There are many advantages to getting Invisalign instead of opting for traditional metallic braces. Unfortunately, there are also some drawbacks to Invisalign. Here are the cons of Invisalign aligners:
Expensive:
One of the most considerable cons of Invisalign is that they are costly. Dental insurance does not cover them, which means you can expect to pay $3,000 to $10,000 for them. If you are short on budget or don’t want to withdraw from your child’s college savings, you may want to rethink getting Invisalign.
Attachments:
The attachments are used to click into the aligners to fit better and more effectively shift your teeth into proper position. Attachments make Invisalign much more noticeable.
Required to wear throughout the day & night:
Invisalign must be worn at least 22 hours per day. Typically, you should only remove them for eating and practicing daily oral hygiene, i.e., brushing, flossing. That means that if you are out for a party or on a date, you will have to wear them.
Tooth Discomfort:
Getting new Invisalign braces can be extremely uncomfortable and even painful when you get fitted for a new set. You may want to use an over-the-counter pain reliever to help with this pain while your teeth adjust to your aligners.
Inconvenience:
Clear plastic aligners can be irritating for some patients. You will have to remove them for eating, which means you may feel embarrassed when you go out to eat. You are also expected to brush and floss your teeth after each meal before putting them back in your mouth.
These are some of the biggest cons of Invisalign. Many patients find these braces to be highly convenient, but at the same time, there are definite downsides to the clear plastic aligners. To find out if Invisalign would be the best method for you, contact the dentists at Waller Dental.