BRACES VS. INVISALIGN®

Braces

Permanent, highly visible brackets and wires
Appointment intervals every 5-7 weeks last 30-40 minutes
Pain or discomfort after adjustments can last 2-3 days
Requires excellent oral hygiene to avoid decalcification leading to permanent stains on teeth
Must avoid eating hard, sticky, and chewy foods to minimize risk of broken appliances
Requires additional time and effort to properly clean
Appointments to fix broken brackets and poking wires are unexpected and often inconvenient

Invisalign® Clear Aligners

Nearly invisible, removable
Appointment intervals every 12-16 weeks last 15-25 minutes
Mostly comfortable (pressure and discomfort sometimes present at the start but very minimal when advancing to next aligners)
Precisely-controlled tooth movement
No risk of permanent stains (white spot decalcification) from poor hygiene
No food restrictions
Brush and floss teeth as normal
More suitable for patients with crowns and other dental work (bridges, fillings, etc.)
Can be used as mouthguard for most sports
Clinically shown to have shorter treatment times
Ideal for open bite correction