Brace Yourself: An Alternative to Braces

Braces are often associated with awkward teenage years, and sometimes adolescents are even teased for having such fixtures in their teeth. They're also infamous for being uncomfortable and hard to maintain. However, all these are things of the past, as the braces of today look better and feel better. Also, anyone of any age can have braces, so it's never too late for you to have a set of your own.

One of the most pressing concerns regarding braces was the pain they could inflict. Mouth sores and wounds are typical of those who've been wearing braces for long periods, and that's not even considering the pain caused by the displacement of the teeth. Fortunately, new teeth aligning devices such as Invisalign® allow patients to have their teeth aligned without actually wearing a set of painful (and visible) braces.

Invisalign® braces are teeth-shaped molds designed to be worn like mouth grills. They align teeth by conditioning the dental pieces to fit the mold being worn over a period of time. Typically, a dentist will progressively update the mold of the patient to slowly move the teeth into place. They're not called Invisalign® for nothing; they're transparent and thus aren't easily noticeable from afar.