In recent years, more and more people have made use of orthodontic appliances and traditional and invisible orthodontics, with the latter safeguarding the aesthetics of the smile. In both cases, at MC20 you can find an expert who deals with studying the position of the teeth, the presence of spaces, and complex malocclusions at any age, from adolescence to adulthood.
To solve these conditions, the orthodontist can count on:
mobile appliances, ideal for correcting the effects of malocclusions;
fixed appliances attached to the teeth and which allow to carry out the programmed movements;
transparent appliances that are, invisible orthodontics that straightens the teeth without ruining the aesthetics of the smile.
What are the main differences between traditional and invisible orthodontics? Due to the visibility of the brackets that affect the aesthetics of the smile, adults often feel embarrassed wearing them. For this reason, an alternative and a much-appreciated solution are represented by invisible braces and Invisalign transparent masks, which solve problems without brutalizing the smile.
Advantages and disadvantages of traditional orthodontics
Traditional orthodontic appliances allow you to solve the most complex cases of dental misalignment without discomfort for the tongue or speech. It is a device applied to the tooth, i.e. fixed silver plates, which can only be removed by the dentist.
The main advantage is to be able to count on a safe correction and there are rarely problems since the brackets are tailored to the specific problem to be solved. However, those who aim to maintain the aesthetics and beauty of the smile, especially as adults, prefer to resort to systems such as invisible orthodontics and Invisalign appliances.
Invisible orthodontics: what it is
Invisible and Invisalign braces are based on semi-transparent masks made to measure for the individual patient to move the teeth till an optimal result is achieved. As the name Invisalign says, the masks are invisible and cannot be seen from a social distance, but only from very close, unlike traditional metal plates. Let’s now look at the advantages and disadvantages of invisible orthodontics.
All the advantages of invisible orthodontics
The main advantage of invisible orthodontics consists in maintaining the aesthetics of the smile, which is the best business card of a person, both in the workplace and in the personal sphere. The traditional device affects the patients from a psychological point of view, in particular on self-esteem and self-confidence. Precisely for this reason, it is better, especially as adults, to use orthodontic techniques that safeguard the aesthetics of the smile.
The second advantage of an Invisalign appliance is represented by the comfort offered to the patient since there is no irritation and abrasion caused by traditional appliances and improves the cleaning of the teeth. The invisible masks can be removed at every meal and for oral hygiene, but above all the food residues do not get stuck in the metal of the traditional appliance.
Finally, using an invisible appliance means obtaining the desired results more quickly since the transparent mask acts simultaneously on several teeth, unlike traditional braces with wire.
The disadvantages of invisible orthodontics
Among the “disadvantages” of invisible orthodontics is the requirement that the patient is diligent in following the dentists’ instructions since the appliance must be worn for 22 hours a day and can only be removed at mealtimes.
Like traditional braces, in the first days of treatment, you may feel slight discomfort, which is repeated when the mask is changed every two weeks and is linked to the pressure necessary to obtain the movement of the teeth. Finally, speech defects are possible at the beginning of the treatment, even if the problem disappears quickly due to the adaptation of the mouth to the device.
As you can see, the invisible appliance based on transparent masks represents a valid alternative to the traditional orthodontic appliance, and the few disadvantages are the same as for the metal appliance. For this reason, more and more patients are turning to MC20 to improve the aesthetics of the smile with an invisible and comfortable, but above all, very effective, Invisalign appliance. Contact us to find out more and book your dental check-up!