Straightening of your teeth and a beautiful smile can be done in several ways. The most preferred treatments these days, however, are traditional braces and Invisalign, both of which have their own set of advantages and disadvantages. Braces and Invisalign are both can correct many misaligned teeth issues like gapped teeth, overbite, underbite, open bite, crossbite, and overcrowded teeth.

Traditional braces are better options for patients who have bad tooth alignment. When your teeth alignment issues are not that bad, you can opt for treatments other than traditional braces. However, you don’t have that kind of a choice if you have severely rotated teeth, especially when they are bicuspid. Patient compliance is 100% with braces.

Invisalign looks natural and that is why many people choose it. The trays used to help straighten patients are made of a clear, custom-made thermoplastic material. People hardly notice them. You can remove Invisalign trays anytime you want. Whenever you need to brush and floss, you can just remove your aligners, clean your entire mouth, and put them back in. You can eat anything with Invisalign aligners.

Do you think you have “too much crowding for Invisalign”? If your crowding can be corrected with braces, it can be corrected with Invisalign. Clear aligners work to resolve the crowding in a similar way to braces. The are several main differences between braces and Invisalign for patients with crowding. Treatment with Invisalign will likely be faster. You will be able to brush your teeth more easily with Invisalign. You will have fewer appointments and the appointments themselves will be shorter. The aligners will be more comfortable, especially in the areas of crowded teeth.

To reach the best possible choice, consult your dentist! If you have specific needs and aesthetic concerns, bring them up so they can be fully addressed. Once you have picked a treatment, take comfort in the thought that it would only be a matter of time before you come out of it with the healthy and beautiful smile you have always wanted. However, if you are not satisfied and not happy with braces, according to dental experts, switching from braces to Invisalign is possible in some cases.

Interested in a straighter smile but not sure where to begin? If you are confused between braces and Invisalign or have any questions and to know more about how Invisalign can help you, please contact us at (203) 945-0068 to schedule your FREE consultation with one of our dentists in Norwalk, CT!