Many people have the embarrassing issue of crooked or crowded teeth especially in teens and younger population. One of the most obvious solutions for the orthodontic problem is to get braces, but with more and more teens and even adults needing their teeth straightened the recent technology of invisible braces is being promoted a lot.

        Invisilign is the pioneer of invisible braces and is considered as the gold standard. However there are many other cheaper options of invisible braces available these days.  Invisible braces is a clear set of hard plastic trays that are fitted in your mouth. They must be checked and replaced over the course of the first couple of months while they work at aligning your teeth into proper position. It’s important to know all the details before you decide to get fitted with the aligners at your dentist’s office.

ADVANTAGES

1.  AESTHETIC (Good looking)

      Since Invisible braces are clear, it doesn’t show presence of metal on your teeth. In other words, they are more attractive to the eye, and most people won’t even know you are wearing them.   There is no age restriction and adults often prefer this method of braces treatment.

2.  COMFORTABLE AND CONVENIENT

   Since there are no wires or brackets, you don’t have to worry about getting any painful nicks or cuts in your mouth. They are smooth and won’t irritate your mouth. Food getting stuck in your metal braces and its maintenance is drastically reduced.

3.  REMOVABLE 

     Metal braces are stuck to your teeth for approx two years till the treatment is over. Invisible braces does not have this issue. It can be removed during eating, brushing etc.

DISADVANTAGES

1.  EXPENSIVE

       Invisible braces are at least 5-6 times costlier than your regular metal braces. But as it is said 'All good things come with a price'.

2.  CARELESSNESS BY THE PATIENT

        Moving teeth with metal braces is under dentists control as it is attached to the patients teeth, he/she cannot remove it. Since the invisible braces are removable and if the patient doesn't wear it for 20-22 hours a day, the desired results will not be achieved.

3. ATTACHMENTS

       The attachments are used to click into the aligners so that they fit better and can more effectively shift your teeth into proper position. Attachments also make Invisible braces slightly noticeable.

These are some of the biggest advantages and disadvantages of Invisible braces . Many patients find these braces to be highly convenient, but at the same time, there are these drawbacks as well. What works for one person may not work for you.

NOTE: Many advertisements of invisible braces companies claim that you do not need a dentist for invisible braces and you can directly purchase these trays from them at half the cost. One needs to understand that this is not just a product but a lot of science involved in actually getting good results which only your dentist will be able to provide.