{"id":35,"date":"2018-05-30T13:23:46","date_gmt":"2018-05-30T13:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/?p=35"},"modified":"2018-05-30T13:23:46","modified_gmt":"2018-05-30T13:23:46","slug":"invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Time to Perfect Your Smile! But is Invisalign Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"clearWhen you\u2019re dealing with flaws in your smile, whether it\u2019s a gap, misalignment<\/a>, crookedness or crowding, you have two problems: an aesthetic flaw and decreased functionality. The most well-known way of correcting these flaws is with traditional braces. Some people aren\u2019t a fan of the metal brackets and wires, though. Thankfully, there\u2019s a more recent method available \u2013 Invisalign, but is it right for you? As you read on, your local dentist will tackle this question and more!<\/p>\n

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How Do Traditional Braces Work?<\/h2>\n

When you wear metal braces, your dentist will place brackets on your teeth that a wire passes through, connecting to special rings on the back teeth. As the wire is tightened, pressure is applied to your ivories, making them move.<\/p>\n

Over the next 24 months or more this process continues with you going in once a month to have the wire adjusted. By the time your treatment process is complete, you\u2019ll have a beautiful new smile.<\/p>\n

The Invisalign Alternative<\/h2>\n

For those who prefer a more discreet treatment process, the Invisalign method is available. Made from clear plastic, these custom-designed trays are worn for at least 22 hours a day, gradually correcting your teeth.<\/p>\n

Instead of wearing wires that are adjusted at monthly visits to your dentist, you\u2019ll be given a complete set of trays that are to be worn in two-week increments, with each change in trays representing a progression in your treatment process.<\/p>\n

Traditional Braces and Invisalign Compared<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s look at how the Invisalign method stacks up against metal braces by considering the following categories:<\/p>\n