Is Invisalign Right For You?

Jul 27
07:41

2012

Marina Koletis

Marina Koletis

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There are several options available both for children and for adults when deciding on dental braces for adults as well as dental braces for children. For example, you may decide that traditional braces are the best option for you, or rather lingual or even ceramic braces are the right fit.

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Though traditional metal braces are seen most frequently,Is Invisalign Right For You? Articles they are not the only option. With new technological advances, we now have an additional option--Invisalign. Depending on your unique condition and required treatment, Invisalign may be the most optimal choice for you and your family as opposed to orthodontic braces. Ultimately, your orthodontic specialist will discuss and decide with you which option is a right fit.

Invisalign braces offer a lot, but there are also disadvantages alongside the advantages.

Advantages:

Unlike traditional metal braces, Invisalign braces hardly look and feel like braces. Made of a clear plastic, Invisalign shift your teeth and straighten them just like traditional braces, only without the extra pain, irritation and discomfort. However, they are not completely pain-free. Also, since they are made of a clear plastic material, they are also barely noticeable by others. The fact that Invisalign are removable makes them very convenient for a few reasons. First, you have the comfort of removing them whenever you want. This allows you the liberty of eating whatever foods you want without having to worry about damaging metal braces which are fixed to your teeth with a strong adhesive. Indulge in popcorn, bagels, apples, carrots, corn on the cob, nuts and other foods that you otherwise wouldn’t be able to enjoy if you had gone the route of traditional braces. In addition to this, you can brush and floss your teeth without the inconvenience of having braces get in the way. Lastly, treatment time is significantly less than traditional braces, with an average of less than one year.

Disadvantages:

Make no mistake--though Invisalign seems like a much ‘simpler’ and convenient option, they are not any less expensive than traditional metal braces. They cost an average of $5,000 which means they are a serious financial investment. However, the range is anywhere from $3,500 to $8,000. Depending on your insurance coverage, they may or may not cover part of Invisalign treatment. Another thing to consider is the ease of removing Invisalign at your own discretion. Though not recommended for younger children, even adults with Invisalign may get accustomed to wearing them less frequently due to the fact that they are so conveniently removable. This will prolong treatment time.

So, are they right for you?