If your teeth are crooked and an orthodontist recommends getting braces to straighten them, he or she may give you two options depending on the severity of the problem. For severely crooked teeth, traditional braces will probably be the best solution. However, if your teeth have less severe problems, you may be able to wear clear plastic aligners.
Who Can Wear Aligners?
Clear plastic aligners such as Invisalign braces are not recommended for everyone. The best candidates for them will usually be patients in their late teens and adults of any age. Younger children are not good candidates as their teeth are still growing so metal or ceramic braces are best for them.
While they can correct overbites, underbites, gaps between teeth, and crossbites, Invisalign braces are not appropriate to correct these issues if they are severe. The plastic braces ease the teeth back into place over a few months while metal or ceramic braces are more forceful as they tighten with wires to help move teeth into place.
Main Advantages
Two of the advantages of choosing Invisalign braces over traditional braces are that they can be removed at night when you go to bed and they only require a few months to fix teeth instead of years. Of course, since traditional braces help repair severe tooth alignment problems, it takes longer to move them into place. However, the plastic aligners may only be needed for a few months to correct mild alignment problems.
To find out if Invisalign is right for your needs, contact New Age Dental Care for a smile assessment. Call 636-449-0215 to schedule an appointment if you live or work in and around Chesterfield, MO. One of their orthodontists can examine your teeth and recommend a plan to get them into shape so you have a beautiful smile. You can follow them on Twitter for latest update!
