When looking for clear braces, you’re likely to find an article that has mistakenly used Invisalign as an example, and the same vice versa if you search for Invisalign. It’s all a big misunderstanding, which is why this article is here today. This is meant to clear up the misunderstanding, not decide which is better than the other. So, with that having been said, if you are looking for Invisalign in Cary IL, but are confused as to how it differs from normal braces, here is a short guide to the differences between the two.
#1. Transparency
The most appealing thing about Invisalign from a social standpoint is that rarely will anyone notice that you’re wearing it until you tell them. Invisalign thoroughly lives up to its name, being almost completely see-through. While clear braces technically accomplish this as well, the brackets of the braces are still plain as day if you smile too widely. Meanwhile the retainer that holds Invisalign to your teeth is totally transparent, so even you will forget at times that you have it on until you remember to take it off before bed. Speaking of which…
#2. Invisalign is removable
When people gripe about needing to get braces, they mostly refer to the fact that once they’re in there, they’re in there until the dentist decrees otherwise. This makes every aspect of your life that involves your teeth just a little more difficult, as now you have to contend with the new bits of metal strapped to your teeth. Which is what makes Invisalign so desirable, as you can remove it when you have to do something that having Invisalign in your mouth would hinder, such as eating or brushing your teeth.
#3. Invisalign doesn’t stain your teeth
Every adult today needs some kind of coffee in their lives. Unfortunately, when you wear braces, even clear ones, drinking coffee can actually stain your teeth. While you’re in no danger from the brackets, the metal/elastic wires holding them together will stain your teeth very quickly. Invisalign, for the obvious reason of not using such wires, will not stain your teeth, and because they are removable, they play no part in staining your teeth whatsoever.
Clear braces and Invisalign have their pros and cons, making one more suitable for certain patients than another. Otherwise, one would have overtaken the other for efficiency’s sake years ago. Hopefully this has cleared up any prior confusion. If you need Invisalign treatment, talk to the doctors at Cary Dental Associates, and schedule an appointment today.
