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Metal braces Vs Invisalign

July 11, 2015
Metal braces Vs Invisalign

Teeth are the key part of our body which also takes part on our survival process. It is because of healthy teeth we chew the food and swallow. Chewing also matters in the process of smooth digestion. Many of us don’t bother about the teeth once we get truggle like pain, soreness etc… teeth is the exposed part of our body seldom our cleanliness and behavior are judged by our teeth. Improper brushing, eating sticky stuffs will make our teeth dirty or it may put you in embrace situation in public. The position of teeth can even make our face different. This was corrected through some orthodontic treatment.

Binding the teeth by the braces is the only solution to solve the problem like tooth alignment, teeth crowding etc… the braces are of two types. They are metal braces and Invisalign clear braces. Both of the types have advantage as well as disadvantage. The types can be chosen depending upon the preference of the patient.

Some of the basic differences are shown below:

  • The first and foremost thing is Invisalign is removable whereas clear braces are not removable since it is bond with metal and rigid rubbers. It can be removed only by experienced dentists without any damage to the teeth.
  • Mountainous wise, Invisalign requires great care and more maintenance compared to metal braces. The Invisalign should be taken out before eating and after eating people should brush their teeth and should clean the braces.
  • Invisalign is invisible so it doesn’t give any occurred look to our teeth. I won’t be visible unless it was keenly observed.
  • In metal braces there is the problem of sticking of food particles between the metals and wires whereas in case of Invisalign this is not possible because it will be removed while taking food.
  • With Invisalign there is the problem of tooth movement. Because the tooth movement may lead to discomfort and make you feel some obstacle between the tongue and teeth.
  • The major irritating problem of Invisalign is frequent cleaning even after drinking juices. One cannot move with brush and paste all the time. And requires special apparatus for cleaning
  • Metal braces may sometime damage our teeth or changes the color of the teeth. It provides faster recovery because people won’t remove the braces often so the teeth will get set sooner.
  • Metal braces are also applicable for complex issue and it doesn’t have restriction on person while wearing. But Invisalign has some restrictions like the person wearing it should not involve in certain jobs, restricted to rotate jaws often and are in the condition to keep the braces at least for 20 hours a day.

Thus from the above note it was clear that both the Invisalign and metal braces has equal pros and cons. People can choose them based on the preferences and affordability.

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