Braces or Invisalign: Which Should I Choose?

If you’ve decided to get long-term care to straighten or otherwise realign your teeth, then you likely have had to consider: are braces or Invisalign right for you? If one option was objectively better, this question would be a lot easier to answer; fortunately and unfortunately, though, each of them have their own, unique sets of advantages. So, to help you make the best, most informed choice possible, today’s blog post will cover the different reasons to choose either braces or Invisalign when deciding your orthodontic care schedule.

Braces: Affordable, Reliable, Effective

Braces are widely used for good reason: they’re affordable, reliable, and effective. For those looking for affordable orthodontics, braces are an amazing choice. Braces tend to cost less than Invisalign, and pose no risk of being lost or misplaced. Because Invisalign ought to be removed when eating or when drinking certain liquids, anyone using them is at a higher risk of losing their Invisalign than they would be with braces; after all, braces can’t be removed without serious effort—we would know. Additionally, where Invisalign is best suited for minor adjustments, braces have the capability of complex readjustments of one’s teeth in the same time frame. This means that if you have loftier goals in mind for your teeth’s alignment, then braces are almost surely the best option for you. Finally, it’s important to mention that conventional braces don’t stain. Where Invisalign can be stained by certain foods and drinks (such as coffee or tea), you never need to be concerned about what you’re consuming posing a threat to your braces.

Invisalign: Subtle, Comfortable, Easy

While braces are certainly tried and true, Invisalign provides advantages that were never possible in the past. Most notably, Invisalign are much more subtly than braces—to the point where people will likely have a difficult time even being able to tell if you’re wearing anything on your teeth at all. Moreover, Invisalign is generally considered much more comfortable on one’s teeth than braces. Where the metal of braces can be discomforting to someone wearing them, Invisalign is much easier to acclimate to. Finally, it’s important to keep in mind that Invisalign will likely require fewer visits to your orthodontist for maintenance. Because Invisalign is a much less complex tooth aligner, it’s easier for both you and your orthodontist to maintenance and maintain.

At the end of the day, the only person capable of making the best decisions about your health is you. We hope that this post detailing the many advantages of both braces and Invisalign helps you on your journey to figuring out which solution is right for you. If you’d like to learn more about which option is better or schedule an appointment to get started on your journey through orthodontics, contact us today to set up an appointment.