{"id":338,"date":"2019-06-03T13:27:34","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T13:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/?p=338"},"modified":"2019-07-10T14:18:09","modified_gmt":"2019-07-10T14:18:09","slug":"learn-the-difference-between-invisalign-in-westfield-and-traditional-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/learn-the-difference-between-invisalign-in-westfield-and-traditional-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn the Difference Between Invisalign in Westfield and Traditional Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"video-svc-left\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iMNtorVXzis?rel=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"202\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re unhappy with your smile and are ready to do something about your crooked front teeth, you\u2019ll be surprised to know that traditional braces aren\u2019t the only way to straighten teeth. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/invisalign-clear-braces.html\">Invisalign in Westfield<\/a> is a great alternative for someone seeking a more discreet and flexible way to maintain a natural smile while receiving treatment. If you\u2019re on the fence about the effectiveness of Invisalign, let us further explain some of the differences, so you can be more well-informed about which method of treatment you ultimately choose.<\/p>\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance: Clear vs. Metal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For most patients, the decision comes down to overall\nappearance. While you were a teenager, having a mouth full of metal and\ncolorful rubber bands might look cool, but as a working professional, you need\nsomething that doesn\u2019t put the spotlight on your treatment. With traditional\nbraces, you\u2019re living with metal brackets and wires that are not hard to miss.\nHowever, with Invisalign, the clear, plastic aligners are practically\ninvisible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeline: Months vs. Years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, if you wear traditional braces, you can expect\nto receive treatment for 2-3 years, but if you choose Invisalign, the overall\ntreatment timeline is drastically less. Although each patient is different and\neveryone exhibits different dental needs, Invisalign doesn\u2019t require as many\nvisits to the dentist in Westfield for wire tightening or adjusting. By choose\nInvisalign, you can be confident that your treatment will be much less than\nwith traditional braces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flexibility: Removable vs. Undetachable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the look of your braces, the fact that Invisalign\nis removable is one of its greatest benefits. Metal braces are cemented onto\nthe surface of your teeth, making it impossible to remove. Patients who opt for\nclear braces must be responsible enough to wear them at least 20-22 hours each\nday. Eating, drinking, and cleaning your aligners are the only times you should\ntake them out, but if you need to remove them for a presentation, you can do\nso, but it\u2019s important to reinsert them immediately following your presentation\nor big event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diet: Unrestricted vs. Restricted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to eating and enjoying the foods you love, you\ndon\u2019t want to have to give them up while working toward a straighter smile,\nright? Traditional braces can make it difficult to eat certain foods because of\nthe increased likeliness that food will become trapped between your brackets\nand wires. Invisalign eliminates this problem because there\u2019s nowhere for food\nto get trapped! By removing your aligners, you can eat whatever foods you\nprefer. All you\u2019ll need to do is simply brush your teeth or rinse your mouth\nwith water before reinserting your aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ways Invisalign differs from traditional braces is\nthat the aligners are smooth, so there\u2019s no need to worry about irritation to\nyour mouth\u2019s soft tissues. Also, cleaning is easy and requires no extra\nproducts like a water pick. A toothbrush, clear soap, and warm water are all\nyou need to keep your aligners clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. David M. Weinman, DMD, graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo before enrolling at the prestigious School of Dental Medicine at the University of Connecticut, earning his Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree. He and his team offer a wide array of dentistry services to help his clients achieve a beautiful smile. Whether its dental crowns, teeth whitening or Invisalign, Dr. Weinman can provide the best treatment with personalized care. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact us<\/a> at <strong>(908) 654-7200<\/strong> to find out how we can help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re unhappy with your smile and are ready to do something about your crooked front teeth, you\u2019ll be surprised to know that traditional braces aren\u2019t the only way to straighten teeth. 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