Invisalign or Traditional Braces - Which One Is Best? Find Out!

If you are in need of braces to correct your smile and straighten your teeth, there are many different options that are available to you. Of course there is always the option of traditional braces, but there are several new types of methods that are available these days that may in fact be a better choice for you. One of the most popular examples of these methods is the Invisalign system, involving a process that is similar to that of traditional braces in some ways yet very different in others. Determining which one of these is the right choice for you can depend on many different things.

Obviously if you are an adult that has had children wear braces and are now faced with doing the same yourself, you may have already decided that going with the traditional braces that they wore is the way to go. After all, it's tried and true and gets the job done. You may want to at the very least examine the possibility of going with Invisalign however, because it has many distinct advantages over traditional braces. First off, you will have to wear the Invisalign aligners for a shorter time period than traditional braces. Traditional braces may be necessary for a period of one to two years or longer to be effective, while Invisalign generally runs its course in four to nine months.

Traditional braces probably will involve metal braces that stand out considerably when compared to the clear aligners involved in the Invisalign system. The risk of damage to the roots of the teeth or the gums is less likely with Invisalign because of the low force that is used in the process.

The cost is usually less with Invisalign overall as well. As you look at all the advantages that Invisalign has over traditional braces, you may wonder why it would be wiser to go with the old school method. The best case that can be made for traditional braces is that they have been around for many, many years and there is less risk that the process will not give you the results that you are looking for. If the other reasons listed here why to go with Invisalign appeals to you more, than it may very well be in your best interest to give it a try.




Interested in Invisalign or traditional orthodontics? Consult an experienced Cleveland cosmetic dentist to find out which treatment is right for you.