4 Non-Cosmetic Benefits of Invisalign

Invisalign is well-known and loved by many for its impressive yet discreet ability to enhance the look and feel of your smile—in fact, over the last couple of decades millions of patients have achieved their smile goals with the help of these awesome aligners. But did you know that there are other, non-cosmetic benefits to using Invisalign? Here are four advantages of Invisalign that you might be unaware of.

Allows For Flexible and Stress-Free Oral Care

Traditional braces make cleaning your teeth a little tricky; all those brackets and wires just get in the way! But since Invisalign aligners are removable, cleaning your teeth is a piece of cake! All you have to do is pop out your trays, rinse them off, and begin working through your oral hygiene routine; when you’re finished, they go back in. No special tools or weird methods necessary!

Shorter Timeline for Treatment

Another huge benefit of Invisalign is the shortened overall timeline; the average treatment length is only 12 months! While this will vary from patient to patient, this is significantly shorter than the 2+ years typically associated with traditional braces. In order to keep your treatment on track, it’s important to follow all your dentist’s instructions closely while wearing your aligners for at least 22 hours a day and switching sets on time.

A Simple and Comfortable Fit

One cool thing about Invisalign is that the trays are custom-made just for your mouth. This allows for a comfortable and precise fit that will get the job done and is less likely to irritate your mouth tissue and gums. If your tray does have a sharp corner or edge, orthodontic wax is a great remedy. In the long run, these smooth trays are infinitely easier to wear and much more comfortable compared to wiry traditional braces.

Enjoy Your Favorite Foods

If you love popcorn, caramel apples, and everything else that you aren’t supposed to enjoy with traditional braces, you’re in luck—Invisalign doesn’t require you to make any changes to your diet! As long as you’re careful to not eat or drink anything (except for water) while wearing your aligners, you’re free to eat as you please.

The cosmetic benefits of Invisalign are impressive, but there are other awesome benefits to this treatment that are certainly worthy of recognition. Talk with your dentist today if you’re interested in receiving Invisalign treatment for your smile.

About the Author

Dr. Mark Gaches proudly leads the team at Infinite Smiles Dentistry, where he’s served the dental needs of patients in the Owasso area for several years. Dr. Gaches received his dental degree from the University of Southern California and is also a member of many professional organizations including the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry, where he is currently pursing a Fellowship. If you have any questions about Invisalign or would like to schedule an appointment, please reach out to Dr. Gaches through his website or by phone: (918) 928-2383.