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Have you ever wondered about the benefits of Invisalign? Are you uncertain if this treatment is better or worse than traditional braces?

We all want the best for our children and straighter teeth bring about a lot of healthy benefits, both mental and physical. With Invisalign, your child gets the best of both worlds. Straighter and healthier teeth without the detriments of traditional braces.

Still uncertain? Keep reading to find out more!

Low Impact

One of the worst things about traditional braces is that they have a big impact on your child’s life. There are several dietary limitations that can make the transition difficult. Plus, many children don’t want braces because they don’t like the way the metal looks and will never be happy while wearing them.

Invisalign is different because it gets rid of all that metal and there are no dietary restrictions. Your child can eat all of their favorite healthy foods without worry about damaging anything. They’ll even forget that they’re wearing an aligner at times since it’s designed to be as comfortable and unobtrusive as possible.

This kind of treatment won’t make much of an impact at all in your child’s life, because the aligner is invisible while still giving them all of the Invisalign benefits.

Less Pain

There are a lot of metal pieces in traditional braces that often cause sores or discomfort the entire time. Braces also feel restrictive and make it more difficult to enjoy eating.

The design of Invisalign treatments makes it so that it’s not intrusive at all when your child wears it. There are no pieces of metal to rub against gums or lips, which makes this type of treatment far more comfortable to endure for a long time. Even if there are places of discomfort on the aligner, it’s easy enough to shave down those areas to make it even more comfortable.

When braces need adjustment, the process is often a painful one that leaves children unhappy. Adjusting a child’s Invisalign treatment is a breeze!

More Freedom

When a child has braces, those braces are staying put for as long as the treatment lasts. It can be a cause of discomfort and unhappiness for a child. There is no time for relief until the braces come off for good.

Invisalign allows for much more freedom within your child’s treatment. While they need to wear it for most of the day, there’s a little bit of wiggle room that allows them to take the Invisalign out for a couple of hours a day.

There are also brace restrictions when it comes to sports and other activities. Even within low-impact sports, your child might need to wear extra gear to protect their braces from any damage.

There is no need for extra gear when wearing Invisalign because it sits snug against the teeth without any extra bars or metal to bend out of shape. Even if a facial impact occurs, the Invisalign is safe from minor damage.

If your child loves to participate in sports, Invisalign is a much better option than traditional braces.

Boost Confidence

Having straight teeth makes it easier to smile. With more smiles comes more confidence, which has a positive influence on all aspects of your child’s life. It’s the kind of gift that keeps on giving far beyond the treatment itself.

No one wants to go their whole life feeling afraid to smile and laugh to their heart’s content. If you notice your child never smiling or covering their mouth when they do, it’s time to think about the benefits of straight teeth. By going with Invisalign, you’ll give your child extra confidence that’ll help them in many ways, both big and small.

Plus, they won’t need to worry about any social problems because Invisalign is so hard to detect. None of their peers will even notice they’re wearing a dental correcting device. It’s a great way to help keep your child feeling good whenever they go to school!

Easier Maintenance

Due to all of those little nooks and crannies created by the metal brackets of traditional braces, they’re a pain to keep clean. It takes extra effort to clean the braces, and sometimes children don’t want to make that effort.

This could lead to infections or cause damage to the braces.

Invisalign is easier to clean and maintain which is great for children who don’t want to take the time to clean their aligner every single day.

Ensure Healthier Teeth

Since Invisalign is easy to clean, it makes it even easier to keep your child’s teeth healthy. There won’t be any hidden pockets of plaque beginning to damage the teeth because Invisalign doesn’t have small nooks for food to get stuck.

You’ll always want to encourage proper brushing and flossing, but you also don’t need to worry about your child’s aligner fighting against their efforts to have healthy teeth.

Keep Smiling

Although traditional braces have been around for years, they’re still a dental treatment that kids dislike. It’s not uncommon for a child to stop smiling altogether when they have braces. Often because they don’t like the way the braces look or because of the way their peers react.

It’s important that your child still feels like they’re able to smile while working on correcting their teeth. It takes a long time to straighten teeth, so they need to have the confidence to keep smiling during all of those months.

That’s one of the biggest benefits of Invisalign. Your child won’t ever have to worry about how they look while smiling, even when they’re wearing the aligner!

The Benefits of Invisalign Continue for Years to Come

With all of the benefits of Invisalign, it’s easy to see why many parents choose this treatment method for their children. Invisalign is the modern version of braces without any of the uncomfortable metal.

The gift of a confident smile lasts your child their entire life. Don’t hesitate to begin the treatment as soon as possible!

Ready to start your child on the path to healthier and straighter teeth? Contact us today and we’ll help every step of the way!