Determining who benefits from Invisalign can be challenging because the straightforward answer is “almost everyone.” These nearly invisible aligners, designed to straighten teeth, are customized to fit each individual’s mouth. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign aligners can be removed during meals and teeth cleaning, reducing the risk of harm to teeth due to their gentler straightening force.
Benefits for Adults:
Traditional braces are often associated with children and teenagers, leaving many adults hesitant to choose between having crooked teeth or wearing metal braces. In this scenario, Invisalign aligners offer the best of both worlds. They provide virtually invisible braces, allowing adults to straighten their teeth discreetly. Aligners can be removed for eating, enabling individuals to enjoy their regular diet without restrictions. Concerns about embarrassing moments with food getting stuck in braces are alleviated, as cleaning the teeth is simple, and aligners can be easily replaced. Additionally, adults can remove the aligners for a few hours during special occasions without causing damage.
Benefits for Teenagers:
Teenagers involved in contact sports or activities like gymnastics may find traditional braces interfere with their pursuits. Metal braces pose a risk of damage to the mouth and gums due to wires and brackets. Invisalign aligners eliminate this risk. For sports requiring mouthguards, teenagers can avoid the expense of specially designed mouthguards for braces, as aligners can be removed during sports activities. Musically inclined teenagers can also benefit, as aligners can be taken out when playing instruments.
Teenagers, often busy and reluctant to navigate flossing around traditional braces, find oral hygiene simpler with Invisalign. The removable nature of aligners makes brushing and flossing easier and more likely to be maintained.
For more details about Invisalign or Invisalign Teen or to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Sindledecker and Dr. Saltz, feel free to contact our convenient Boca Raton office!
