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Metallic braces for your teeth used to be the only way to go if you desired to fix your smile, but the manufacturers of Invisalign have produced a new, more palatable way to fulfill the same thing, without all the trouble. Made-to-order mouth pieces are worn for about 2 weeks at a time, before they are replaced with another custom set that will gradually move the patient’s teeth into the sought-after position. This is done over the course of about 10 to 15 months, and 18 to 30 changing mouth pieces, until the teeth have taken position, and the patient is satisfied with their smile. Plano, Texas Invisalign is making this form of dentistry obtainable to anyone who requires the perfect smile, without all the trouble. One of the most obvious advantages of Invisalign is that they are almost invisible. Unlike metallic braces, these cannot be seen as readily as other braces, avoiding the stigma of being called ‘metal mouth’, or any other host of names. Brushing is also much easier. Invisalign braces are removed when eating, making chewing and cleaning up afterwards 10-times easier. When using metal braces, gingivitis can build up during this time, and it can modify the entire result of the procedures. Patients with metal braces sometimes have to decide between completing their alignments, and correcting tooth decay. It is an obvious choice, but an expensive one. This kind of tooth decay can also produce bad breath, something common to metallic brace wearers. Metal braces can also cause ‘white-spots’. These are small points where the braces are attached to the teeth, causing demineralization, and eventually decay if not addressed promptly. Invisalign procedures will avoid all these issues that are naturally inherent to those of metallic braces. They are also more comfortable to wear. The sharp edges of metallic braces will of course rub against the soft tissues of the mouth and stimulate ulcers and sores. Invisalign is produced from a soft material, so these issues are almost nonexistent. The movement to teeth being adjusted with Invisalign also uses much less force, and is more gradual so patients will also not experience the pain of the pressure applied to the teeth by metal braces. So if you are serious about correcting your teeth, but don’t want all the stigmas attached to it, contact your Fort Worth ‘Invisalign trained’ dentist for more information about how you can benefit from Invisalign technology.