This is how to make 2023 the year you get the smile of your dreams.
A stunning set of pearly whites can help you make a great first impression, sell an important pitch, impress old friends—the list goes on and on. But most importantly, having confidence in your smile and knowing your oral health is in tip-top shape is a pretty incredible feeling for you.
But let’s be real: Braces are just not the move these days, for several reasons. So what is?
Invisalign treatment improves your smile’s look and health
It’s 2023, and that calls for a modern orthodontic solution: Invisalign aligners, a.k.a. the #1 doctor-recommended clear aligner brand.1
Most people want to straighten their teeth for cosmetic reasons (totally valid), but what many people don’t know is that having straight teeth also comes with a lot of health benefits.
Without hard-to-reach nooks and crannies between crowded teeth, straight teeth are easier to clean. Regularly removing food particles, plaque, and bacteria from your teeth and gums lowers the risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease, and it leaves you with fresher breath and less gum and tooth pain.
Straight, aligned teeth also lower the risk of jaw pain. Misaligned teeth affect your bite, which can strain your jaw joints, and jaw pain can radiate out to your ears, eyes, and head. In short, straight teeth = happy jaw.
Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible
The process of straightening your smile shouldn’t make you more insecure about your teeth. That’s why Invisalign aligners are the perfect solution: As the name suggests, Invisalign clear aligners are virtually invisible, so you can see your new smile develop as you go, and you can start smiling wide with confidence right away.
Invisalign aligners let you eat and drink anything you want
Unlike braces, Invisalign aligners are clear aligners that go over your teeth, which means you can remove them whenever you need to. Just stash your aligners in a sleek, portable Invisalign aligner case (there are a ton of colors and designs to choose from), and you’re good to go.
So no need to search, “Can I eat [insert favorite don’t-eat-with-braces food here] with Invisalign?” The answer is almost always a resounding yes!
Invisalign aligners are faster than braces2
If you’re considering straightening your teeth, it probably means that you’ve been dreaming about a new smile for a while. Well, with Invisalign treatment, you’re in luck: In many cases, Invisalign treatment works faster than braces, so you can start smiling with confidence before you know it.
Invisalign aligners are comfortable and convenient
Another way Invisalign aligners beat out braces? The metal wires and brackets that make up braces can scrape the inside of your mouth, and even pop out of place if you bite down on the wrong piece of food. Without those fragile appliances that can unexpectedly send you to the dentist’s office in the middle of your day, Invisalign aligners are less painful3 and require fewer emergency doctor visits4 than braces. It’s a win-win!
Why should I get Invisalign in 2023?
Honestly, it’s been a tough few years for pretty much everyone, but starting a new year with an investment in your health and your confidence can do a whole lot of good. When you invest in yourself with Invisalign treatment, you’re making a commitment to focus on self-care this year, and over time, that can make a huge difference in your self-esteem. Essentially, every day when you put in your aligners, you’re saying, “I am worth the effort.” And you are.
But in case you want a summary, we’ve got the run-down:
Ready to make 2023 a happy YOU year? Let’s get started.
Since 1997, Align Technology has been a pioneer in orthodontic med-tech, providing more than 14 million people with beautiful, healthy smiles. This article was paid for and written by Align Technology, the maker of Invisalign clear aligners.
1 Based on a global survey of 1,786 doctors (dentists and orthodontists who use clear aligners) by IQVIA in NA, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. Data on File at Align Technology, as of June 30, 2022.
2 Gu, J et al. Evaluation of Invisalign treatment effectiveness and efficiency compared with conventional fixed appliances using the Peer Assessment Rating index. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop February 2017;151:259-66
Buschang, P et al. Comparative time efficiency of aligner therapy and conventional edgewise braces. Angle Orthodontist, Vol 84, No 3, 2014
3 In a pain score of 1-9, 1 being extremely painful and 9 not at all painful, Invisalign U.S. teenager patients (Qty:73) rated pain score of 6.1 vs U.S. traditional metal braces teenager patients (Qty: 76) rated pain score of 5.1.
In a study by Miller et al, with adults measuring pain in the first week of treatment. Kevin Miller et al. “A comparison of treatment impacts between Invisalign aligner and fixed appliance therapy during the first week of treatment.” American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Volume 131, Issue 3, pp. 302. e1-302.e9, March 2007.
4 Data on File at Align Technology, as of July 12 2017: *Based on a global claims survey by Actionable Research of Invisalign providers, respondents were asked the following question: In what percent of cases do patients require an emergency visit? (Global respondents N= 898)