by | Sep 30, 2014 | Invisalign, Orthodontic Treatments
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If you or your child is struggling with teeth that are crowded, you know how frustrating it can be. Every time you look in the mirror, you don’t want to open your mouth because you can’t stand the sight of those teeth that are piled on top of each other. Oral hygiene is also an everyday struggle when you try to clean all of those hard to reach places. You’re afraid those crooked teeth could lead to a TMJ disorder down the line with the improper placement of your bite. There is a long list of reasons why crowding in your mouth can drive you crazy. You’ve decided it’s finally time to do something about it at a Southington Orthodontics office. You’re thinking about Invisalign treatment, but you have reservations. You’ve heard that you or your teen will need to have your teeth shaved.
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by | Sep 18, 2014 | Invisalign
How Much Does Invisalign or Clear Aligner Cost?
Invisalign is the revolutionary new system of teeth aligners that implements the use of clear plastic. Many patients are considering Invisalign because of its multitude of advantages over other types of alignment systems. The main advantage of Invisalign over other types of braces is a sense of discretion. Customers who use Invisalign will have the opportunity to straighten their teeth without anyone else knowing. Furthermore, Invisalign patients can maintain excellent dental hygiene because they can remove the clear aligners.
What About the Cost of Invisalign?
One concern that some people have is cost. Because the cost of traditional braces is rather high, it is natural for patients to wonder about the cost of Invisalign. The good news is that Invisalign is quite affordable, and patients have a multitude of opportunities for financing when they obtain their work from a reliable orthodontic specialist.
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by | May 8, 2014 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments
Lingual Braces v Invisalign
Nice straight teeth are often highly desirable, but many people do not like being confined to using braces to achieve them. At an older age, braces don’t just look uncomfortable; they can affect the facial appearance while in place. Luckily, in 1998 an innovative breakthrough emerged for tooth re positioning. This was the launching of Invisalign.
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign are plastic aligners that cannot be seen. The public responded quickly to this new development, as they thought that crooked and misaligned teeth could now be corrected without the need for the attachment of brackets and wires to the teeth for long periods of time. It was soon learnt however that Invisalign does not always make a magical improvement, but can be beneficial in certain circumstances. The plastic is simply not strong enough to exert the same force as clear braces, such as lingual and conventional steel braces. This is particularly true for such actions as turning teeth round and lengthening teeth. In moderate to severe teeth alignment cases then, clear braces can be used or conventional metal braces.
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