{"id":1172,"date":"2021-02-03T14:14:17","date_gmt":"2021-02-03T19:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hardindental.com\/blog\/?p=1172"},"modified":"2024-07-31T09:11:32","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T14:11:32","slug":"what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hardindental.com\/blog\/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the pros and cons of Invisalign?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Crooked and uneven teeth can reduce self-confidence, causing patients to become ashamed. But they\u2019re often more terrified at the prospect of metallic braces. Often, the aversion to traditional orthodontic treatment overrides the shame associated with misaligned teeth, making people tolerate their crooked teeth instead of seeking treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign is the ideal solution to this dilemma\u2014with Invisalign, you can straighten your smile with transparent aligners that remain virtually invisible. This article describes the pros and cons of Invisalign to help you determine if it\u2019s the right treatment for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Invisalign<\/a> refers to transparent thermoplastic aligners that gradually move your teeth towards alignment through the application of gentle and constant pressure. The orthodontist examines your teeth and curates a detailed treatment plan, showing you how your teeth will progress on computer software. You receive a series of Invisalign aligners corresponding to different stages of your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each aligner moves your teeth just a little bit over two weeks, so you have to cycle through the various aligners every two weeks to ensure your teeth continue moving in the desired direction. The final aligner sets your teeth in perfect alignment, following which you wear retainers for a few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign aligners are removable, so you can take them off whenever you want, as long as you wear them for at least 22 hours a day. The ability to remove your Invisalign allows you to eat and drink whatever you want and maintain your oral hygiene without worrying about stains on your aligners. The entire Invisalign treatment concludes in 6 to 18 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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