The most exciting impact new technology has on our lives is when it offers an alternative to a time-tested approach by addressing its shortcomings. This is the case when considering orthodontic treatments for straightening smiles.
The traditional approach uses metal brackets and wire braces to physically reposition teeth. But the newer technique exerts the same forces on teeth through clear plastic aligner trays custom-created just for you.
At Mount Waverley Smiles, we are proud to offer the premier line of clear aligners from Invisalign®. When we've assessed your smile challenges and have recommended Invisalign, here are three compelling reasons to choose it over traditional braces.
Reason 1 – Comfortable and Easy to Use
One drawback to metal brackets and wires is how they impact your soft mouth tissues and complicate eating and oral hygiene. Clear aligners eliminate those issues because you can remove them, unlike metal braces cemented to your teeth. This means you can eat, brush and floss just as you did before treatment.
And because your aligners are made from a smooth, BPA-free plastic moulded to fit your teeth and gums, they cause much less irritation than the metal parts in braces.
Reason 2 – Similar Results with Skilled Planning
An essential part of Invisalign is the digital planning that allows us to determine the treatment's effectiveness for your smile. With each passing year, we find additions to clear aligner therapy that makes it work for more extensive orthodontic conditions.
These advances, coupled with our expertise in assessing your teeth' alignment, meaning that you can expect results from Invisalign. Current research confirms this, showing that clear aligners and braces are both effective but that "clear aligners had an advantage in the segmented movement of teeth and shortened treatment duration."
Reason 3 – Low Visibility
Finally, a consistent complaint about conventional braces is how much they impact your appearance. There's just no way to hide metal brackets and wires. But clear aligners live up to their name. Our Invisalign lab uses only high-quality plastic that fits so tightly that your aligner will virtually disappear.
This approach means few people will notice that you're straightening your teeth, and they will remain visible as your smile slowly takes on its new shape.
Your Invisalign Dentist in Mount Waverley, VIC
Our dental team is excited to share how clear aligners may be the right choice to help you reach your smile goals. We encourage you to contact us for a consultation to get you on the road to straighter teeth today.
