0161 660 1218 today and take the first steps towards bringing back your great looking smile.
