Around the World: Why Invisalign is So Popular

The concept of the clear aligner has been around for a while now, and at the top of that list is the Invisalign brand. It has become a popular option for anyone looking to straighten out their teeth and therefore smile wider in everyday life. Read on to find out all the perks of clear aligners and why they are so popular around the world.

You avoid the metal mouth

The main perk that has made clear aligners so popular is that you wouldn’t know they are there. Not only are they a lot more comfortable by being made from transparent plastic, but you will get to avoid the mouth full of metal that comes with traditional braces.

Traditional braces are glued to your individual teeth and held together with wire. This can make problems in talking and is a pain to clean, not to mention that the high school 80’s bullies die hard. There is the option nowadays of gluing these braces to the back of your teeth rather than the front, hiding them from anyone who isn’t looking invasively closely, but it doesn’t solve the matter of comfort, cleaning and talking.

Invisalign helps with all that. They’re not so bulky so you can talk well, they’re removable so you can clean them easily and of course, they’re invisible.

You can do it in your own time, any time

Did you catch that? They’re removable. This gives you a freedom most other teeth straightening options don’t. You can take them out to eat and drink, making them easier to clean, and if you don’t fancy wearing them all day, you can put them in at night and sleep through your teeth straightening journey. If you go with this option, you will have to wear them for more months, however.

And the best part is you can do it as an adult. If you refused braces as a child and are now regretting it, or the option was never presented to you, or you simply aren’t loving your smile as much as you should, you can get clear aligners as an adult and straighten out your teeth as you see fit. Their popularity in North America is notable, columbiansquaredental.com, for example, offering accessible means of making the most of this method.

You can do it at home

Of course, a trip to the dentist might not even be necessary. Contacting your dentist will do a lot for consultation purposes and to find out if Invisalign is right for you, but there are a lot of clear aligner options on the market. Some simply ask you to take a mold of your teeth with a kit delivered right to your door, and send it off in the post to be turned into a clear aligner.

However, you will need to consult your dentist once your treatment ends. Teeth can have a habit of moving back again once you’re done with your aligners, so consult a dentist to make sure the effect is long-lasting.