Owen Willson When it comes down to a comparison between Invisalign’s clear aligners and traditional fixed braces, it’s important to compare not only the results of treatment but the process that patients experience, from initial consultation through to the smile they walk away with.
Clear aligners are typically offered through dental packages which combine the treatment itself with other services, including 5D mapping at the start of the patient journey and teeth whitening at the end. But what is it about clear aligners that makes them such a popular alternative to fixed braces among patients today?
Aesthetic Appearance
The number one design trait of clear aligners is the simple fact that they are made using a clear plastic that sits tightly against the teeth and is virtually invisible once in place. In contrast with fixed braces, which use a metal box that’s stuck to the front of the tooth and connected by a thin metal wire, clear aligners have little to no impact on the patient’s look.
This is one of the main reasons why clear aligners are preferred by those in a professional setting, as well as those choosing to correct alignment issues later in life and as adults.
Comfort and Convenience
The invisible design of clear aligners may be one of the biggest selling points for patients considering treatment, but it’s not the only benefit. Once patients become immersed in the Invisalign process, they realise that there are other benefits felt throughout the process, including the comfort of the aligners and the convenience of being able to remove the aligners at will.
The clear plastic aligners are smooth and sit tightly against the teeth, removing the discomfort of the fixed metal boxes from traditional braces. They can also be removed for eating and cleaning both the teeth and the aligner itself, adding extra convenience and a sense of normality to patients’ routines.
Results of Alignment
Finally, to the results. While there is a reason that younger patients are offered fixed brace treatment because their teeth are still growing and shifting, and so the more permanent orthodontic treatment boasts better results, clear aligners are an effective alternative that support smile transformations among patients from all walks of life.
Patients who opt for clear aligners through their local dentist benefit from comprehensive packages that layer the end-to-end alignment process with whitening and other services to enhance the final results.
Armed with access to the right dental advice, committing to the alignment journey and wearing aligners for 22 hours per day while keeping them clean and fresh, patients can straighten their teeth and boost their confidence as part of this low-intensity and incredibly straightforward process.
To find out more and to book an initial consultation, get in touch with your local practice today.
