How should you correct your crooked teeth?

Are you concerned that your teeth are not as straight as you would like? If you suffer from crooked teeth, then it is important that you speak to your local dentist and identify the most effective way of correcting your teeth and restoring your smile. When you talk to your dentist, you will discover that there are two primary ways in which your teeth can be corrected. You can either opt for the use of traditional metal braces, or in most cases, you can use Invisalign trays to straighten your teeth.

What's the difference?

Traditional metal braces have been in use for centuries and are a trusted mechanism for correcting teeth. They rely on a metal bar being fitted across the teeth, which exerts pressure on them and eventually pushes them into the correct alignment. Techniques such as Invisalign use a clear plastic tray to apply pressure to the teeth to bring them back to where they need to be to create your perfect smile.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using metal braces?

Metal braces are ideal for correcting almost all tooth misalignments. The one thing that most concerns people with them is that they cannot normally be removed. This is both an advantage and a disadvantage. The permanent nature of braces means that the teeth are under constant pressure and they will correct more quickly, but it also means that the metal brace is constantly visible across your teeth, and for many people that is an unwelcome issue.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Invisalign?

Invisalign isn't the right technique for all types of teeth correction, so you must discuss with your dentist whether it is right for you. If you can use plastic trays, then you will be able to benefit from invisible teeth correction. One of the greatest advantages of Invisalign is that you can't see it working. Once the plastic tray is in your mouth, you can carry on with your life as normal. You can eat, sleep and go to work as you always have done. No one will notice that your teeth are being corrected because the plastic tray lacks the wires and brackets that are an integral part of traditional braces.

A second equally important advantage is that Invisalign trays can be removed when you clean your teeth. Traditional braces often make it difficult to clean teeth properly, since they involve a metal bar running across the teeth. The ability to remove the tray makes teeth cleaning easy; you simply replace the tray in your mouth once you have completed your oral hygiene regimen.

Talk to your dentist and find out which method is the best fit for your teeth.

 

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