The document compares Invisalign and traditional braces, highlighting key differences in treatment duration, removal convenience, cost, maintenance, and suitability for different dental issues. Invisalign offers a transparent, removable option which is generally less noticeable but more expensive than traditional braces, which are effective for complex dental problems. The choice between the two should consider individual dental needs and lifestyle factors.

1. INVISALIGN VS. TRADITIONAL
BRACES

2. Introduction
• Smile is the most beautiful curve of the body and a perfect set of teeth can only
enhance it.
• If your teeth are not aligned correctly, there’s absolutely no need to worry about it
because there are ways to fix this issue.
• While getting traditional braces also known as lingual braces was the only option
available earlier, now you can also choose to fix your teeth with Invisalign.
• Although there are a few conditions that cannot be fixed with Invisalign and you
would be compelled to opt for traditional braces.

3. What is Invisalign?
• Invisalign is primarily designed to be invisible.
• It consists of aligner trays that are made of comfortable, smooth, BPA-free plastic
which is worn over the teeth.
• These trays help gently move your teeth.
• The aligner trays are made with the aid of pictures, X-rays, and impressions which
can contribute in creating a precise 3-D image of your teeth.

4. Invisalign Vs traditional braces
 Removal
• Once you have your braces on there is no removing it unless your teeth are
straightened and aligned.
• But with Invisalign, that’s something you don’t need to be worried about. It can be
easily removed.
 Colour
• Most people opt for Invisalign over traditional braces because it is transparent, it
would be hard for anyone to figure out if you’ve got it on or not.
• On the other hand, it would be impossible to hide your braces from people as it
usually silver in colour.
• If you pay extra you can get it in a different colour or the enamel colour.

5. Invisalign Vs traditional braces
 Duration of the treatment
• With lingual braces you would have to leave it on continuously for an average of 2
years, depending on your condition.
• Invisalign must be left on between 22 and 24 hours a day for 6 to 18 months, based
on your condition.
 Cost
• Invisalign is more expensive when compared to traditional braces and can be a
deterrent for a lot of people.

6. Invisalign Vs traditional braces
 Maintenance
• For braces, you must ensure that the brackets and wires are brushed properly,
using a waterpik may also be helpful.
• For Invisalign, it would be best to use an Invisalign cleaning system, or brushing
and rinsing the trays in luke-warm water would also help.
 Followup visits
• If you are wearing braces, your follow-up visits would be every month.
• But if you are wearing aligner trays, your follow-up visits would be every four to
six weeks, and you would have to change your trays every two weeks.

7. Invisalign Vs traditional braces
 Follow-uptreatment
• The follow-up treatment for both, lingual braces and Invisalign are the same - you
would either need to wear a positioner or retainer at night.
 Benefits of usinglingual braces
• Traditional braces are very effective for complex issues.
• The cleaning process only requires regular brushing and flossing.
 Benefits of using Invisalign
• It is invisible, you wouldn’t have to worry about food particles getting caught,
removable and there are no discomforts from wires.

8. Invisalign Vs traditional braces
 Disadvantages of usinglingual braces
• This may cause some pain, sores or discomfort from wires, brackets or tooth
movement.
• This may cause difficulty while eating sticky or hard foods.
• It may also cause some dislocation or breakage of teeth.
 Disadvantages of usingInvisalign
• This may cause discomfort due to tooth movement.
• It has to be removed while eating or drinking anything but water.
• Must brush after each meal to avoid staining.

9. Invisalign Vs traditional braces
 Whichone suits whom?
• Patients who play rough contact sports regularly must avoid lingual braces.
• The patients who must avoid Invisalign are those with bridgework, back tooth bite
issues, the need to rotate canines or premolars, the need to move teeth vertically
and those with lack of discipline to keep trays in for at least 22 hours daily.

10. Conclusion
• These pointers can help you choose between traditional braces and Invisalign,
based on your requirements.
• Know more at: http://www.drpaulsdentalclinic.com/invisalign-treatment