Toddlers have the best smiles as they are not
self-conscious about their smiles. Adults on the other hand are very conscious
about their smiles due to improper teeth. There are ways to get a beautiful
smile in which all the teeth are in the proper position. Even teeth are not
only good for vanity but have lesser problems and are healthier. Properly
aligned teeth with Invisalign
treatment in South East London can be cleaned easily as well.
What are Braces?
Braces are correcting tools for teeth to fix
their alignment or reduce crowding or crooked teeth. Braces are made up of
metals and have wire-like structures. There are different types of braces, some
look like simple wires and the others have wires with hooks and brackets. There
are ceramic braces as well which are not very noticeable giving them better
aesthetic value. Lingual braces are put behind the teeth and are made up of
heavy metals.
What is Invisalign?
It is a dental mould which is used to align
the teeth into the proper position. Invisalign is developed by Align Technology
which is a company based out of California, U.S.A. It is relatively a new tool
than braces as it was invented in the late 90s.
Invisalign treatment in South East London uses a transparent mould to
align the teeth.
Difference between Invisalign and Braces
Braces are traditionally used for teeth
corrections and Invisalign is now becoming popular. There are differences
between the two that are listed below:
Material
Braces are made of metals. There are metal
wire-like structures which are fixed into teeth with the help of hooks,
brackets and rubber bands. Lightweight metals like titanium and their alloys
are used. Invisalign is made up of a patented thermoplastic known as
“SmartTrack” which is lighter and transparent.
Ease
of using
Invisalign is customised moulds for every user
and can be easily taken off. Invisalign, align the teeth gently without causing
pain or discomfort. Braces are fixed at a dentist and tightened every month.
They cannot be taken off at home and are difficult to clean. Unlike Invisalign,
Braces cause a lot of discomfort and pain as well. Common problems include cuts
on gums and lips.
Fixing
process
Invisalign
Braces in Crystal Palace SE19, tratment is made after a thorough
examination by a dentist and some visits are required but they are few. Braces
are fixed at a dentist and the fixing process is longer as each tooth has a
hook attached to it along with wires and elastic.
Maintenance
Invisalign treatment in South East London does
not require much maintenance in terms of materials or dentist visits but braces
do require monthly maintenance like dentist visits for checkups and fixing
braces now and then.
Restrictions
on Eating
There are various restrictions on eating and
drinking in braces like hard-to-chew foods that are not allowed. Similarly, too
hot or too cold food items are not allowed while wearing braces. With
Invisalign, there are no restrictions. People can eat or drink anything while
wearing it.
Cost
Cost f Braces in the UK start from ￡1500/- and
goes up to five-digit figures if the braces used are of ceramic material.
Invisalign costs start from ￡3500/- but include 3 sets of bonded and removable
Vivera retainers. It also includes free teeth whitening and free hygiene visits
at Rikul Patel dentist.
Conclusion
Braces are the first thing that comes to our
mind when we think of misaligned teeth but Invisalign has become very popular
now because of its ease of usage and low maintenance. Again, it depends on the
patients themselves as to what they prefer but a dentist evaluation is required
for both. For Invisalign Braces in Crystal Palace SE19 by experts, visit Mindful Dentist.
