The idea of having invisible braces can be very appealing and convinces some people who have been avoiding dealing with crooked teeth to get them fixed. However, there are some things that should be taken into consideration before getting invisalign aligners in Medina OH.
Wear Time
For the best results, it’s recommended that people keep their aligners in between 20 and 22 hours per day. This doesn’t leave a lot of time to have them out. During the two to four hours a person isn’t wearing aligners, they need to eat their three meals per day and any snacks they’d like. Most people also prefer to have them out if they’re going to be kissing anyone, and some people may need to remove them to be able to properly play an instrument. The more time the aligners are off, the less effective the treatment is likely to be.
Attachments or Buttons
Some people with more complicated dental situations need to have attachments, sometimes called buttons, fastened to some of their teeth to improve the fit and function of their invisalign aligners in Medina OH. These attachments make it harder to take the aligners on and off and can stain easily, making them more visible. They also make the fact that a person is wearing invisible braces much more obvious, especially to those who are nearby. When the aligners are off, these attachments can be irritating to the inside of the mouth.
Eating and Drinking
Some people find they tend to lose weight while using Invisalign because they stop snacking. Whenever a person eats or drinks, they need to remove the aligners, and then they need to clean both their teeth and the aligners before putting them back in. The amount of work required makes people less likely to want to eat more than three times a day. Only water should be consumed with the aligners in. Otherwise, they need to come out to prevent staining.
Beauty Issues
Colored lip products can stain the aligners, nail polish is likely to get chipped when taking the aligners out, and teeth whitening isn’t allowed during treatment.
Contact Papandreas Orthodontics to find out more about the options available for improving the look of your teeth. Invisalign can be a good choice for many people, but for those with more complicated treatment needs, traditional metal braces may be a better choice.
