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Is it better to get traditional braces or Invisalign?

I have a lot of spaces between my teeth. Is it better to get traditional braces or Invisalign?

4 Answers

Neither one is better than the other. It depends on the patient and the treatment required. If the patient is non-compliant, then fixed traditional braces would be the better option.

Hello, this is a great question! Both braces and Invisalign work by applying forces to the teeth to achieve tooth movements. Braces are glued.
That is a universal question many ask and it will depend on you and your orthodontist agreeing on which is best for your situation. Clear aligner treatment is more under your control and braces are more under the orthodontist's control. The home care discipline for braces is more difficult, but maintaining the required hours wearing aligners is more difficult for some. The reason for the spaces has to be understood and how to best resolve the problem should be the main considerations not the appliance used to solve the problem. Either way, we want the result to be equal and the fee reasonably close.
It depends on your specific case. In many cases they may both work equally as well. However, there are situations that are treated better with braces and others that would be treated better with Invisalign. You need to be evaluated by an Orthodontist to determine the best treatment for you.