Many adults who needed braces as children never had the opportunity as children. A lot of this has to do with the financial resources a family has, because braces are not cheap. No matter the specific reason for not getting the braces you needed as a child you may need to get them as an adult but are hesitant to do so. The biggest obstacle is in the way you will look when fitted with traditional braces. Adults become self-conscious about their appearance, and they will often forego the process of getting their teeth straightened. The good news is that there is a new technology that has turned the world of braces on its head
These modern braces are called Invisalign
You may have actually heard of this before, and not knew what it was people were talking about. It is also something that can be seen advertised on television or heard on radio commercials. Sometimes they are called clear braces or invisible braces. The first time you see someone wearing them, you will understand why. They are hardly noticeable. In fact, most people will not even notice that you are wearing them unless you point them out. It is understandable whey they are called clear or invisible. For this reason alone, many adults …show more content…
Because they are made in a plate like configuration, the braces fit over your teethe, and the rest of the plate rests in the top or bottom of your mouth. Just as with traditional braces, as your teeth begin to straighten, the braces need to to adjusted. This is a time consuming process with traditional braces, but with Invisalign braces, a cast is taken of your mouth, and a new plate is created. You simply drop by the dentist's office, and pick up your new one. The dentist will make sure it fits correctly before you leave. This new adjustment process saves a lot of