{"id":299,"date":"2012-07-27T00:36:40","date_gmt":"2012-07-26T18:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilesofstyle.com\/?p=299"},"modified":"2012-07-27T00:36:40","modified_gmt":"2012-07-26T18:36:40","slug":"a-comfortable-convenient-alternative-to-traditional-braces-with-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/2012\/07\/a-comfortable-convenient-alternative-to-traditional-braces-with-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"A Comfortable, Convenient Alternative to Traditional Braces with Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-300\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"South Shore Dental Care Invisalign\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/invisalign.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"165\" height=\"184\" \/><\/a>While traditional braces may be exactly what some patients need, they can be an obstacle for others who are worried about spending over a year behind metal brackets and wires. That\u2019s why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/\">South Shore Dental Care<\/a> offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign clear braces<\/a>. With <strong>Invisalign<\/strong>, patients from <strong>Massapequa<\/strong> and beyond can achieve a straighter, more dazzling smile in less time. What\u2019s more, treatment with <strong>Invisalign<\/strong> comes with three great benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Benefits of Invisalign Clear Braces<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Three words can used to describe orthodontic treatment with <strong>Invisalign<\/strong>\u2014<em>removable<\/em>, <em>comfortable<\/em>, and <em>attractive<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with that last word\u2014<em>attractive<\/em>\u2014first. Because <strong>Invisalign<\/strong> uses clear aligners instead of metal brackets and wires, you can enjoy greater discretion than you can with traditional braces. Instead of drawing attention to your teeth, you can work towards your goal of a straighter smile without anyone but you and your doctor at <strong>South Shore Dental Care<\/strong> knowing about your treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Because <strong>Invisalign<\/strong> uses custom-made aligners instead of brackets and wires, orthodontic treatment with <strong>Invisalign<\/strong> is also more <em>comfortable<\/em>. There\u2019s nothing to tighten, and because your aligners are made from smooth plastic, you don\u2019t have to worry about them irritating the inside of your mouth and gums, reducing any discomfort you might experience.<\/p>\n<p>And lastly, but certainly not least, <strong>Invisalign\u2019s<\/strong> clear aligners are removable. That means you can take them about to eat, and to brush and floss. As a result, you never have to give up on your favorite foods, and you can also keep your teeth and gums cleaner than you can with traditional braces, which can easily trap food and contribute to problems with tooth decay and gum disease.<\/p>\n<p>Do you want to learn more about orthodontic treatment with <strong>Invisalign<\/strong>? Our doctors at <strong>South Shore Dental Care<\/strong> are ready to answer your questions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/contact.html\">Call<\/a> our office today to schedule your consultation appointment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/meet-dr-dory-stutman.html\">Dr. Dory Stutman<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/meet-dr-khalida-stutman.html\">Dr. Khalida Stutman<\/a> serve patients from <strong>Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While traditional braces may be exactly what some patients need, they can be an obstacle for others who are worried about spending over a year behind metal brackets and wires. That\u2019s why South Shore Dental Care offers Invisalign clear braces. 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