Having a straight, even smile is important for aesthetics as well as good overall oral health. Many people wear traditional braces during adolescence, but few adults want to wear braces. A simple solution for adults who want to straighten their smile is to use invisible aligners. Invisible aligners have become increasingly popular over the last several years, and most dentists and orthodontists offer them for their adult patients. You can correct the alignment of your teeth without having to go through the process of wearing traditional braces. Some top reasons to consider invisible aligners to correct the alignment of your teeth include:

Comfortable

One of the downsides of wearing braces is the fact that they can be quite uncomfortable. The brackets on traditional braces can irritate the tissue inside the mouth, and having the braces tightened can cause soreness. One of the best things about invisible aligners is the fact that they are incredibly comfortable to wear. Invisible aligners are made of a flexible plastic, so they won't irritate your gums or oral tissue. There is no tightening involved with invisible aligners — instead, you switch to a new aligner as your teeth begin to shift into the correct position.

No One Will Know That You're Wearing Invisible Aligners

A lot of adults are not interested in wearing traditional braces for a couple of years to correct the alignment of the teeth because of how they look. Traditional braces are very noticeable, and it is not uncommon for adults to feel self conscious about wearing braces. One of the reasons that invisible aligners have become so popular is due to the fact that no one will even know that you're wearing them. Aligners are completely clear and slip over the top and bottom teeth — once you put them in, they really are invisible. 

Ability to Remove

While it is recommended that you wear invisible aligners for the vast majority of the day, including while sleeping, they can easily be removed when needed. This means that it is simple to take the aligners out when you brush and floss, as well as when you're eating. Wearing traditional braces means that there are a lot of foods that you can't eat, but that is not the case with invisible aligners. Opting for invisible aligners to correct your smile means that you will have a lot of flexibility over the course of your treatment.

If you're considering invisalign for your smile correction, talk to an orthodontist today.