Is Invisalign Ideal For You?

As more residents of Clarendon Hills opt for Invisalign, it is necessary to look at its pros and cons so you can determine if it is ideal for you. In any branch of dentistry a standard solution cannot be suitable for everyone. Invisalign can be customized but it has certain shortcomings which will make it unsuitable for many people.

Invisalign is one of the finest gifts in dentistry in recent years. The luxury to wear braces that do not cause pain, can be customized to great detail so specific needs can be met, can be removed at will which makes brushing, flossing, eating and drinking absolutely natural and to have a smile that doesn’t have a set of odd braces showing up is certainly a great proposition. But there are some limitations which make Invisalign inappropriate for some people. Find out more from our staff by filling out the form below.

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Let us first consider what Invisalign can do. It can attend to crowded teeth, it can fix gaps between teeth or some crooked teeth. Traditional braces can fix these too but they are aesthetically unpleasant, can be quite uncomfortable to wear and there are years of painstaking maintenance as well as having to wear them to get the desired results. Invisalign thus becomes the much needed way out.

Now, let us look at the shortcomings. Hinsdale Dentistry doesn’t recommend Invisalign to all Clarendon Hills clients. If someone has severely misaligned teeth, some teeth protruding out while some are crooked and some have weird positioning then Invisalign doesn’t work its magic. One would still need the sturdy metallic braces of yesteryear to fix severe misalignment. The reason why this is a problem with Invisalign is due to the pressure exerted. Metallic braces are sturdier and exert more pressure. The pressure that Invisalign exerts is much less and that is also why there is considerably less pain and greater comfort. Without a considerable amount of pressure, severe teeth misalignment cannot be fixed.

Before you opt for Invisalign in Clarendon Hills, you should talk to your dentist or orthodontist and determine if you can get the desired results with the same. The results have to be attained and if they would remain unachieved then investing in Invisalign will become futile. You can consult with Hinsdale Dentistry and get the most appropriate recommendation. There is a complimentary consultation that you can take advantage of.