Like many other patients, you may not be particularly enthused about the idea of wearing metal brackets and wires. That’s why more than 17 million have opted for Invisalign instead! The truth is that choosing clear, removable braces isn’t just less of a hassle; it also provides more freedom. With this in mind, read on to learn four freedoms you can enjoy with clear aligners.
1. Freedom to Eat Your Favorite Foods
One of the most underrated benefits of clear aligner treatment is that there aren’t any dietary restrictions. As a result, you can maintain your usual diet throughout the teeth-straightening process! The key is taking your aligners off before eating or drinking anything other than water as well as making an active effort not to overindulge on cavity-causing foods, like potato chips.
2. Freedom to Brush and Floss
Another perk: you don’t need to adopt a cumbersome oral hygiene regimen or buy special dental care products. Instead, you can remove your aligners, rinse them with clean, cool water, and place them in their case before brushing and flossing as usual! Then, when you’re done, immediately clean your trays and put them back on (this will help you meet the 20+ hour wear time requirement).
3. Freedom to Plan
With traditional braces, patients need to commit to monthly adjustment appointments. That’s not the case with clear aligners! Usually, the progress visits are every 6-8 weeks and last less than 30 minutes. So, your calendar won’t be filled with braces-related visits, and you’ll spend considerably less time in the treatment chair overall.
4. Freedom to Smile
Last, but certainly not least, clear aligners allow you to smile with complete confidence. This is largely because they are crafted from see-through, low-profile plastic that is custom-made to fit the contours of your teeth perfectly. However, the fact that they are removable also needs to be considered. After all, that means you can take them out before a big date or an important presentation at work!
About the Practice
With Dr. Isaak Yelizar leading the way, our team at SimpliBraces is here to help both teens and adults in Long Island achieve their absolute best smiles. Sometimes, that requires traditional braces but clear aligners are often an option too. If that’s the case, then we will create your custom treatment plan, answer any questions you have, and, before you know it, misalignment will be a thing of the past! If you are interested in scheduling a consultation, visit our website or call (929) 229-1009.