{"id":80,"date":"2022-06-15T10:19:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T10:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happyteethonline.com\/blog\/?p=80"},"modified":"2022-06-15T10:19:00","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T10:19:00","slug":"more-than-appearance-other-benefits-of-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happyteethonline.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/15\/more-than-appearance-other-benefits-of-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Benefits of Invisalign Besides Appearance"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Most people would choose Invisalign<\/a> over traditional braces based solely on its discrete looks. The clear aligning trays aren\u2019t as noticeable as the other option\u2019s brackets and wires. However, did you know that aligners have other advantages too?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is a summary of three subtler benefits of Invisalign compared to alternative treatments. Take them into consideration the next time you need to straighten your smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

They Make Oral Care Easier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traditional braces have complex parts to clean around, often requiring hygiene tools like interdental cleaners. Dental hygiene with them can thus become involved and time-consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, you\u2019ll notice firsthand that Invisalign lets you clean teeth more quickly than traditional braces. The aligning trays can be taken off when needed, so there\u2019s no need for elaborate cleaning rituals. Just as you usually would, simply brush twice daily and floss once daily to make sure you clear out food particles and bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Make Eating Easier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can be hard to eat your favorite foods with regular braces. Softer products can get lodged between brackets, and crunchy ingredients can potentially break wires. Besides making cleanliness an even more significant challenge, certain meals can thus threaten to derail your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, Invisalign doesn\u2019t have this issue. Its trays are removable, allowing you to eat without worrying about orthodontic damage. Still, remember to re-insert the aligners once you\u2019ve finished your food and cleaned your mouth. Forgetting to re-apply them can lengthen your treatment time, while re-inserting them without cleaning can lead to food stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Don\u2019t Need Periodic \u201cTightening\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you get traditional braces, you periodically return to your orthodontist to have them adjusted and tightened. These \u201ctightening\u201d sessions \u2014 which can cause temporary soreness afterward \u2014 continue until the end of treatment, when the braces are finally removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign doesn\u2019t have brackets, meaning it doesn\u2019t straighten your teeth with such sessions. Instead, your dentist or orthodontist will change old aligning trays for new ones as time passes. As a result, they don\u2019t need as many maintenance visits and usually fit quite comfortably on your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s terrific that Invisalign trays\u2019 clear, see-through appearance makes them so popular. Even so, note the benefits above and remember that aligners can simplify other aspects of the teeth-straightening process too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Glen\u2019s Happy Teeth<\/em><\/a> is based in Long Beach, NY. Led by the titular <\/em>Dr. Glen Shanock<\/em><\/a>, their team provides comfortable and accommodating dental care. These patient-tailored treatments span preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, including emergency dental services. The staff uses the latest dental technology to ensure you receive the best oral health outcome possible. For more information or to book an appointment, they can be reached at <\/em>their website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (516)-431-5855<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Most people would choose Invisalign over traditional braces based solely on its discrete looks. The clear aligning trays aren\u2019t as noticeable as the other option\u2019s brackets and wires. However, did you know that aligners have other advantages too? Below is a summary of three subtler benefits of Invisalign compared to alternative treatments. Take them into […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-80","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nBenefits of Invisalign Besides Appearance | Dr. Glen's Happy Smiles<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did you know Invisalign has advantages besides a discrete appearance? 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