A Comparison of Incognito Braces, Invisalign, and Traditional Braces

DIFFERENT TYPES OF BRACES: THE RIGHT CHOICE INCOGNITO HIDDEN BRACES VS. INVISALIGN VS. TRADITIONAL BRACES WHY Do I NEED BRACES? Fixing Crooked Teeth Correcting Bad Bites Improving Self-esteem Misaligned teeth can contribute to oral health issues such as bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease because they are harder to clean. Malocclusion, the condition in which the teeth of the upper and lower jaw do not line up properly, can result in difficulties in chewing. jaw pain, headaches, and speech impediments. Studies show that malocclusion negatively affects self-confidence. THE WEARER Traditional Braces Invisalign -Incognito Hidden Bracesn Popular for teens and adults who only have minor cases of malocclusion, the misalignment of the upper and lower teeth. Popular for children but associated with the 'metal mouth' stigma. Ideal for teens and adults who want to straighten their teeth without affecting their social and professional lives. FEATURES E BENEFITS Traditional Braces Invisalign Incognito Braces Invisible Individual Customization Minor Malocclusion Correction Major Malocclusion Correction 3D Control May be left in during eating and drinking Stain Resistant ESTIMATED TREATMENT TIME Traditional Braces Invisalign Months Months 18-24 6-24 -Incognito Hidden Braces Incognito Lite Months Months 6-9 12-20 POSSIBLE CONCERNS Traditional Braces Invisalign Incognito Braces "Metal Mouth' stigma Causes lips to visibly protrude with a 'mouthguard look Temporary discomfort in mouth Temporary discomfort to the tongue Must be removed while eating Requires major patient cooperation WHICH BRACES ARE BEST FOR ME? Traditional Braces Invisalign Incognito Hidden Braces Traditional Braces are cost-effective, if you don't mind having a visible set of wires and brackets blocking your smile. Invisalign is a good choice for discreet treatment of less severe cases. If you lead a busy Lifestyle, its interference with daily activities might not be ideal. Incognito Hidden Braces are perfect for adults and teens seeking custom orthodontic treatment without a major impact on social and professional life. SOURCES http://www.theschulhofcenter.com/incognito-hidden-braces/ http://www.theschulhofcenter.com/incognito-lite/ http://solutions 3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/US-Incognito/hidden-braces/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_braces http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invisalign http://www.ncbinlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14989882 The Schulhof Center FOR COSMETIC ORTHODONTICS In Collaboration with Consorte Marketing X > > > > >