Invisible Braces

Invisible Braces; Which One Is For Me?

When I was a child (many years ago) invisible braces were something from a science fiction movie. Something we only dreamed about. When we were all gathered around the lunch table eventually the conversation would drift towards, “wouldn’t it be nice if.” “Wouldn’t it be nice if braces were invisible and we only had to wear them for a short time or, “what if we could remove them while we ate? We never thought that it would really happen, but now our very own teens are wearing the incredible, better than chocolate, (well, maybe) invisible braces.

Every person’s orthodontic experience is as individualistic as fingerprints, and each orthodontist must take into consideration every aspect of the patient’s personal treatment plan. Not everyone will be able to wear invisible braces. Small children and young teens usually do better with traditional appliances, but ultimately it is the Orthodontist’s decision.

There are many brands and categories of invisible braces available and you will have to decide which one is the best option for you. To give you an example of what is available on today’s market, a brief overview of random brands will be given, and hopefully give you a better idea of which one suits you.

Types Of Invisible Braces

Braces are the appliances placed on teeth to correct different orthodontic maladies. This could be to straighten crooked teeth, correct malocclusions or to correct crowding of teeth. Some conditions are more severe than others, and your doctor will have to decide which brands are available to you.

Clear Trays are one variety of invisible brace that are available to a variety of people. They are customized to fit over your teeth and are hardly visible to others. They are similar in appearance to the trays that come with teeth whitening systems, yet much more sophisticated. They are available depending on the seriousness of your particular diagnosis. The most common uses for Clear Trays are tooth overlap and crowding. They are comfortable and removable for eating and social occasions. This is perfect for adults, but we must consider a child’s willingness to keep them on long enough to correct the problem in the time allotted by your orthodontist.

Ceramic Braces are great for older teenagers as well as adults; however, they are sizeable and very easily broken, which should be considered carefully. They are used on the front teeth as well as in patients who are more concerned with cosmetic or aesthetic appearances that those with serious dental conditions.

An invisible brace that is available to almost all ages are the Incognito brand. These comfortable orthodontic braces are 100% customized to the patient’s unique condition as well as each tooth and individual facial structure. They are placed behind the teeth and have a minimal impact on speaking.

Advancements In Braces

Very high tech variations of orthodontic braces are called Damon Clears. Proven to correct a wide variety of ortho problems, Damons use a “passive slide” apparatus to sustain the wires within the brackets. They are known to decrease resistance and binding, and are clinically proven to move teeth faster than traditional braces. They usually do not require tooth extraction. Damon Clears are very inconspicuous and may not be seen by others if the information is not divulged.

Probably the most well known of the bunch is the Invisilign Orthodontic Brace. Clear aligners made to straighten teeth as well as a multitude of other orthodontic maladies; they are known to strengthen teeth within a much smaller amount of time than traditional braces. Invisiligns are customized to the patient’s facial structure and teeth impressions.

Computer technology is used to create a brace that is unique and comfortable to the wearer. It takes approximately two weeks to create these invisible wonders. They are barely visible, and have no brackets or wires. The aligners are usually upgraded every three or four weeks and the number of aligners depends upon the orthodontic condition of the patient.

As they are removable, children and teens must be reminded and willing to wear them for the time allotted by the orthodontist. No baby teeth can remain with Invisilign Braces, and meticulous oral hygiene must be implemented after every meal.