Brace or Invisalign? There are benefits to both teeth straightening treatments, but ultimately Invisalign is the best option for fast, discrete alignment.
Invisalign Clear Aligners
Invisalign’s teeth-straightening process uses clear aligners to slowly move teeth into position. You receive a new aligner around every two weeks, which gradually straightens your teeth over time.
Clear aligners can take between 12-18 months to straighten your teeth. However, this depends on your needs and if you follow the correct instructions thoroughly.
Typically, Invisalign takes less time to align teeth compared to metal braces. This is down to how the invisible aligner works by putting pressure to the teeth as a whole into their correct alignment.
Traditional Metal Braces
Metal braces often focus on moving teeth individually. Sometimes needing to move individual teeth to make room before focusing on the final straightening movement.
On average, traditional metal braces glued to the enamel of individual teeth can take up to 2 years to straighten your teeth. However, it can take longer depending on the needs of the patient.
Achieve the Perfect Smile With Invisalign
Invisalign is a great alternative with faster results than traditional braces. If you follow the instructions and wear your clear aligner for the full amount of time, then you can achieve optimal results.
Remember, many factors can affect the amount of time your Invisalign aligners or braces need to be worn for. This includes the severity of your dental issues and how committed you are to following the instructions.
With Invisalign, you should be wearing your aligner for 20-22 hours a day, depending on your treatment plan.
More often than not, Invisalign is suitable for many dental needs. Your orthodontist can recommend the best treatment for you. Sometimes, severe cases may need traditional brace treatment to straighten teeth.
Invisalign is quickly growing to be one of the most popular orthodontic treatments.
Contact Invisalign Southampton
Contact us to discover your suitability for Invisalign clear retainers. Call us on 023 8044 2626 or email to book an appointment with our award-winning dentist.
Appointments are catered to you. Our experts offer advice, determine your suitability for Invisalign, and identify how long your treatment will take. As well as an idea for costs and along with the full treatment plan.
View our prices and payment plans, or take a look at our gallery to see fantastic before and after Invisalign results.
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