Being an adult, you may get a thought about getting your
teeth straightened in one moment and then you let go of this idea in the very
next moment. Remember, it is never too late to have your smile corrected by orthodontic treatment.
Here, it would be important to discuss about a misconception
which says that irregular teeth make the issue nothing more than cosmetic.
Well, the matter of fact is that these irregular teeth are more prone to
collect plaque and it would be very difficult to remove that plaque from the
teeth.
When it comes to straightening of teeth, there are two
options to talk about, i.e. Invisalign and metal braces. Both of these methods
work to straighten the teeth by applying pressure on each of the teeth.
Metal braces
Metal braces are the traditional braces which consist of
metal brackets mounted on the front surface of teeth with the help of adhesive.
A wire is then attached to the front of these brackets.
The idea of walking around with mouth full of metal is
something you wouldn’t want to think about but it is also the fact that use of
braces has actually increased during the time period between 2012 and 2014.
The average duration of treatment with braces lasts 18
months to 3 years, depending upon the extent of misalignment of teeth. In case
your issue of misalignment of teeth is a complex one, you may find metal braces
as the best option to go for.
Invisalign: Invisible orthodontic treatment for teens and
adults
A new way to straighten misaligned teeth is the application
of Invisalign. Invisalign treatment mainly involves invisible plastic trays
which you will need to wear. There is going to be a series of trays you will be
given to wear on your teeth. Each set in the series tend to move teeth towards
the shape of smile you want to achieve.
One of the benefits of these invisible trays is that you
will be able to remove the trays at any time of the day you want. It means that
you will be able to eat your favorite foods and continue with your normal
dental hygiene routine if you are using Invisalign as a treatment for your
misaligned teeth.
Invisalign is typically ideal for the mature teens and
adults because they are sensible enough to stick to this treatment. Thus, you
may not want your children to get this treatment because they are simply going
to keep the aligners off from their teeth. Moreover, an Invisalign treatment
focuses on treating the mild misalignments.
Hence, it would be the good idea to visit your dentist and
ask what the best option you can go for is.
