Invisalign is a revolutionary orthodontic treatment system that has taken the dental world by storm. By using 3-D imaging technology customized aligners are made to fit your teeth. The aligners then pull your teeth into proper position over a period of about a year and a half.Invisalign braces are made specifically for those who prefer it not to be known that they are wearing braces. Before you go and get Invisalign braces it is advisable that you consider their advantages and disadvantages.

Invisalign has the following advantages,

They can be removed. This matches up favorably with metal braces which are not removed until the treatment is over and uses rubber bands to make adjustments. Therefore you are able to take them out whenever you are eating or brushing your teeth.

It is very convenient. You do not have to concern yourself with brackets and all you need to do is pop them in and take them out when you need to. Your dental visits will also be less frequent as a number of aligners for your teeth would have been made.

More appealing. Because the Invisalign braces are almost invisible, they do look better than the traditional braces where the metal wires are visible each time you open your mouth.

The disadvantages of Invisalign are,

There is some degree of discomfort that is experienced by persons with gums that are sensitive when they are wearing Invisalign braces in the initial phases. The discomfort felt usually does not last for long.

In some cases patients are very careless and end up breaking the aligners due to them grinding their teeth. There is also the risk of the aligners breaking or being damaged because they are dropped.

Invisalign braces are more expensive than the traditional braces so treatment costs may run into the thousands of dollars.