Invisible braces have taken the world of orthodontics by storm, as they provide an incredible solution for all those people who want a straighter smile but are worried about the way they will look during the treatment process. Braces have been used for decades, but many people are wary of having orthodontic treatment because they associate it with having to wear unsightly, painful braces for months on end. However, invisible braces straighten the teeth without anyone else even knowing that you are wearing braces.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is the leading invisible brace system, which involves a series of clear, plastic aligners, which are shaped differently to encourage the teeth to move into position. The patient wears the aligners for a fortnight and then moves on to the next in the series until treatment is finished. The aligners are removable, but they have to be worn for at least 21 hours per day in order to ensure maximum efficacy.

What are the benefits of Invisalign?

The major benefit of Invisalign is that the aligners are invisible, meaning that nobody will even know that you are wearing braces and you won’t be able to see them when you smile. Invisalign aligners are also removable, which means that you can take them out for special occasions and to eat, drink and brush your teeth. Fixed braces can be very difficult to clean, which increases the risk of gum disease and decay. Invisalign aligners are also designed to be very comfortable.

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There is a lot of choice open to you when it comes to choosing a brace or an aligner, but a lot of this choice is governed by the type of treatment your teeth require. However, if you find your teeth are suitable for the treatment, you should most definitely consider embracing Invisalign, because this aligner is taking Leeds by storm right now and it’s hardly surprising.

Suitability is checked using a series of x-rays, after which a series of projected images are created to show you how your teeth will look during and after the treatment. If this suits you, a number of different aligners will be made from the x-rays and photos, which will change as your teeth begin to shift.

Invisalign can be one of the more pricey aligners around, but money becomes completely irrelevant when you look at the benefits of this unique device. Its main triumph is that it manufactured from a completely clear plastic, which is almost invisible to the eye- the freedom that gives to the wearer is phenomenal. To cap that, you can eat and clean your teeth normally because the aligner can be taken out at your leisure. And the icing on the cake, if you continue to wear it at least 22 hours a day during your treatment, this brace can shave off at least two-thirds of the time that regular braces take to work.