Invisalign Vs Fixed Braces

Which dental treatment is best suited to you?

With constant innovations being made within the dental industry, there is a such wide choice of treatment options that sometimes we can be left feeling slightly unsure as to what the next step should be.

Invisalign

Fixed Braces

Overview

Clear aligners that can be taken in

and out

Must be removed whilst eating

Made from a flexible plastic

Visibly glued to your teeth

Cannot be removed

Made from translucent materials to help make them more discreet

Suitability

Less pain and discomfort

Straightens your teeth

Successfully treats overcrowding,

irregular or wide-spaced teeth, crossbite, underbite and overbite and a range of other dental issues

Can cause discomfort to your gums, cheeks, and lips

Straightens your teeth

More effective in treating complex

orthodontic issues such as, significant overcrowding, underbites or overbites, and misaligned jaws along with a range of other dental

issues

Time and Money

Need to be worn 22 – 24 hours a

day

Treatment time is shorter – can be as quick as 3 months

Treatment cost starts at £3,500

Attached to your teeth permanently until your treatment is over

On average treatment time is 16 –

18 months

Costs start at £2,000

Maintenance

Less appointments

You can still brush and floss your teeth as normal

Your aligners need to be brushed gently with a soft bristle toothbrush under cold water

To track your progress, you will need to visit your dentist at least once every 6 weeks

More difficult to keep clean, therefore requiring frequent hygienist and dental appointments

Small brushes can be given to help you get in-between your teeth

You may need to use small pieces of dental wax to stop your braces from irritating your mouth

Both Invisalign and fixed braces clearly have benefits, so it’s important to choose what works best for you.