Invisalign vs Traditional Braces Rockville, MD

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At Rockville Family Dental, we welcome you to call (301) 575-0941 and schedule an appointment with our Rockville, MD dental office. At the appointment, we can examine the patient’s teeth to determine if they are a candidate for Invisalign®. We can treat patients of all ages, helping children and teens to adults receive the treatment they need. During this appointment, we will answer any questions the patient has to help empower them to decide how to proceed. No matter the age, this treatment involves dedication and commitment. With our guidance, the treatment will go smoothly and their smile will be transformed into something beautiful.

Here are a few things that you should know about the lifestyle differences with Invisalign® vs. traditional braces:

Costs –

At Rockville Family Dental, we know that the cost of orthodontics is relatively the same, whether you get braces or Invisalign®. We can give you a full breakdown and discuss payment options when you come in for a consultation.

Time –

With most options, the patient will only need one or two appointments to properly fit them. Teens will not need to miss much school, especially with Invisalign Teen®. They will miss fewer days from school for dental appointments because we only need to see them once every four to six weeks. With traditional braces, some patients need to come in every two to four weeks. We will go over the treatment plan and schedule during the consultation.

Aesthetics –

When it comes to appearance, nothing beats Invisalign®. Keep this in mind when comparing Invisalign® vs. traditional braces. The aligners are clear, so hardly anyone will notice that they are wearing them. The biggest aesthetic benefit is that as their teeth begin to move, their smile will look better. Being able to see an improvement quickly will help the patient feel encouraged to keep up with the process, knowing that their smile will only get more and more attractive.

Eating –

In our Rockville dental office, one of the biggest concerns we hear from patients (especially the hungry ones) is that wearing orthodontics will impact their daily diet. Along with adults, we know that most of our younger patients are fairly particular in what they eat and at the very least, have multiple favorite foods. If things like pizza, hamburgers, sandwiches and popcorn are on their "must have" list, then Invisalign® is a far better option than braces. When wearing traditional metal braces, teens have to eat carefully. You cannot simply bite into a burger or sandwich and if you do, you will have a ton of food stuck in between your teeth. For teens, and adults, this can be completely embarrassing. Many teens change what they eat while wearing braces while others simply do not eat in public. Both can be inconvenient and silly when Invisalign® provides a better way. Since the Invisalign® aligners are designed to come out while eating, you can eat whatever you want without worrying about how the teeth look or their orthodontics becoming damaged. This means that life can continue on like normal, without the annoying adjustments that patients do not enjoy.