“Is Invisalign as good as normal braces?”

It is in the right circumstances. Your dentist or orthodontist should evaluate you and together you can determine the best approach to achieve the results you want.

I have patients that respond very well to either Invisalign or conventional braces. After clear aligners are prescribed and made, the greatest responsibility for getting the desired result lies with the patient who must adhere to the rules and proper sequence of using the aligners. For conventional braces, the patient responsibility is also to follow the rules, but he or she must show up for appointments for the orthodontist to continue care through adjustments and monitoring.

What is most important is the person providing the diagnosis and treatment. I recommend going to this website from the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists) to read the positive and negatives about both options:
https://www3.aaoinfo.org/blog/braces-vs-clear-aligners/?gclid=CjwKCAjw9uKIBhA8EiwAYPUS3IwSM68plY5A8MzoAmZUmMqxmAvhP_RPXXWO3hx8xj7AxCvpPP1AexoCz6sQAvD_BwE*/

Michael A. Conrad, DDS, PC

Whether aligners work as well as "traditional" braces depends on what corrections are needed. Your dentist or orthodontist should be able to give you the best recommendation.

Invisalign is a great option to straighten your teeth! There are so many advantages to Invisalign over traditional metal braces. The best way to see if you are a candidate is to schedule your free consultation!