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Traditional Braces vs Clear Aligners

People often get confused when choosing between traditional braces and aligners. As much as this can be a personal choice- it can also be case dependent. Here are a few Pro’s and Con’s you should be aware of when choosing between the two.

Traditional Braces

– Pros

  • Can correct any misalignment.
  • It can’t be removed therefore you can’t neglect its usage.

– Cons

  • Uncomfortable/painful.
  • Food/Drink restrictions.
  • Regular dental visits.
  • Difficult to clean.

Clear Aligners

– Pros

  • Your final results are predicted prior to the treatment.
  • Less dentist check-ups.
  • They are almost Invisible.
  • Can be removed.
  • Can be easily cleaned and you can maintain optimal oral care.
  • Pain subsides shortly after fitting every new step.
  • Comfortable to use.
  • No food/drink restrictions- you can take them off and enjoy your meal!
  • It is very often much faster than metal braces when correcting cosmetic alignment of teeth (usually between 3 to 9 months)

– Cons

  • Not all cases are suitable. It cannot correct major overbites/underbites and excessive crowding.
  • It needs to be worn for at least 22 hours a day.
  • Having the freedom to remove it may lead you to not wearing it as often as you should.

Both Traditional Braces and Aligners are effective treatments when it comes to realigning your teeth. A proper assessment with a dentist is the best way to find out which is more suitable for you.

Check out our website to find out more about our Clear Aligners and Adult Orthodontics.

The Quickest Way To Straighten Your Teeth?

What is the quickest way to straighten your teeth?

We at Silver Oaks Dental Clinic believe in the importance of  keeping up with the latest technology in the dental world. We always aim to exceed your expectations and bring to you the highest quality in dental treatments.

You can straighten your teeth quickly with our latest in clear aligner therapy i.e Inman Aligner. The Inman Aligner is a brand name for clear aligner therapy. Invisalign is also another brand name for clear aligner therapy.

The Inman Aligner is more cost effective than Invisalign and is equally competent.

The quickest way to straighten your teeth

The quickest way to straighten your teeth

Questions to ask yourself before choosing the Inman Aligner as an option:

Are your front teeth crowded? Do they stick out and do they have gaps between them? Are they tipped back or are they rotated and out of line with the rest of your teeth? With the Inman Aligner, you can straighten your front teeth in a matter of weeks!

Most cases complete in 6-18 weeks and because it’s removable you can take it out to fit with your lifestyle. There is no need for metal braces that look awful and are a struggle to clean.

Will the Inman Aligner work on everyone?

The Inman Aligner is not suited for people who have a strong overbite. Traditional braces would be a better option for a person with a strong overbite.

Straighten your teeth in a few weeks has never been easier

The Inman Aligner is new to South Africa and has been found to be very successful in the USA and UK. We are proud to be offering such an amazing product. We are very excited to be able to straighten your teeth with removable appliances in 10-12 weeks. The Inman aligner is created by our in-house lab saving you costs as compared to other clear aligner therapies on the market. Heads up for non-drilling dentistry with the Inman Aligner!

You are able to permanently straighten your teeth within a few short weeks.

Click here to learn more about adult orthodontics at Silver Oaks Dental Clinic

Prices start from R20 000 for the upper jaw and can go up to R50 000 depending on the number of weeks your treatment is required.