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The Invisalign aligner trays are made from smooth plastic which feels much more comfortable on the inside of your mouth than the wires and brackets used in traditional braces. This means no irritation of your mouth lining.

Invisalign aligners are made from a clear plastic which makes them virtually unnoticeable. Most people won’t even know you are wearing them.

In most cases, Invisalign clear aligners can straighten your teeth in about 9 to 15 months, where traditional braces can take 24 months. Of course, the exact length of time to straighten teeth will vary for each patient, but Invisalign has proven to be notably faster than traditional braces.

You remove your Invisalign aligners when eating, then put them back in place when you’re done. You don’t need to be concerned about food getting caught in the wires, causing you embarrassment, unlike traditional braces. You can eat all the foods you enjoy without concern, because you remove the aligners when eating. With traditional braces, you need to avoid certain foods, especially foods that are hard or sticky.

You can easily maintain your oral hygiene routine with Invisalign aligners. Simply remove them, brush and floss, then put them back on. Traditional braces require much more time for proper brushing and flossing, making it more likely that you will rush through it and not do a thorough job, or even avoid it.

When a special occasion comes up, like graduation pictures or wedding photos, you don’t want to hide your smile, but you also don’t want to be embarrassed by a mouthful of brackets and wires. Invisalign clear aligners can be removed, so you can take them out for the special occasion, then put them back on afterwards. Simple, convenient, and you won’t feel embarrassed.

Typically, you see your dentist about every six weeks so he can check the progress of your Invisalign treatment. With traditional braces, the dentist often needs to see you about every four weeks to tighten the wires and replace rubber bands. Invisalign takes up less of your valuable time.