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09/06/2022
If you want to have straighter or neater teeth, or if you have a child who would benefit from straighter teeth, you may wonder if you should choose traditional braces or Invisalign.
The question is sensible, as there is often confusion about the differences between Invisalign and traditional braces.
This True Dental Care Preston guide will help you to understand when each of these treatments is most appropriate for your teeth and help you to understand the pros on cons of each treatment.
Both traditional braces and Invisalign are forms of orthodontic treatment (more information here), but they differ in significant ways.
Traditional dental braces correct teeth affected by protrusions, crowding, alignment issues, crookedness, and/or irregular spacing.
Braces are comprised of brackets and archwires across the teeth, secured by elastic ties.
Brackets are fixed to the teeth with dental cement.
The placement of braces usually takes between one and two hours. Regular appointments are required to replace the elastic bands, with adjustment appointments for adjustment every three to 10 weeks.
Patients typically encounter tightness and discomfort after adjustments.
The length of treatment is different from case to case. Some cases call for less than six to eight months, and some require two or more years.
Invisalign is an increasingly popular brand of clear aligner.
Conditions that can be treated using Invisalign include widely spaced teeth, too-crowded teeth, overbite, crossbite, mild relapse (after traditional braces treatment), and some simple bite irregularities.
During your consultation at True Dental Care Preston, impressions and photos of your teeth are taken and sent to a dental lab where CAD/CAM technology is used to manufacture aligners.
You normally receive one or two sets of aligners (top and bottom) during checkups that are spaced between four and six weeks apart. Treatment duration varies though in most cases 20 to 30 sets of aligners are used over the course of a year or less.
So, with those differences in mind, here are some reasons to consider each option.
Reasons to prefer Invisalign
When deciding between traditional braces and Invisalign it’s important to work with an experienced and caring dentist like True Dental Care Preston! We help you choose the best solution to optimise your smile. If you’re in the Preston area and need help deciding between braces or Invisalign, get in touch with us today to schedule a consultation.
The foundation of True Dental Care Preston is a passion for healthy, beautiful, and straight smiles. Our team is comprised of Australian trained dentists, nurses, and a prosthetist.
We offer general dentistry, implants and cosmetic dentistry, and emergency services, all in our advanced facility with a highly-trained staff and cutting-edge technology.
We are near the corner of Donovan St and Bell St, a convenient 25 meters from the Bell Train Station! Our convenient offices are on the ground floor.
True Dental Care Preston offers an extensive range of treatment options from pain management to implants and Invisalign.
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