ANDY NGAN TRAN DMD
INVISALIGN
Advantages of Invisalign There are good reasons why the Invisalign method has become so popular with patients and dental providers. Here are just some advantages to this teeth-straightening technology:
• The clear plastic aligner trays are virtually invisible. Unlike traditional metal braces, no one will ever know you’re wearing an orthodontic appliance with Invisalign.
• The total treatment time is shorter than traditional braces. Most people complete their Invisalign process in 12 to 18 months. Metal braces, on the other hand, usually take 24 months on average and can take as long as 3 years!
• The aligner trays are removable. Patients can remove their trays to eat meals and brush and floss their teeth. This means there are no dietary restrictions with Invisalign, and brushing and flossing are easy.
• Invisalign trays are more comfortable than traditional braces. The brackets and wires that come along with metal braces can be somewhat painful for the patient, especially at first. But the Invisalign plastic trays are relatively comfortable to wear.