When my first daughter had braces they hurt her all the time. The inside of her mouth was constantly cut, no matter how much “wax” was put on the brackets. My youngest child now needs braces. I keep hearing about invisalign. Are they more comfortable than braces?
Irene F. – Nevada
Irene,
Your youngest daughter is lucky. Orthodontics have changed a lot. Invisalign is much more comfortable than traditional braces, as long if she is a good candidate. There are some things to take into consideration.
First, they are slightly more expensive than traditional braces. But, given your first child’s experience, I doubt you’d mind.
The second one is your youngest child’s responsibility level. Unlike braces, Invisalign is removable. So, if your child won’t keep them in, that could be a problem. The treatment only works if they’re kept in the prescribed amount of time. There is an Invisalign Teen which has a few replacement aligners, but only you know your child.
I hope this helps.
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