Going to the dentist is stressful for anyone, but for teens, it can be the worst feeling in the world. Their bodies are already flooded with hormones causing everything from cracking voices to growth spurts, and when their teeth start shifting it can be a whole new nightmare. What makes the experience even worse, though, is that their parents are now drawn into the vortex. Fortunately, Invisalign offers an alternative to traditional braces, and it’s an alternative that comes with a lot of benefits.
Convenience
Once they’re on, braces stay on. It’s like a prison sentence for your teeth. The same is not true with Invisalign. The plastic trays for Invisalign need to stay on between 20 and 22 hours a day, but users can take them off to eat, and to clean their teeth. This eliminates the worry of certain foods getting caught in braces, and it makes the whole process easier.
Fewer Visits
Another issue with braces is that they need fairly regular checks to be sure there aren’t any problems with how they’re affecting the teeth. Invisalign, though, doesn’t require as much attention because so many issues with braces either don’t exist or can be taken care of at home.
No-Risk of Broken Wires
Accidents happen and sometimes braces simply malfunction. Broken wires, popped brackets, and other problems might occur, leaving the wearer hurting and miserable until the problem is fixed. Invisalign, being a simple plastic tray, can’t malfunction in those ways.
Appointments Take Less Time
Not only are appointments fewer and further between with Invisalign, but they don’t take as long. Because most of what happens at the dentist involves simply fitting new forms, kids are in, done, and out in a fraction of the time it would take to measure and adjust traditional braces.
For more information about Invisalign in particular, and your dental needs in general, simply contact us today!