{"id":6,"date":"2019-05-14T15:45:30","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T15:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2019-06-14T15:50:26","modified_gmt":"2019-06-14T15:50:26","slug":"want-an-alternative-to-metal-braces-invisalign-is-the-clear-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/14\/want-an-alternative-to-metal-braces-invisalign-is-the-clear-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"Want an Alternative to Metal Braces? Invisalign is the Clear Choice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_188272287__1560527044_74202-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling mouth with Invisalign \" class=\"wp-image-7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_188272287__1560527044_74202-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_188272287__1560527044_74202-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_188272287__1560527044_74202.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the American Association of Orthodontics, an\nestimated 4.5 million Americans wear braces. While many assume that braces are\nonly for children and teenagers, one in five orthodontic patients are over the\nage of 18. In fact, many adult orthodontic patients are able to achieve their\ndesired results <em>without<\/em> ever wearing metal braces. How? Invisalign is an\ninvisible alternative that requires fewer lifestyle changes. In this post,\nyou\u2019ll learn how Invisalign can brighten your smile today!&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What exactly is Invisalign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like traditional braces, Invisalign is designed to\nstraighten your teeth, which improves your smile and oral health. However, it\ndoes away with the traditional metal brackets and rubber bands. Invisalign\ntreatment consists of clear plastic trays \u2014 custom made for your mouth \u2014 worn\nover the teeth. These trays gradually move your teeth, applying pressure to\nguide them towards their ideal position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the best results, Invisalign is worn for 20 to 22 hours\nper day. The price of both treatments varies, but in mild-to-moderate cases,\nInvisalign can cost the same as traditional braces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the benefits of Invisalign? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/orthodontics.html\">orthodontic\ntreatment option<\/a> is decided on a case-by-case basis, but there are\nsome universal advantages of Invisalign:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Less noticeable <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Braces are often associated with adolescence, and not in a\nflattering way. Invisalign offers an invisible alternative that many adults may\nprefer. The clear aligners can boost your self-confidence as treatment\nprogresses, allowing you to obtain your dream smile without compromising your\nappearance for years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flexibility <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional braces must be worn 24\/7, but Invisalign can be\nremoved whenever necessary. This allows you to brush and floss your teeth\nwithout obstruction, keeping them healthier during your orthodontic treatment. Because\nthey are removable, the alignment trays themselves are easily cleaned. You can also\ntake the aligners out during meals, which means you don\u2019t have to change how or\nwhat you eat. It should be noted that you need to be disciplined enough to put\nyour aligners back in to achieve actual progress. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comfort <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Straightening your teeth with any method will result in some\ndiscomfort as your mouth adjusts. However, because Invisalign is made of smooth\nplastic, it is more comfortable for your mouth. You won\u2019t have to deal with the\ncuts or sores that come with traditional braces. Invisalign also lets you skip\nthe discomfort of brace tightening \u2014 your dentist will simply give you new\nalignment trays as treatment progresses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Invisalign more effective than braces? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither option is strictly better than the other, but there\nis generally a difference in treatment time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, Invisalign will yield the desired result in a\nshorter period of time than traditional braces. Invisalign treatment time\ngenerally ranges from 6 to 18 months, while braces are usually worn for two\nyears. However, with more complex orthodontic cases \u2014 such as those involving\nback teeth, bridgework or tooth rotation \u2014 traditional braces may be the only\noption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orthodontic treatment may seem like a hassle, but braces\naren\u2019t your only option. Invisalign can help fix your teeth without requiring\nyou to make drastic lifestyle or appearance changes. Talk to your Willow Grove\ndentist today about comfortably achieving your dream smile. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Advanced Smile Design, Dr. Isdaner provides personalized\ncare that emphasizes a stress-free experience. He has over 45 years of\nexperience in dental care and is a member of the American Dental Association\nand the Pennsylvania Dental Association. Dr. Isdaner is a certified Invisalign\nprovider and loves the ease it grants patients. If you have further questions\nabout orthodontic treatment, he can be reached through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>\nor at 215-659-3334.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the American Association of Orthodontics, an estimated 4.5 million Americans wear braces. While many assume that braces are only for children and teenagers, one in five orthodontic patients are over the age of 18. In fact, many adult orthodontic patients are able to achieve their desired results without ever wearing metal braces. How? [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Want an Alternative to Metal Braces? 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