Invisible braces are becoming more and more popular among people who are looking for dental solutions to help straighten their teeth, and give them a smile that they are proud to show off to others.
Many people who want a better smile are interested in getting invisible braces because they want the process to be less noticeable to others. Traditional metal braces are often very noticeable, and this makes people self-conscious with themselves and their smile.
While traditional braces achieve the same result as invisible braces, Istachatta residents should know that they do not always work in the same way. Someone with invisible braces is going to have a different process than someone who has traditional braces, and we will be going over this process.
Invisible Braces are Designed to be Removed
One way that invisible braces help straighten teeth that cannot be said about traditional metal braces and brackets is that invisible braces are designed to be removed periodically.
For example, before eating a meal, a person is recommended to remove their invisible braces. Istachatta residents should know that this can be said about drinking too, but if you are drilling water or another clear liquid, it is not always required to remove the invisible braces.
Traditional metal braces cannot be removed, and that is why dental professionals will recommend that someone with traditional braces brush and floss their teeth each time after they are done eating. This will help eliminate the buildup of plaque, stains, and bad smelling items.
Invisible Braces Will Periodically Change in Size
Regardless if someone has traditional metal braces or invisible braces, Istachatta residents should know that slowly over time, the braces themselves will change in size, and this helps move and shift teeth into their correct place.
With traditional braces, the metal wires will periodically change size to slowly shape teeth. With invisible braces, the braces themselves will slowly be swapped out to achieve the same result.
Because of this, a person may start to feel that their braces are applying more or less pressure on their mouth and teeth, depending on when they last got a change in their braces. Over a long period of slowly tightening these invisible braces, a person will have a straighter smile, just as someone with traditional braces has.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*