When Clear Braces are better than traditional braces

 Clear Braces

Clear braces are good alternatives to traditional metal braces. Since clear braces are able to blend in more with the color of the teeth, it has a very good aesthetic advantage over traditional ones. Typically, clear braces are made up of plastic or ceramic materials, which function in a similar manner to traditional braces. The main advantage of using clear braces is apparent in teens.

Advantages of Using Clear Braces

Since teens are going through several stages of maturity, they become more sensitive, irritable, and fragile. Most kids or teens wearing traditional metal braces are being bullied by other kids just because they look horrible with their braces on. As parents, you don’t want this to happen to your beloved kids since your goal in the first place is to make them look better in the future.

Fortunately, clear braces are created to serve the same purpose without sacrificing how patients look while under treatment. Since clear braces are hardly noticed, teens can have more confidence in facing their classmates daily in school.

What Is Invisalign?

Invisalign, on the other hand, are clear aligners that allow orthodontists to straighten a patient’s teeth without the use of braces. These removable clear aligners are made up of clear plastic; hence they are also hard to notice, making them a good option for teens. Since these aligners are removable, patients can remove them while eating, brushing, playing a musical instrument, and the like.

Regarding ease of use, nothing beats Invisalign, as it can be easily removed anytime. However, this strength can also become its greatest weakness. Why? It’s because most orthodontic patients are kids and teens. Most of these young individuals are not responsible enough to put their Invisalign on the prescribed number of hours a day. Some kids even lose their Invisalign often, and others forget to wear them in a day.

Regarding orthodontics, following the instructions carefully greatly impacts the results at the end of the treatment. Therefore, if you are not sure your child can keep up with the responsibilities involved in Invisalign, it is better to get traditional braces instead since they are not removable.

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