As the new year approaches, you may be looking to make some changes and may even be considering a resolution or two. If that means improving your mental health, physical wellbeing, and oral health; then you’re looking to make 2022 a powerful year of change. Outside of getting in better shape and taking more time away from work, straightening your teeth may be at the top of your list. If not straightening your teeth then maybe that of a loved one, child, or spouse.

Invisalign has likely come up in your mind or a conversation with your dentist. It is a great way to straighten all levels of misalignment but did you know there are two Invisalign offerings? Here let’s take a look at the differences between the two and determine which is best for you.

Invisalign is Best for Severe Cases of Crooked Teeth

Invisalign is a near-invisible aligner that most folks have heard of and is used by millions of Americans. Developed in the late 1990’s it has become the most popular teeth alignment system when not using traditional metal braces. It works in a few key ways that have led to its popularity over traditional braces. Those include:

• Nearly invisible
• Easier to maintain and clean
• Easier to brush and floss
• Can be removed when eating
• Are worn 22 hours a day
• Works faster than traditional braces
• Can be used with medium to severely misaligned teeth
• Can require 15 weeks – 12+ months based on patient consistency and severity of teeth misalignment 
• Costs less than traditional braces
• Requires fewer dental visits for adjustments

This is a pretty powerful list when it comes to choosing your teeth straightening product. This is especially useful for adolescents and adults who may be self-conscious about having a “metal mouth” at their age. Most people got braces in their middle school or high school years. This meant adults who were opting for them later in life tended to feel self-conscious or even embarrassed about their braces. Invisalign offers an invisible option that will go unnoticed in any setting. Therefore making them the clear choice.

Invisalign Go is Best for Mildly Mis-Aligned Teeth

Invisalign now offers a new product for very mild cases of crooked or misaligned teeth. Invisalign Go is suitable only for the mildest cases. These patients are typically those who have previously undergone orthodontic work and had their teeth straightened. The teeth may have re-shifted in a relapse due to no longer wearing retainers after care was completed. Or it could be a tooth was extracted and this shifted the remaining teeth or simply wear and tear over time. Whatever the reason for the shifting, Invisalign Go can only be used for very mild misaligned teeth.

Some of the benefits of Invisalign Go are the same as for Invisalign but there are a few key differences:

• Suitable for very mildly misaligned teeth only
• Nearly invisible
• Easier to maintain and clean
• Easier to brush and floss
• Can be removed when eating
• Are worn 22 hours a day
• Requires very few adjustments
• Requires very few dental visits or follow-ups
• 7-15 week time frame for treatment completion

More or less Invisalign Go is a short-term and mild version of the same popular product line.

So, is Invisalign or Invisalign Go Right for Me?

This will depend on a few key things, mainly how bad is the misalignment of your teeth. As we’ve seen above, if you have anything beyond very mild tooth misalignment you’ll need to go with the classic Invisalign straighteners. This is a conversation to have with your dentist and the only way to do that is to get into the dentist! It is almost 2022 and that means new years resolutions are ready to be made. If you’ve put off straightening your teeth, don’t do it anymore! It is easier and less expensive than ever before to get the smile and straight teeth of your dreams.

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