{"id":199,"date":"2019-12-07T16:34:28","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T16:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=199"},"modified":"2020-01-30T16:34:48","modified_gmt":"2020-01-30T16:34:48","slug":"what-can-invisalign-do-that-traditional-braces-cant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/07\/what-can-invisalign-do-that-traditional-braces-cant\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can Invisalign Do that Traditional Braces Can\u2019t?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_154313449__1580401928_67179-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Girl comparing Invisalign to traditional braces\" class=\"wp-image-200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_154313449__1580401928_67179-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_154313449__1580401928_67179-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_154313449__1580401928_67179.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s holding you back from getting straighter teeth? Some\npeople worry about how uncomfortable or difficult to clean traditional braces\ncan be, and others wonder how a mouth full of metal might influence their\nconfidence at work or on a date. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/invisalign-clear-braces.html\">Invisalign\nin Joplin,<\/a> there\u2019s no reason to put off getting the more confident smile\nyou\u2019ve always wanted! But do these clear, removable alignment trays really work\nas well? Here are the top four advantages that Invisalign can give you that\ntraditional braces can\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Brackets or Wires<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Invisalign alignment trays are made of durable, clear\nplastic, which means they\u2019re almost invisible as they straighten your teeth. In\nyour day to day life, many people may not even realize that you\u2019re wearing\nthem! This is especially great news for adults who want straighter teeth\nwithout worrying about how a mouthful of wires and brackets might impact their\ndating life or favorite hobbies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Comfortable Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any process to straighten your teeth will naturally cause a\nlittle soreness. However, Invisalign patients report less discomfort than those\nwith traditional braces. Additionally, the Invisalign process doesn\u2019t have any\nsharp brackets or poking wires. Instead, the aligners are digitally created for\na precise fit with no protrusions that can cause irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthier Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional braces can easily trap food in places that are\ndifficult to clean, which can cause cavities. Invisalign trays are removable,\nmaking them easy to clean and care for. You can just remove them before eating\nand pop them back in after a quick brush to clear off any remaining food\nparticles. Removing them as you brush your teeth twice a day ensures that\nbacteria can\u2019t build up anywhere out of reach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Less Time Spent at The Dentist\u2019s Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With traditional braces, you\u2019ll need to regularly visit your\northodontist or dentist to get them adjusted. Your personalized series of\nInvisalign alignment trays are all digitally created from start to finish. Not\nonly does this give you predictable results, but it means that adjusting your\nsmile can be as quick and easy as using the next set of aligners every two\nweeks. You\u2019ll still need to go in for appointments so your dentist can evaluate\nyour progress and give you the next few sets of aligners, but these visits are\ngenerally much shorter and easier than adjusting traditional braces. Invisalign\nlets you spend less time in your dentist\u2019s office and more time enjoying your\nsmile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Invisalign can offer you so much more than traditional\nbraces can. You don\u2019t have to wait any longer to get that straighter,\nhealthier, and more confident smile you\u2019ve always wanted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dr. Dan K. Young is a preventive, restorative, and\ncosmetic dentist based in Cassville, MO. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois\nUniversity School of Dental Medicine, the&nbsp;Nash Institute for Dental\nLearning, and the&nbsp;Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study. He has completed\nnumerous&nbsp;Invisalign&nbsp;courses to help his patients enjoy happier,\nhealthier, and straighter smiles. If you\u2019d like to know more about Invisalign,\nhe can be contacted via his <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/contact-us.html\"><em>website<\/em><\/a><em>\nor at <strong>&nbsp;(417) 781-3440.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s holding you back from getting straighter teeth? Some people worry about how uncomfortable or difficult to clean traditional braces can be, and others wonder how a mouth full of metal might influence their confidence at work or on a date. 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