Nine times out of ten, the idea of getting braces would instantly be met with resistance and dread by anyone, but more so by teens and young adults. It seems that wearing braces is always followed by the stigma of pain, discomfort, and being labelled as "geeky". But despite the slight pain and discomfort, braces get an important job done--that of straightening crooked, misaligned teeth, or correcting one's bite. See, it's not really as bad as you think it is because braces have a purpose. Fortunately, there is now the Invisalign treatment. It's a more pleasant alternative to wearing traditional metal braces--invisible braces. The Invisalign system is a treatment that focuses on correcting minor to moderate orthodontic issues. The treatment Effective treatment Like metal braces, Invisalign braces effectively correct a variety of problematic cases such as crowding, crossbite, spacing, and under bite. In the process of wearing them, they straighten your teeth and hold them in their correct positions. 2. More appealing Aside from being very much noticeable, bits of food can get caught in the metal contraption without the wearer being aware of it. This can be a cause of embarrassment for some when they're made aware of it. Invisalign braces are not noticeable. When you wear it, it looks as though you aren't wearing braces at all. This instantly increases the appeal of invisible braces. 3. Comfort and ease of use Unlike metal braces, which must remain in place until your dentist says it's time to remove them, Invisalign braces can be removed when necessary, and you can do it on your own. You can remove them before eating and drinking, and put them back on afterwards. This allows you to continue consuming food and drinks you normally enjoy, and to brush and floss your teeth normally. The issue with wearing metal braces is that it is a major hindrance in eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. Most wearers of metal braces complain experiencing difficulty in eating hard food and food that requires them to chew a lot. 4.
In the best interest of Align Technology, the company should look towards Alternative 3 where Invisalign is broadened to the general dentistry market and incentives are created for dentists. This recommendation bridges together the three critical issues aforementioned. It will increase the conversion rate as now dentists are working towards recommending Invisalign to patients, dentists will recommend patients to orthodontists for Invisalign due to incentives and it will enforce a strong push strategy to the consumer. As seen, Align encountered a channel issue. To overcome this channel issue, they must match the incentive, product benefit, need of consumers and the function that each channel member provides. Alternative 3 does all aspects of that and will ultimately allow Align to overcome their revenues problem and satisfy
When our parents think of braces, a sudden image of head gear and thick metal bands come to mind. They used to have a bulky metal band hugging the entire tooth, although today that is not the case. As generations passed by they became more esthetic (Bren, 2005). The metal bands are now brackets in a much smaller size. If your parents remember braces in that form, it leads you to the question how long have braces been around? Many today do not get orthodontic brackets due to the cost but, they don’t even know how much they will be paying. The application process is quite simple but, as any procedure there are risks.
First of all, if I had not gotten my braces, then my teeth would not be how they are today. They are perfectly straight thanks to Dr. Spiller. I wear my retainer every night. Their company has allowed me to design my own retainer, and I wear it every night to keep my teeth straight for the years to come. Every time that I have an orthodontics appointment, I am greeted with a smile. The staff always makes me feel welcome, and they are gentle when working on my teeth. Every trip I have taken to the orthodontist has
“Train Tracks”, “Metal Mouth”, and “Brace Face” are all terms used to refer to people with orthodontic braces. Even through all the teasing, appointments, money, and pain, braces are worth it. Orthodontic braces are the worlds greatest invention because your teeth either make you or break you.
A brace is worn for 6-8 weeks to keep your finger straight with a slight bend backwards (overexposed). You should wear this brace, all the time, day and night. There are many different types of braces available. The type you need depends on the size and shape of the finger.
Most people believe an orthodontist and a dentist have two extremely similar jobs all because they both work with the human mouth. This, however, is not entirely true. An orthodontist focuses on a patient's mouth, straightening teeth and even jaws when necessary. Orthodontists will always make sure that jaws are properly aligned before recommending braces. Depending on each patient, the number of years wearing braces can vary (“Become an Orthodontist”).
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People who wear metal braces often have many food restrictions. Certain foods can get caught in the wires and ruin the braces. However, you will not have to worry about having any food restrictions if you wear clear
Metal braces are no longer the only way to achieve a more beautiful smile. Some of the benefits of Invisalign include:
Invisalign offers a unique solution to malocclusion—virtually invisible, it is aesthetically more pleasing, comfortable, easier to administer, and easier for patients to maintain better oral hygiene. Despite 75% of Canadian and American orthodontists trained to use the system, there is a low conversion rates in orthodontists who adopt Invisalign. The company has been using a push strategy in an attempt to win over orthodontists—the orthodontists are the gatekeeper to patients and revenue they need to cover the high costs they are incurring as they pursue their growth strategy.
Below I have the link to the commercial of Invisalign, that I found to be quite deceptive. There are many deceiving actions going on with the advertisement. In the video, it states that the aligners a virtually inviable, and you can eat whatever you want. The actress is seen with ice cream and popcorn, even playing an instrument. Recently, through my dentist I began my Invisalign treatment and was somewhat shocked when I was given a rundown of it. First, the aligners are clear, but due to attachments which help align your teeth, they become more noticeable. Also, you can’t eat anything with your aligners on, every time you eat, you’re to remove the aligners and then place them back in afterwards.
They reduce laceration of soft tissue by separating teeth from soft tissue. Hence, bruising of lips, tongue and cheeks is prevented during the blow. They prevent fracture of the tooth or dislocations by cushioning the teeth from impact by redistributing the force of the blow over all the teeth. Mouthguards stabilize the mandible during traumatic jaw closure. “Mandible is afforded elastic, recuperative support can prevent fracture or damage to the unsupported angle of the lower jaw.”14 “It is also recommended that mouth guards should be worn on the maxillary teeth because maxillary anterior teeth are most susceptible to injury except in class III malocclusion because in that case, the mouthguard should be worn on the mandibular
Removable Aligners One of the biggest inconveniences of wearing metal braces has to do with it being affixed to your teeth because they make it very difficult for you to maintain proper oral hygiene. The crevices between the wires and your teeth can trap food particles, that are not easily removed through normal brushing and
Common Reasons For Braces Braces can often be chosen for cosmetic reasons. However, braces can also be critical to prevent health issues caused by misaligned teeth. Below are some of the most common reasons for braces and how braces can correct the problem. Add a caption Crowded Teeth Crowded teeth are a common issue we see often for both children and adults. Crowded teeth is simply a condition in which the patient has too many teeth, or the teeth are too large for the jaw size.
A lot of people are self conscious about their teeth and refuse to show them when they smile. As orthodontists correct teeth they make the patient feel natural making the patient want to show off their new smile. Dr. James G Richeson says braces “improve the stability, function and health of an individual’s teeth, but also gives their self-esteem a boost.” When people have crooked teeth they either embrace it or hide it. Fixing those crooked teeth really brightens a person’s life if they have had problems with being self-conscious about their teeth.