Metal braces and Invisalign are two of the methods your orthodontist in Cerritos can use to straighten your teeth. The good thing about both treatments is that they do more than just straighten– they also correct problems with your bite that can require special diagnosis and treatment.
As you may know, braces use metal wires and brackets to straighten your teeth. Invisalign is a newer system that utilizes clear plastic trays to move your teeth into proper position. Both metal braces and Invisalign “straighten teeth to give them an ideal position, improve their look, and promote proper function [dentistryiqcom.]”
In addition, since an abnormal bite or other orthodontic issues can lead to oral health problems, both treatments can improve the overall health of your teeth and gums.
When is it Preferable to Use Invisalign?
How Does Invisalign Work?
Your orthodontist in Cerritos will prescribe a set of clear, computer-generated dental trays. You will wear them 24-hours a day and switch them out for trays with a different fit every two weeks. (But some trays can last as long as six months to a year.)
Benefits of Invisalign
One of the biggest advantages to Invisalign is right in the name: it’s invisible. Wearing Invisalign instead of metal braces may make you feel more comfortable in social situations– especially if you are an adult. In addition, it affects your speech much less than metal braces do.
When to Choose Invisalign
“The use of Invisalign is an efficient method for tooth movements that are not too complicated [dentistryiqcom.]” They are a good choice for people concerned with aesthetics (looks); however, if your dental problems are more complicated, you should choose metal braces.
Why Choose Metal Braces?
How Braces Work
Your orthodontist in Cerritos will affix metal brackets to your teeth. The brackets can be either colored metal or resin, clear or ceramic. These brackets run along a wire, which is tightened to support “slight movements that can help in properly aligning and straightening the teeth [dentistryiqcom.]” The clear or ceramic braces are much less obvious to the eye than colored or metal braces.
Benefits of Braces
One benefit of braces over Invisalign is that they cannot be removed; so, they work faster and more efficiently at closing gaps and aligning the teeth.
Braces can also be used for correcting malocclusion (crooked or crowded teeth) and bad bites.
Aligning the teeth and creating an attractive smile brings out the patients’ self-confidence; thus, metal braces can be just as effective as Invisalign in creating social ease. Whereas Invisalign brings confidence by being indetectable, braces bring confidence by working faster and being more effective.
When to Choose Braces
Choose metal braces if your orthodontic issues are anything more than simple. If you choose clear or ceramic braces, they can be aesthetically pleasing and functional as well.
Orthodontist in Cerritos
At Jesmine Boghawala DDS, patients of all ages from children to adults experience the latest techniques and technology for the straightest smiles and best oral health. Dr. Jesmine Boghawala is a highly experienced orthodontist in Cerritos whose mission is to deliver maximum and comforting care to all her patients. Dr. Jesmine is a graduate of UC-San Francisco and is featured in a UCSF article about advanced dental technology.
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Jesmine Boghawala DDS Cerritos
Dr. Jesmine Boghawala and the Jesmine Boghawala DDS team are trusted by the local community for high-quality dentistry. We uphold the highest standards in family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, emergency dentistry, and more. Our Cerritos dental office is conveniently located near the Long Beach and Lakewood areas.
