Braces or Invisalign - Which is Right for Me?

If your teeth are crooked or misaligned, then you may want to consider visiting a cosmetic dentist to have the problem fixed. It is possible to use braces or Invisalign ("invisible" braces) to fix most overbites, underbites or mild misalignments with one of these options if you are an adult or a teenager. Most good dentists are able to offer both types of braces as a solution, but which one is the right choice for you?

Metal Braces

 Although fixed metal braces are more noticeable that Invisalign braces, they are available in a range of colors, which can appeal to a lot of children and teens. In general, metal braces tend to be less expensive than Invisalign, so they are a great choice for people who have a smaller budget available to them.

Some people who choose these braces find that they are quite uncomfortable when they are first put in. In order for them to work, the mechanism of the piece has to be adjusted every 6 weeks or thereabouts by a professional dentist, which can mean regular trips to the dentist. Wearers may also experience a small amount of discomfort following each adjustment. Because these braces are permanently adhered to the teeth during the realignment process, they can cause slight discoloration, which may remain even after the braces are removed.

Invisalign aligner braces

These clear plastic braces are created for the individual based on dental mapping techniques, which help to forecast the best way for the teeth to move. They are removable and can be taken out to be cleaned. They should be removed when eating. Rather than having these braces adjusted as the teeth move, new Invislign aligners are issued to the patient every few months. As well as helping to move the teeth into their desired position, new aligners also help the patient to maintain good hygiene levels.  The most desirable quality of Invisalign braces is that they are nearly invisible, so most people will not know that you are using them.

In most cases, Invisalign braces will be more expensive than fixed metal braces, although payment plans are available from most dentists to help patients to spread out the cost. Because they are not worn all of the time, this type of brace can also take longer to work, and therefore the patient will have to wear braces for a longer length of time overall.

M. Scott Runnels, DDS is an excellent choice for either braces or Invisalign. Visit M. Scott Runnels, DDS for a consultation session. 

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