Invisalign has quickly risen in rank to become arguably the most exciting and popular form of orthodontic treatment around. These days, more patients than ever before are relying on clear aligners to straighten their teeth and achieve picture-perfect smiles—all without any of the hassles or inconveniences of traditional braces. That said, Invisalign treatment isn’t just about looks; it’s also about setting your smile up for lasting health and function! Here’s a closer look at a few of the benefits of Invisalign that have nothing to do with appearance.
1. Oral Hygiene Is Easy as Can Be
If your teeth don’t fit against each other snugly, it’s much easier for food particles and debris to become stuck between them, greatly increasing your risk of issues like cavities or gum disease. Since Invisalign ensures the teeth come together properly, it means that whenever you go to brush and floss, you’ll have an easier time keeping things perfectly clean. Plus, you don’t have to worry about brushing around or between any brackets or wires!
2. Better Speech and Phonetics
Your teeth play an important role when it comes to speaking clearly; this is why patients who wear braces usually have to deal with minor speech impediments, such as a lisp. With Invisalign, though, the aligners are hardly even felt while being worn, meaning they barely impact speech. Plus, once your teeth have been straightened, your enunciation will become even clearer!
3. Proper Jaw Positioning
Having a misaligned bite, which might mean an underbite, overbite, open bite, or crossbite, can cause jaw discomfort and even make it more difficult to chew, speak, or simply move your mouth at times. Since Invisalign corrects bite problems while also straightening teeth, patients experience less jaw pain, an easier time biting and chewing, and fewer related issues impacting the jaw joints.
4. No Foods Are Off Limits
If you’re familiar with braces, you might know that they come with dietary restrictions, particularly, hard or crunchy foods are off-limits! However, since Invisalign trays are completely removable, so long as you’re taking them out before eating or drinking anything (except regular water), you can enjoy all types of food without issue.
Your smile is one of your most important features—it’s what everyone notices when they first see you, after all! However, with Invisalign, you’ll enjoy much more than a confidence-inspiring grin; you’ll enjoy improved dental wellness across the board and vastly improved quality of life!
About the Practice
With Dr. Sam Alkhoury and Dr. Maddie Li leading the way, our team here at Simply Orthodontics has served the needs of those in Webster and the surrounding communities for several years. We proudly offer a wide variety of orthodontic solutions for patients of all ages, including Invisalign clear aligners. If you have any questions about the blog or you’d like to get in touch with our office to schedule an appointment, feel free to call today or reach out online for more information or assistance. Telephone: (508) 943-2100.