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Does Invisalign Use Brackets? Top 6 Invisalign Brackets Questions Answered

Staff — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:14:19 +0000

When you are looking into options for straightening your or your child’s teeth, Invisalign is a popular choice. If you don’t know much about the treatment yet, maybe you are curious about how it compares to other orthodontic options, like braces. For instance, you might have wondered, “Does Invisalign use brackets?” This is a common...

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Some Things You Can–and Can’t–Do With Invisalign

Staff — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:54:12 +0000

Choosing to straighten your teeth with Invisalign is a big step toward achieving a beautiful new smile. But even after opting for clear aligners over traditional braces, you may be wondering what you can do with Invisalign and how your everyday life will be affected. Your orthodontist will tell you what is allowed and what...

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How Long Does it Take Lingual Braces to Work?

Staff — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:49:16 +0000

Lingual braces have the power of traditional braces without the obvious “metal mouth” look. They work with the same type of brackets and wires as braces, but they are hidden behind the teeth, making them even less noticeable than clear aligner trays like Invisalign. With any kind of straightening treatment, patients want quick results. How...

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How to Remove Invisalign Without Pain

Staff — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Invisalign uses a series of clear trays to gradually straighten crooked teeth over time. Because teeth are being moved, there may be some mild pain involved with the treatment, especially when patients switch to a new set of trays. Many patients report that discomfort is most noticeable when removing the trays. Luckily, there are a...

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Are There Any Braces That Are Clear?

Staff — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:34:21 +0000

The desire for straight teeth is nearly universal. For many years, the only option for correcting crooked teeth was metal braces. While braces are very effective, they are also very noticeable. These days, with new options available for straightening teeth, patients may wonder: are there any braces that are clear? Whether for an image-conscious teenager...

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What are Invisalign Attachments? Why Are They Needed?

Staff — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:23:00 +0000

Anyone considering Invisalign for straighter teeth has no doubt heard a lot about its advantages. But they may not have heard about Invisalign attachments, also called Invisalign buttons. Two of the biggest selling points for Invisalign are that the clear plastic aligner trays are less noticeable than old-fashioned braces, and that you can take them...

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What Can You Drink with Invisalign?

Staff — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:45:00 +0000

Making the choice to start Invisalign treatment is the first step toward straighter teeth. New users learn that they must keep the clear plastic aligners in for 20 to 22 hours each day. Dentists also tell patients to remove Invisalign when eating. But what about drinking? Is it okay to have a morning coffee or...

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Do Lingual Braces Affect Your Speech?

Staff — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:52:00 +0000

There are plenty of options for correcting cosmetic dental issues like crowded or crooked teeth. Braces are one of the most common tools used by orthodontists. Braces can be placed on the front of the patient’s teeth, or, in the case of lingual braces, hidden behind the teeth. Another less visible alternative uses plastic trays...

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Invisalign vs. Braces: Which Is Faster?

Staff — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:24:00 +0000

The two most common orthodontic treatments for misaligned, crooked, or rotated teeth are braces and Invisalign (or other transparent aligner systems like byte). Many people, adults especially, prefer Invisalign because it is discrete and removable. But how long it take can matter, too. While Invisalign can work faster than braces, that is not always the...

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What to Do When Permanent Teeth are Coming in Crooked

Staff — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:27:51 +0000

Kids start to lose their baby teeth around the age of 5. The last ones fall out by about age 12. Parents sometimes worry if they see their kids’ permanent teeth coming in crooked. And while some teeth might need straightening, it is important to remember that children in this age range are still growing....

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