3 Hidden Benefits to using Invisalign to Straighten your Smile

Louisville, KY

Orthodontic treatment has advanced quite a bit from the “mouth full of metal” that came with wearing braces for past generations. There are alternatives, namely methods of clear aligner therapy such as Invisalign. This entails wearing a customized set of plastic aligners that fit snugly over your teeth, then exert gentle pressure that guides your teeth into a preferred, straighter alignment. You receive another set of aligners every few weeks until We have told you before about some of the advantages of Invisalign but there are some additional, hidden benefits that you may not realize. We explore these benefits in greater detail, today on the blog.

Benefit 1: Invisalign protects dental restorations

If you already have existing dental work such as fillings and crowns, the stability of these restorations can be compromised if you opt for orthodontic treatment with braces. The installation or adjustment of braces can cause such restorations to break, crack or fail – and any of these instances can mean that could require the services of an emergency dentist. By contrast, the aligners used in Invisalign will fit over your teeth, safeguarding your dental restorations from harm while you straighten your smile.

Benefit 2: Invisalign can mean lower risk of tooth decay as compared to braces

When you have braces, brushing your teeth means navigating around the brackets and wires, while also requiring a special pick in lieu of floss to use to clean the spaces between your teeth. This means food particles and the bacteria and plaque that cause areas of decay can congregate on the edges of the brackets and wires, potentially leaving cavities to treat once treatment is complete and the braces get removed. By contrast, the aligners used to straighten teeth with Invisalign are removable. Although we recommend you wear your aligners for 22 hours per day for maximum effectiveness, you can remove them when you eat or clean your teeth. This allows total access to your teeth for brushing and flossing, although you also want to ensure you are rinsing your aligners daily.

Benefit 3: Invisalign boosts your self-esteem

One of the reasons behind the increasing popularity of Invisalign in recent years is that the aligners are transparent, making them all but indistinguishable when worn. The discrete nature of the treatment makes it appealing to teens but especially adults, who may be hesitant about a social stigma from having braces beyond adolescence. In other words, Invisalign allows you to straighten your teeth while also smiling and speaking with confidence.

Your certified Invisalign provider in Kentuckiana

Whether you never pursued orthodontic treatment, or you had braces in the past and have experienced orthodontic relapse, Invisalign might be right for you to straighten your smile. The only way to know for sure is to schedule a consultation. Exceptional Dentistry is proud to be a certified Invisalign provider. We offer this method of orthodontic treatment through aligner therapy at each of our three locations: in Louisville and Shepherdsville, Kentucky as well as Jeffersonville, Indiana. Make your appointment today by calling (502) 423-7868 or complete our online appointment form.