{"id":12,"date":"2019-06-24T14:12:45","date_gmt":"2019-06-24T14:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/?p=12"},"modified":"2019-06-24T14:12:47","modified_gmt":"2019-06-24T14:12:47","slug":"invisalign-instead-of-diy-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/24\/invisalign-instead-of-diy-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons To Choose Invisalign Over DIY Braces \u2013 It\u2019s Best To Leave It To The Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_59400092__1561384498_42232-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person holding hand over their mouth in shock\" class=\"wp-image-13\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_59400092__1561384498_42232-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_59400092__1561384498_42232-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_59400092__1561384498_42232.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After seeing a blog post for DIY braces, you\u2019re considering trying to craft your own braces instead of investing in professional Invisalign treatment. This idea seems wild &#8211;\u00a0because it is. It\u2019s unfortunate to burst your bubble, but most of the time DIY solutions that sound too good to be true usually are. Not only can making your own braces out of materials like superglue, rubber bands, and paper clips be dangerous, but it can also do more harm to your smile than good. Read on for 5 reasons it\u2019s best to leave your orthodontic treatment to the professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare Yourself For Potential Tooth Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rubber bands may put pressure on your teeth, but how are you able to tell if it\u2019s a safe amount? With professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> treatment, your dentist uses the most advanced technology to custom-craft aligners that provide a gentle and strategic amount of pressure to shift your teeth into their ideal positions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using tight rubber bands, hair bands, or dental floss to\nshift your teeth into place can actually destroy their roots by restricting\nblood flow. If the roots of your teeth aren\u2019t getting any circulation, it could\nultimately result in them having to be extracted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Unsanitary Products Could Leave You With A Gum Infection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using supplies that aren\u2019t medical-grade quality can cause your gums and oral tissue to become infected. Paper clips can easily stab and create open wounds on your lips, gums, and cheeks. Although infection doesn\u2019t sound serious, it could easily spread via your blood and oral tissues and cause consequences such as bone loss. If these products become lodged in your mouth, it could result in surgery to remove them and correct any damage that was caused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Teeth You May Manage To Adjust Will Just Move Back Again<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DIY braces aren\u2019t guaranteed to straighten your teeth, but if they do\u00a0manage to, the results probably won\u2019t last long. You may have read that DIY braces can offer you quick results in no time, but the thing with fast-paced treatments is that the results don\u2019t last, and your teeth will most likely shift back into their original position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Face Emotional Trauma Because Of A Ruined Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only can DIY braces ruin your smile, but that can snowball into causing you emotional trauma. If your smile turns out worse than it started out, it could cause you to avoid social situations, depression, and mood swings. You won\u2019t just be affecting your physical health by not investing in professional treatment, but also your mental health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Ready To Pay More Than What You Saved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reason that you may have considered crafting your own braces in the first place was to save money. With all the possible\u00a0oral and emotional consequences that DIY braces could cause, it\u2019s less than likely that you\u2019ll save any money. In fact, you\u2019ll probably end up having to pay more to repair the damage to your smile and self-confidence. Also, if you lose your teeth, you\u2019ll need to invest in restorations such as dental implants and dentures in order\u00a0to save your oral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a professional orthodontic treatment like Invisalign\noffers virtually guaranteed results that you can trust in. You won\u2019t have to constantly\nfear the worst-case scenario of DIY braces. In fact, Invisalign can give you an\nimproved smile all while minimally impacting your day-to-day life. Instead of\ntaking a gamble on your smile with DIY braces, get the practically invisible alternative\nto braces and get the smile you\u2019ve been dreaming of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Krunal Patel has been providing his patients with\nstraighter and healthier smiles for over a decade. As a certified Invisalign\nprovider, he\u2019s dedicated to giving his patients smiles that they\u2019re proud to\nshow off. He understands the impact that crooked and misaligned teeth can have\non a patient\u2019s self-esteem, which is why he takes great pride in being able to\ngive them the smile of their dreams. For questions or to schedule a consultation\nfor Invisalign, visit NeoSmile Dental Care\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or\ncontact 215-643-5220.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After seeing a blog post for DIY braces, you\u2019re considering trying to craft your own braces instead of investing in professional Invisalign treatment. This idea seems wild &#8211;\u00a0because it is. It\u2019s unfortunate to burst your bubble, but most of the time DIY solutions that sound too good to be true usually are. 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