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Become a Gum Expert for Better Health

When you think about gum, you might think of blowing bubbles, or freshening your breath. However, the gums you need to think of first are the pink ones in your mouth supporting your teeth. I didn't know how important healthy gums were until I came down with a case of gingivitis in my early 20's. I had neglected my brushing and flossing habits for nearly a decade, so my last few years of college were marred by pain in my mouth and bleeding gums. It took me over a year of hard work to reverse the damage I caused and restore my mouth to peak health. My recovery included an uncomfortable and lengthy procedure known as root planing, and that experience convinced me to help others avoid the entire issue of gum disease. This is why I've created my own website to help everyone protect their gums the easy way.

 

Benefits Of Invisalign Vs Traditional Braces

7 September 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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Orthodontic treatments are everywhere nowadays. Gone are the days when teenagers are afraid to visit dentists. With the latest products and technologies, having perfect teeth can be easily achieved with various orthodontic treatment options. One of the most noteworthy innovations is Invisalign. When Invisalign was first introduced, it took the market by a storm. People started to switch from traditional dental braces to try out this whole new thing.

What exactly is Invisalign? Invisalign is an alternative to dental braces. Just like braces, Invisalign was also designed to straighten teeth, improve smile and oral health. One of its biggest selling points is the way it was designed to be invisible as opposed to the metal form of traditional braces.

Here are some of the benefits of Invisalign over traditional braces:

Invisalign is removable, while braces are not.

These invisible braces are removable and your orthodontist can customize it to fit your teeth and mount perfectly. To maximize the benefits of Invisalign, it is highly recommended to keep it in place for a minimum of 20 hours per day.

Invisalign has a shorter treatment time.

Depending on the patient needs, Invisalign need only to be worn 6-8 months, 22-24 hours a day after which the teeth have already been straightened. On the other hand, traditional braces require an average of two years.

Invisalign is less expensive.

Given the potential time savings of Invisalign braces, it's safe to say that some courses of Invisalign will end up being cheaper than traditional braces.

Comfortable in the mouth

Invisalign does not cause any issues with food getting caught in between your teeth. There is no discomfort of wires nor difficulty of eating. Orthodontists highly recommend Invisalign for those who cannot tolerate pain and soreness from traditional braces' wires and brackets.

Does not cause tooth discoloration or breakage

Because the product is clear, problems with tooth discoloration or breakage are avoided. Experiencing this awful experience is a very, very stressful situation. Instead of focusing on treating your teeth, the braces have introduced new problems.

While there may be arguments out there that traditional braces are still better than Invisalign, we cannot ignore the benefits that Invisalign has brought to us. Not to mention, the stigma around orthodontist about how scary they can be may be completely gone.  Now, you can just focus on achieving the perfect teeth without worrying about how it looks, how it feels and how much it costs. If you need help deciding which treatment to get, take your child into a dentist for children and teens; they will be able to refer you to a specialist and advise you on which treatment to get, based on how bad the tooth alignment problem is. 

For more information, contact professionals such as Dr. Jerry F. Maymi & Associates.