How does Invisalign™ work? Well, a series of clear plastic molds slowly move your teeth into place, until you have a Hollywood perfect smile.
This is accomplished through computer generated images that let a machine know which molds to make to get your smile (teeth) in order.
The whole process is simple, painless and achieved through virtually invisible braces. However, if Invisalign™ doesn’t seem like it’s right for you, there are alternatives.
Invisalign™ vs Braces
You could get regular, old-fashioned “train-track” braces. In this process, heavy wires are bonded to your teeth and then painfully tightened every few weeks until your teeth are pushed back into place. This is expensive and it often leaves patients with aching mouths and sore jaws. Plus, metal braces can cause excessive gum tissue, which can make even straight teeth look crooked.
Invisalign™ vs Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery is a quicker fix than both Invisalign™ and traditional braces, but it’s costly, traumatic, painful and leaves your mouth in traction for weeks. And, like traditional metal braces, cosmetic dental surgery can leave your teeth still looking crooked, making you self conscious about your smile.
I have wanted to make a change like this for YEARS but have dreaded the surgery and wondered if the pain in the end would be worth it. This may just be the way to go for me. It will take some more research. Thanks for posting so much information about it here.
I have quite the cross-bite, but have done nothing about it because I don’t want to be that weird old lady with the braces.
This might be the key for me.
Thanks for getting the word out.
I appreciate it.