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Having dental braces is a very common way to straighten one’s teeth. The only major disadvantage of dental braces is the way a person will look having them because of the metal brackets aside from the fact that it can be uncomfortable to use at times. Before, the only option available is to get clear ligatures (or the small rubber bands) so as not to draw more attention to the metal brackets. Now, the introduction of Invisalign has solved this problem. It has improved teeth straightening treatment even better.

For those who do not know what it is, Invisalign is used to straighten up uneven teeth by means of “aligners” which are produced specifically to the kind of teeth one has. The concept of Invisalign is generally the same with dental braces. The customized aligners are changed every 2 weeks for the initial part of the treatment. The orthodontist will determine if the aligners should already be replaced. The frequency changes depending on the movement of the teeth. The normal Invisalign treatment also takes 2 years to complete, same with dental braces, although it is still a per person basis.

A great advantage of Invisalign is its removability. Being subjected to a teeth straightening treatment using dental braces means one cannot take this off until after the completion of the treatment. On the other hand, with Invisalign, the person may remove it when eating, brushing or for some important events as she deems necessary. There is said to be less discomfort to be felt with Invisalign since the aligners have smooth edges to protect the gums and the cheeks.

If you have uneven set of teeth and want to fix this problem, your orthodontist can assess if Invisalign is something you can consider. Having that perfect smile is possible with this treatment.

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