What's Invisalign? Hemet Asks

They are braces for the teeth that are practically invisible to others. You've seen youngsters wearing metal braces. Hemet adults often prefer not to be conspicuous when getting their smile perfected. They choose the clear plastic when the demands of work put them into frequent contact with others. This type of correction option also does not require disruption of their schedule for incessant adjustment visits. It fits their lifestyle.

Users of Invisalign report less discomfort than patients with other types of devices. They are a series of removable aligners and not braces. It is designed for individual with a few crooked teeth, perhaps an over bite problem, and other orthodontia interventions. Not everyone is a candidate, though. You can visit Dr. Jergensen to find out if your smile is eligible for Invisalign. Hemet patients prefer this form of orthodontic treatment.


Metal Braces Hemet Chooses for Kids

From an economic stand point, they make the most sense. We know how valuable ceramic and plastic can be to adults. Kids, however, often require molding of their jaw to accommodate the growing teeth. This can often only be done with the strength derived from metal braces. Hemet kids fit in with their peers, versus adults who don't find metal consistent with their fellow workers; that's why they choose something more discreet like ceramic or Invisalign. Hemet orthodontist Tal Jergensen fits them all.

Metal braces are significantly less costly than Invisalign although slightly less than ceramic. When it comes to your child, metal braces are probably the best for their capabilities, durability and strength. It's just a bonus they cost less.