{"id":93,"date":"2016-12-03T20:41:24","date_gmt":"2016-12-03T20:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/?p=93"},"modified":"2020-07-27T12:45:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-27T12:45:00","slug":"metal-braces-vs-invisalig-in-plano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/03\/metal-braces-vs-invisalig-in-plano\/","title":{"rendered":"Metal Braces vs. Invisalign in Plano"},"content":{"rendered":"\"WhyThere are many things from your childhood that you wish you had now. Nap time jumps to the top of the list. There are certain shows you used to watch, and the memories still make you wistful. One thing you\u2019re happy to keep in the past are metal braces. The kids who had them always seemed so uncomfortable, and it was all you could focus on when they spoke. You\u2019ve been thinking about them more and more lately, however. As you look in the mirror today, you realize your teeth really could have used them, because they are quite crooked. You can\u2019t imagine getting braces as an adult, though. They are so infantilizing; it\u2019s just not the first impression you want to make with people. Thankfully, you can now get a straighter smile without braces thanks to\u00a0Invisalign in Plano <\/strong>from Preston Bend Dental.\n

What Is Invisalign?<\/h2>\nFor many years, the best way to straighten teeth was considered to be metal braces. This is because they are able to handle a wide array of orthodontic issues, and are quite durable. However, the main drawback is that they overwhelmingly affect the one thing you are trying to improve: your appearance.<\/strong> The solution to this has been the invention of Invisalign<\/a>.\n\nRather than using unsightly brackets and wires, Invisalign uses clear plastic aligner trays to gently straighten your teeth. A series of trays is custom made for you, and each one is worn at a specific point in your treatment. You simply wear each aligner tray for about 22 hours a day for 2 weeks before progressing onto the next one. After you have worn them all, your smile will be completely straight.\n

Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces<\/h2>\nOf course, the big question is how does Invisalign compare to traditional metal braces? Here is how the two of them stack up against each other:\n