When it comes to braces, dentistry today has a lot to offer. The types and styles of braces available today will surprise you. But the good thing is, people are no longer embarrassed wearing them.
The most contrasting of all the types of braces are clear aligners and metal braces. The difference between the two is quite clear from the name itself. One side where Invisalign are clear plastic trays which are invisible and referred to as the new age braces. Metal braces, on the other hand, are the traditional metallic braces which make the use of metal wires to straighten the teeth to the exact position.
Dental braces do a lot more than just straightening the teeth. They correct the bite issues, align your jaw and correct speech problems.
Let us now understand how Invisalign braces and traditional braces work:
Traditional Metal Braces
Metal Braces use the metal wires which tie the metal brackets being glued to your teeth. The brackets are glued to the enamel of your tooth which puts the desired force to straighten the teeth. The brackets today are available in various colors. The person going ahead with the metal braces can pick and chose the color they seem fit. The brackets are also available in the color of enamel which makes the braces less visible. This is often more preferred than the metal brackets.
Metal Braces brings along a lot of advantages such as:
- If the case is of severe crowding of the teeth, then the metal braces work the best. They with the extra force put pressure on the teeth which move the teeth in the desired position.
- Being on your teeth for 24 x 7 they are working continuously to straighten your teeth.
- Though not aesthetically appealing but it works best in all the cases and works faster in correcting the teeth position or closing the gaps in the teeth.
- If we talk about the cost, then metal braces are cost effective. It is less than the other type of braces available today.
Invisalign Braces
As discussed, Invisalign are the plastic trays which are custom made especially for a particular set of teeth. They need to be changed after a few weeks depending upon the teeth movement and alignment. The good thing about the Invisalign is that they are not visible and hence a preferred choice for the young and working adults.
As metal braces have a lot of advantages, Invisalign to has advantages attached such as:
- Since they are removable, therefore, there is no problem of food getting stuck between the teeth as you need to remove the trays while eating.
- Another advantage is that they are highly comfortable. It is easier to function with Invisalign as they are not made of metal and hence, you do not feel anything foreign in your mouth.
- Aesthetically, they are a very good option to go for since they are not visible. People will thus be less embarrassed and can enjoy the modern method of getting your teeth aligned.
- Both metal braces and Invisalign braces are a wonderful option to go with when getting your teeth straightened. They type that will suit your need depends upon your case.
What type of teeth braces to go with will only be clear once you visit a dentist. They will well examine your condition and will lay out a treatment plan for you explaining the condition of your teeth. They will give you the step-by-step guide of your treatment plan laying out the cost structure.
Once you decide the type of braces to go with, your dentist will then start working on creating one for you.
While deciding the type of braces your dentist will also keep in mind that straightening of the teeth is not the only solution provided by braces. The bite correction, jaw alignment, and spacing are also corrected. All these pointers are important to keep in mind while selecting either metal or clear aligners.
