Braces have more force to move teeth to the desired position and can achieve a better result than Invisalign. Clear aligners are limited in terms of the number of teeth that can be moved at one time, but the type of correction needed influences whether traditional braces or invisible aligners are faster. Many people choose Invisalign instead of traditional orthodontic appliances because transparent aligners are virtually invisible and more discreet. Invisalign is generally more comfortable than braces and requires fewer visits to the orthodontist.
Plus, because Invisalign trays can be removed, people who use them can generally eat and drink whatever they prefer. Fortunately, orthodontic appliances have developed a lot over the years, and research has helped make braces a reliable, effective and comfortable treatment method for achieving straight teeth, a healthy bite and a beautiful smile for millions of people around the world. Orthodontic appliances move teeth safely and effectively, using brackets attached to each tooth and connected by a metal wire. Each support is placed to carefully move each tooth to its correct position, closely monitored by the orthodontist.
Are orthodontic appliances right for you? There are many reasons why people choose orthodontic appliances. Thanks to their robust and effective design, they can create beautiful and long-lasting results even in the most serious cases of dental misalignment. While Invisalign treatment may be less effective for certain conditions, such as impacted teeth or heavy crowding, braces use many specialized methods to align problem teeth. While Invisalign aligners may not have enough grip to remove teeth that have grown in the wrong place, the tension placed on the braces when they are pulled on the braces is extremely effective in moving those teeth.
Braces offer maximum grip that can realign even very misaligned teeth. This makes them an obvious choice for severe and complex cases, in which treatment with Invisalign may require the intervention of supplementary braces to be fully effective. For those who don't want to keep track of their aligners when they're not in their mouth, braces may be the best option. Because orthopedic appliances have been around for a long time, researchers and engineers have dedicated a great deal of time, resources, and experience to refining their use.
A licensed and experienced orthodontist will have been treating patients with braces since they began training, so you are sure to receive treatment from a true expert. This means that when your orthodontist uses braces to straighten your teeth, you can predict with maximum precision where each tooth will need to move for the best results, the straightest teeth and the healthiest smile. Using state-of-the-art technology and medical-grade biocompatible materials, orthodontists use orthodontists to achieve safe, effective and long-lasting results for young and old patients. Ceramic braces use a technology similar to that of metal braces but instead of metal braces they use a much more subtle transparent or tooth-colored resin for the braces so they blend perfectly with the teeth and provide a barely visible appearance.
Ceramic braces offer all the effectiveness of metal braces but with a less visible appearance that many patients prefer, especially older adolescents and adults. Because brackets are transparent or tooth-colored, they are more likely to be stained by dark-colored foods or beverages (such as dark soft drinks, red wine or coffee), so they may not be the best choice for younger patients or for those who don't want to give up those items. Lingual braces are another option; these are placed on the back side of your teeth so they are completely invisible from the outside. Because of their location lingual braces may be less effective in treating certain conditions or more serious cases.
Your orthodontist will evaluate your diagnosis and determine if lingual braces are appropriate for your treatment. Because of their less common use and the experience required lingual braces can be considerably more expensive than metal braces. Another disadvantage of orthopedic appliances is the possible discomfort especially at the beginning of treatment when the teeth are sensitive to the pressure of the braces. During treatment wires or brackets may prick or irritate the mouth.
Braces may require more office visits than Invisalign aligners as adjustments are needed throughout treatment and emergencies such as a perforated wire are more common. Finally orthopedic appliances are also quite noticeable; while ceramic braces offer a more discreet appearance than metal braces they are not entirely invisible. Invisalign treatment has several benefits compared to traditional orthodontic appliances. While in use Invisalign aligners are subtle and barely noticeable yet they still provide effective treatment with predictable and long-lasting results.
In fact in certain cases Invisalign treatment can be even more effective than orthodontic appliances due to the force that the aligners exert on the entire tooth. Before Invisalign treatment many adults settled for smiles that made them unhappy because they felt that they couldn't put on braces and maintain their professional appearance at work. Be sure to check with your insurance provider about coverage for orthodontic appliances as some insurance plans cover both orthodontic appliances and Invisalign treatments while many state-subsidized plans offer coverage only for orthodontic appliances. Each state's insurance plan varies in terms of its coverage options but in certain states younger patients may be able to cover their orthodontic treatment in full.
