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Everyone knows the basics of good dental care. Brush your teeth after every meal, floss every day, see your dentist at least twice a year. It sounds simple. But what if you still don’t have strong, healthy teeth? Weak enamel can be a genetic weakness, or it can be caused by other conditions, like Celiac disease. I’ve always had weak enamel, so I started looking into ways that I could increase the strength of my teeth, and found that dietary changes could make a big difference. I started this blog to share my experience, and to talk about other ways you can make your teeth stronger and healthier. There are lots of things that you can do to improve your dental health. You just have to find them.

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The Benefits Of Invisalign Clear Aligners For Straighter Teeth

14 December 2016
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

If you have crooked teeth, then you want to choose the right treatment option for you. Braces can be irritating and invasive and veneers require your natural teeth to be ground down to make room for them. However, clear aligners are both comfortable and they don't require a lot of preparation to be done to your natural teeth. They also offer you a lot of other benefits:

Clear aligners don't hurt when they are put on

One of the reasons a lot of people tend to stress out about having braces put on is that they tend to be uncomfortable and even painful in the beginning as well as each time you have to go in to have them tightened. Clear aligners may work much in the same way that braces do, but they are a lot easier and more comfortable to wear. The process for having then put on isn't as irritating, either. Another nice thing about these aligners is you can take them out to care for them and to clean them. This will give you a break from them each day that you can't get when you choose to go with regular braces.

Clear aligners aren't as obvious as braces

When you wear braces on your teeth, they can be seen when you talk or smile. This is due to the silver brackets and wires. You can go with clear traditional braces, but the way they protrude from your teeth can make it look like you have something stuck on them, and this can give you a smile you are self-conscious about. Clear aligners are smooth and allow your teeth to be seen through them. Since the clear aligners are one piece, they aren't as obvious, so most people won't even be able to tell that you have them in unless they are very close to you.

Clear aligners won't cause damage to your natural teeth

When you wear regular braces, they can cause issues with your teeth, such as uneven discoloration. When you wear veneers, your natural teeth will have to be ground down to make room for them. Clear aligners are much gentler on your real teeth, so you won't have to worry about what condition they will be in after the treatment is finished.

Now that you have a better understanding of some of the benefits you can enjoy with Invisalign clear aligners, you may find that they are a good option to go with. For more information, contact local professionals like Waterford Dental.