Braces have been the bane of many young people’s lives. Awkward and painful, old style metal braces were a major inconvenience and may who wore them avoided talking and smiling because of the embarrassment braces often caused. With new advances in dental treatments there is now a new way to do braces- Invisalign. If you have been thinking about this option to correct your crooked and misaligned teeth here are some things you need to consider before you move forward with Invisalign from Elk Grove Village dentists:
Pros
* Removable so they are easier to wear based on your lifestyle and can be taken out when needed so they do not get in the way of the things you want to do.
* Virtually Invisible due to their clear design, most people cannot tell if someone is wearing Invisalign braces or not.
* They are much more comfortable as there are no wires and metal brackets in the mouth to hurt the gums, tongue, cheeks or lips.
* With less individual components, there is less to break and fewer instance of things getting stuck in the braces or the braces being damaged.
* FDA approved materials used are safe and non-toxic and leave no metallic taste in the mouth.
Cons
* Requires a lot of communication and coordination with dental expert and patient because if they are not worn as directed they will not yield the intended results.
* They must be removed before any eating, teeth must be thoroughly cleaned, and then they must be put back in place.
* They can be more expensive than traditional metal braces and since they are still widely seen as a cosmetic prosthetic many dental insurance plans to not cover them yet.
* Transient lisp is something that happens with any new device that is placed in the mouth; there is a period of learning to speak with the new device in place.
* A new aligner is generally needed every 2 weeks to keep moving the teeth into position. A new set of aligners is worn to keep new pressure on the teeth.
* Some patients report some discomfort for a day or two after a new aligner is put into place.
Only a dentist familiar with Invisalign in Elk Grove Village can help you determine if it is the right choice for your dental needs, so set up an appointment with Brian Homann, DDS today!
