Invisible braces: what are they, and what makes them different from normal ones?

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What are invisible braces? 

Many patients come to the office with this common question. In this post, we answer all the questions about this type of orthodontics that has recently gained so much popularity.

Invisible braces: what is that?

Many patients come to the office with this question, but invisible braces do not exist. So instead, we can find two options that often confuse us: aesthetic brackets and invisible orthodontics.

Aesthetic brackets

Sapphire brackets are transparent like glass and very discreet, almost invisible since being transparent transmits the original color of the tooth.

They are designed for those patients who reject the unsightly option of metal or self-ligating brackets and are looking for a discreet and economical solution.

Do you want to know what its advantages are?

1. They are transparent, and their color does not change over time.
2. They are the most resistant aesthetic brackets (always ask if the brackets they put on you are made of sapphire and not made of other less resistant materials such as ceramics or plastics).
3. The edges of the brackets are particularly smooth and rounded so as not to cause discomfort to the patient's tongue or lips.
4. Sapphire brackets can be alternated with metallic ones (for example, cement the sapphire brackets in the upper arch and the metallic ones in the lower one).
5. Sapphire crystal adheres to the tooth better than porcelain or plastic, making it more difficult for a bracket to come unstuck or fall out.

Invisible braces

The cheap Invisalign technique uses a series of transparent and removable aligners, almost invisible that are made to measure each patient with 3D computer image generation technology. In addition, it has software called ClinCheck, which allows you to see the final result of your smile before starting the treatment.

The aligners are only removed for eating, drinking, brushing and flossing (22 hours in the mouth). By sequentially changing them (they are renewed every 10 days), if the prescribed hours are used, the teeth are gradually straightened until reaching the final position established by the orthodontist.

These are its advantages :

1. It is an innovative and revolutionary system, more comfortable than typical brackets.
2. It allows correct oral hygiene; when removing the aligners, the patient can perform their proper hygiene techniques.
3. It is the most comfortable system since it is comfortable and will bother you very little.
4. Since they retire to eat, you can enjoy all kinds of food.
5. The ideal orthodontic system for practicing any sport (karate, boxing, judo...).
6. Ideal for patients with some type of allergy (metals…).
7. It allows us to know the approximate treatment time.

Don't forget: your dentist knows what you need.

Each patient is different, and designing a personalized and detailed treatment according to your needs is the best option to achieve a perfect smile at the end of the process. But first, request an appointment with the best professionals at the dentist in Arlington, VA, so we can assess your case.

Your health is our priority.