{"id":12,"date":"2020-07-13T19:57:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T19:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoortho.com\/blog\/?p=12"},"modified":"2020-08-11T19:58:04","modified_gmt":"2020-08-11T19:58:04","slug":"traditional-braces-in-nashua-better-than-clear-aligners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/13\/traditional-braces-in-nashua-better-than-clear-aligners\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons Why Traditional Braces Might Be Better for You Than Clear Aligners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_120055542__1583933097_47148-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"boy in gray t-shirt smiling and pointing to his braces in Nashua \" class=\"wp-image-13\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_120055542__1583933097_47148-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_120055542__1583933097_47148-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_120055542__1583933097_47148.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Straight teeth aren\u2019t just more cosmetically pleasing than crooked teeth. They\u2019re also healthier because they\u2019re easier to keep clean. Because of this, a lot of different options to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/orthodontic-treatment.html\">straighten teeth<\/a> have been developed in recent years. Some of these include clear aligners or tooth-colored brackets and wires. But in some cases, traditional braces might be your best option for achieving a well-aligned smile. Here are four reasons why braces in Nashua might be the most effective way to straighten your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Can\u2019t Take Them Off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your dentist or orthodontist puts your braces on your teeth, they can\u2019t be removed until your treatment is done. They\u2019ll be working around the clock for months to straighten your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, clear aligners are removable. While this makes it easier to clean your teeth and eat whatever you want, there\u2019s also the risk of misplacing your aligners or forgetting to put them back in. Your treatment could end up taking even longer than originally planned. With braces, you don\u2019t have to worry about losing your orthodontic treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They Can Address More Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both braces and clear aligners can correct a variety of orthodontic concerns, such as overbite, underbite, and crowded teeth. However, if you have severely rotated or gapped teeth, clear aligners may not be able to get the job done. Braces are often more effective at addressing more severe orthodontic issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They Are Usually More Affordable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Braces typically cost less than clear aligners do. Additionally, dental insurance carriers are more likely to cover the cost of traditional orthodontia than invisible braces. Even if they cost the same, there\u2019s always the possibility of losing an aligner during the course of your treatment. In many cases, you\u2019ll have to pay to get it replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They\u2019re Suitable for All Ages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear aligners usually aren\u2019t recommended for children or younger teenagers because they often aren\u2019t responsible enough to wear their aligners for the suggested 22 hours a day. They\u2019re more likely to set their aligners down at lunchtime and forget where they put them. Since braces are fixed in the mouth, they\u2019re typically better for younger patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, with braces, children can undergo orthodontic treatment while their mouth is still forming. More often than not, this provides better results in less time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone is born with a perfectly straight set of pearly whites, but thanks to braces in Nashua, patients of any age can achieve that goal. Ask your dentist or orthodontist which treatment would best benefit your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/meet-our-orthodontist-cale-forgues.html\">Dr. Cale Forgues<\/a> is an orthodontist at Simply Pediatric Dentistry &amp; Orthodontics, a practice with locations in Nashua and Pelham, NH. He keeps up with the latest advancements in dentistry thanks to his memberships in the American Dental Association, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, and the American Academy of Orthodontists. He provides a wide variety of orthodontic treatments for patients of all ages, including clear aligners and traditional braces. To learn which one is right for you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthopelham.com\/contact-cdfc.html\">visit Dr. Forgues\u2019 website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Straight teeth aren\u2019t just more cosmetically pleasing than crooked teeth. They\u2019re also healthier because they\u2019re easier to keep clean. Because of this, a lot of different options to straighten teeth have been developed in recent years. Some of these include clear aligners or tooth-colored brackets and wires. But in some cases, traditional braces might be [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Braces in Nashua | Braces vs Clear Aligners | Dr. Cale Forgues<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"While there a lot of ways to straighten teeth these days, sometimes traditional braces in Nashua are the best option. 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