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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nInvisalign<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Invisalign has been approved by the FDA since 1998. It involves\nstraightening teeth through a series of clear, plastic aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Comfortable<\/strong>: Invisalign aligners made from smooth, flexible material that you\u2019re sure to find comfortable. Unlike traditional braces, there are no metal wires or brackets that can irritate your lips and cheeks. At Sterling Dental Clinic,\u00a0 most of our patients find Invisalign the most comfortable orthodontic option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Self-Discipline Required<\/strong>: For optimal results, you must wear\nInvisalign aligners for at least 22 hours a day. If you don\u2019t have the\nself-discipline to do so and take them out for long periods of time, you\u2019ll\ndelay your progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Braces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Traditional metal braces have been around for centuries. They\nare made of wire and brackets that are bonded to the front of your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective for Complex Cases<\/strong>: Time after time, traditional metal braces\ndeliver exceptional results for even the most complicated cases. They can help\nyou with misalignment, gaps, overcrowding, protruding, under-bites, overbites,\ncross-bites, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Noticeable<\/strong>: Traditional metal braces consist of metal wires and brackets\nthat are tough to conceal. You can expect for people to know that you are\nundergoing orthodontic treatment if you go this route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019d like to straighten your teeth and achieve a healthy, beautiful smile, you may wonder whether you should opt for Invisalign or braces. There is no hard and fast answer to this question as it depends on your unique situation. To make it a bit easier for you to select the right treatment, we\u2019ve […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":82,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
Convenient<\/strong>: Since aligners are easy to remove, you can brush, floss, eat, and drink with ease. You won\u2019t have to maneuver around wires and brackets or give up your favorite foods while undergoing treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nPrecise<\/strong>: Our orthodontists use a special computer\nprogram to plan your Invisalign treatment with extreme precision. You\u2019ll know\nexactly how long your treatment will take right off the bat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nMinimal\nTime Commitment<\/strong>: Once you move\nforward with your Invisalign treatment, you\u2019ll only need to visit our office\nfor checkups and a new set of aligners every six weeks. This is great news if\nyou lead a busy lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nInitial\nSpeech Challenges<\/strong>: When you place your\naligners in your mouth at first, you may find it difficult to pronounce certain\nwords. It might take a few days to resolve any initial speech issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nDurable<\/strong>: Metal braces are incredible strength and\ndesigned to withstand the daily wear and tear of brushing and chewing. In most\ncases, they are made of titanium and steel, materials that are stronger than\nceramic and plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nAlways\nWorking<\/strong>: Due to the fact\nmetal braces stay in your mouth at all times, they\u2019re constantly working.\nYou\u2019ll be able to stay on track with your treatment without much thought and\ndiscipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nHygiene\nChallenges<\/strong>: It may take some\ntime and practice to figure out how to brush and floss your teeth. At first,\nyou may have difficulties brushing and flossing. Our team of dentists at\nSterling Dental Clinic always suggest brushing twice a day and using Water-Pik\nonce a day.
\nFood\nRestrictions<\/strong>: There are certain\nchewy, hard, and crunchy foods that are off limits while you have metal braces\nin your mouth. These include popcorn, corn chips, hard taco shells, taffy, gum,\nand ice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"