Braces vs Invisalign
Making decisions can be so difficult between braces and Invisalign. On most occasions, both options will be available for our patients. Let’s look at some pros and cons of braces and Invisalign.
BRACES
PROS
Suitable for all treatment and all age groups.
No compliance needed – they will stay on and move teeth reliably
CONS
Not clear / esthetic
Some dietary restrictions (need to avoid hard or sticky food)
Brackets may break and wires may poke
AGE
7+
Treatment Duration
6-36 months
Checkup
Every 6-8 weeks
INVISALIGN
PROS
Esthetic
Hygienic – can remove aligners to eat and brush
No dietary restrictions
Fewer appointments
No broken brackets are poky wires
CONS
Need discipline – teeth won’t move if you don’t wear the aligners
May not be an option for complex treatment
AGE
11+
Treatment Duration
6-36 months
Checkup
Every 10-12 weeks
PROS
- Suitable for all treatment and all age groups.
- No compliance needed – they will stay on and move teeth reliably.
CONS
- Not clear / esthetic
- Some dietary restrictions (need to avoid hard or sticky food)
- Brackets may break and wires may poke
PROS
- Esthetic
- Hygienic – can remove aligners to eat and brush
- No dietary restrictions
- Fewer appointments
- No broken brackets are poky wires
CONS
- Need discipline – teeth won’t move if you don’t wear the aligners
- May not be an option for complex treatment
AGE
7+
Treatment Duration
6-36 months
Checkup
Every 6-8 weeks
AGE
11+
Treatment Duration
6-36 months
Checkup
Every 10-12 weeks
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Beyond Braces
Oak Grove Plaza
5120 S State Hwy 78 Ste 800
Sachse, TX 75048
Phone
(972) 928-9477
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