It's uncomfortable

Stop making excuses for not investing in the Invisalign teeth straightening system. Many people put off dental care due to the costs, time, and effort required. While you do have to be patient, the results are well worth all of your struggles. Why put it off any longer when you could be smiling brightly in just a few months time? Here are five excuses that you can't rely on any longer.

1. Too expensive
Have you even checked with your insurance company yet? Many dental plans that include orthodontic treatment should provide for Invisalign as well. Depending on your individual plan, you could have a significant portion of treatment covered if not the entire bill. If you have no dental insurance coverage, most dentists offer payment plans and loans through their office to help you. If that isn't an option, squirreling away an extra $50 a week could help you save up the total cost in a year or two.

2. Too time Consuming
The average person will have to undergo treatment for six months. Even more complex cases should take no longer than a year to 18 months to complete. People who require little improvement may finish the course in as little as three months. Is that so long for a lifetime of straight teeth? Most patients will only have to visit their dentist every five to six weeks to monitor their progression and make any needed adjustments. Treatment is flexible enough to fit even into tight schedules.

3. It's uncomfortable
Tell that to a teenager wearing metal braces! The Invisalign system is designed to be non-intrusive, practically invisible, and much more comfortable for the user to wear. The clear trays can be removed during meals or special occasions, whereas other forms of orthodontic devices remain fixed in place. There are no sharp metal wires or brackets that can cut the lips or sensitive areas of the mouth. At most, there may be a feeling of mild pressure for a day or two after insertion of a new aligner.

4. I'm too old
If you still have most of your teeth you most certainly are not too old. It is true that more teenagers than adults undergo orthodontic treatments, but that doesn't make Invisalign any less effective if used on older individuals. The teeth can still be shifted into the proper place, and since the aligners are clear, there is not the same youthful stigma attached to the treatment. It is true that early intervention provides the longest lasting results, but most adults can expect significant positive changes in their smile that can be maintained when a retainer is worn nightly.

5. I don't really need it
It's true many orthodontic treatments are for purely aesthetic reasons and are not needed for functionality, but what's so wrong about wanting to look good? One of the best reasons for improving your smile is increased confidence. And it is amazing how much of an impact a beautiful smile can have on others.