Straight teeth aren’t just more cosmetically pleasing than crooked teeth. They’re also healthier because they’re easier to keep clean. Because of this, a lot of different options to straighten teeth have been developed in recent years. Some of these include clear aligners or tooth-colored brackets and wires. But in some cases, traditional braces might be your best option for achieving a well-aligned smile. Here are four reasons why braces in Nashua might be the most effective way to straighten your teeth.
You Can’t Take Them Off
Once your dentist or orthodontist puts your braces on your teeth, they can’t be removed until your treatment is done. They’ll be working around the clock for months to straighten your smile.
In contrast, clear aligners are removable. While this makes it easier to clean your teeth and eat whatever you want, there’s also the risk of misplacing your aligners or forgetting to put them back in. Your treatment could end up taking even longer than originally planned. With braces, you don’t have to worry about losing your orthodontic treatment.
They Can Address More Problems
Both braces and clear aligners can correct a variety of orthodontic concerns, such as overbite, underbite, and crowded teeth. However, if you have severely rotated or gapped teeth, clear aligners may not be able to get the job done. Braces are often more effective at addressing more severe orthodontic issues.
They Are Usually More Affordable
Braces typically cost less than clear aligners do. Additionally, dental insurance carriers are more likely to cover the cost of traditional orthodontia than invisible braces. Even if they cost the same, there’s always the possibility of losing an aligner during the course of your treatment. In many cases, you’ll have to pay to get it replaced.
They’re Suitable for All Ages
Clear aligners usually aren’t recommended for children or younger teenagers because they often aren’t responsible enough to wear their aligners for the suggested 22 hours a day. They’re more likely to set their aligners down at lunchtime and forget where they put them. Since braces are fixed in the mouth, they’re typically better for younger patients.
Plus, with braces, children can undergo orthodontic treatment while their mouth is still forming. More often than not, this provides better results in less time.
Not everyone is born with a perfectly straight set of pearly whites, but thanks to braces in Nashua, patients of any age can achieve that goal. Ask your dentist or orthodontist which treatment would best benefit your smile.
About the Author
Dr. Cale Forgues is an orthodontist at Simply Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, a practice with locations in Nashua and Pelham, NH. He keeps up with the latest advancements in dentistry thanks to his memberships in the American Dental Association, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, and the American Academy of Orthodontists. He provides a wide variety of orthodontic treatments for patients of all ages, including clear aligners and traditional braces. To learn which one is right for you, visit Dr. Forgues’ website.