Invisalign: Q&A
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What Are the Pros and Cons of Invisalign Braces?
considering braces or invisalign, but would like to know +/- of getting invisalign. seems really expensive!
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Invisalign vs. Braces Pros and Cons
Invisalign is a great orthodontic solution for people who want a straight smile without wearing braces. Pros are the general comfort and discreet appearance of the aligners, and the ability to take them out when eating and cleaning your teeth. The cons include the ability to take them out when eating and cleaning your teeth (!), meaning that they only work when they're in your mouth at least 22 hours/day. Also, there are some tooth movements that are less predictable...
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Charlotte Cosmetic Dentist
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Benefits and Risks with Invisalign
Invisalign is nearly undetectable, so people don't have to know that your are going through orthodontic treatment, and you can remove them for social events. You have to remove the trays for eating and before replacing them you have to brush and floss. I have found that most of my patients oral hygiene has improved and they have found that they have lost weight because they snack less.
If you don't wear your aligners for the recommended hours per day you can affect the ability to finish...
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Pros and Cons of Invisalign braces
There are many pros and cons to Invisalign braces. Here are a few:
Pros:
Removable- easier to maintain oral hygiene, can eat what you want, take out for sports and playing insturments
Virttually Invisible- more aesthetic than metal braces and clear braces
Comfortable- no wires or brackets against the inside of your mouth
3-D simulation- video gives patient an idea of the treatment goal prior to starting treatment and may be a motivating factor
Fewer Emergencies- no poking wires or broken...
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Toronto Orthodontist
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Pros and Cons of Invisalign
The benefits of Invisalign are numerous. First, they are nearly invisible so most people will not be able to tell that you are undergoing treatment. Secondly, they are way more comfortable than braces as you don't have wires and brackets digging into your gums, lips and cheeks. Thirdly, they are removable so you can eat whatever you want and brush and floss your teeth normally. Some patients loose weight while in treatment because they tend to eat less and snack less.
The Cons are...
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Braces versus Invisalign
In my experience of 9 years there has not been a patient that I could not treat with Invisalign except in the following cases:
Poor compliance
Rotating lower canine teeth
Correcting jaw size differences where ortho would not work on its own
Pulling up/down v small teeth
in those situations,metal braces are great, but otherwise if you meet a competent doctor with years of experience then Invisisble Invisalign is the way forward
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Comparing Invisalign to Traditional Braces
The only "con" when being treated with Invisalign is making the commitment to wear something in your mouth full time.
The aligners are very thin and non obtrusive after they are worn for a day or two. As long as the prescription that is written by the treating orthodontist is specific to the lab technicians working for Invisalign, the product works beautifully and the results are excellent.
When compared to the price of traditional orthodontics, Invisalign is very...
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New York Orthodontist
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Pros and cons of invisalign
The pros of Invisalign are the esthetics, the ability to remove them and they are generally more comfortable. The cons are that they cost more, they rely on patient compliance ( meaning that they only work when they are worn), the treatment generally takes longer and some results are NOT as predictable as with traditional braces
San Diego Orthodontist
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Invisalign benefits and drawbacks
Generally speaking, yes, Invisalign is a good appliance. The stipulation is, however, the appliance works better if the treating doctor has a lot of interest in the working of the appliance and the familiarity to troubleshoot problems. This knowledge come from not only experience, but also an interest to read about and attend lectures regarding this fairly new appliance. The Invisalign system is constantly "improving", and it requires treating doctors to be diligent in their...
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