As family dentists, we know the importance of dental health education on beautiful, healthy smiles. Compare Invisalign and braces before you decide on the best method to
- Improve your smile
- Fix overcrowding
- Straighten crooked teeth
- Correct the alignment of your teeth including buck teeth, crossbites, overbites, underbites, and too-prominent eye teeth or
- Eliminate gaps and spaces between teeth
|
Invisalign |
|
Braces |
| Nearly invisible |
Appearance |
Dull gray to shiny metal |
| Nothing sharpSome pressure with new aligners |
Comfort |
Wires can cut mouth, brackets irritate checks and gumsSome discomfort when wires are tightened |
| Similar to braces |
Cost |
Similar to Invisalign |
| Lukewarm water |
Ease of cleaning |
Takes longer to work around brackets and wires |
| Can be removed for eating, brushing, flossing |
Ease of dental hygiene |
Permanent so you have to be extra thorough with brushing and flossing |
| All |
Foods allowed |
No hard or sticky foods |
| Clear BPA-free plastic, no brackets or wires |
Material |
Metal (which may cause an allergic reaction in some individuals) |
| None |
Sports restrictions |
Mouth guard needed to protect from cuts |
| 6-18 months |
Time commitment |
12-24 months |
Call Hughes and Hughes Family Dentists at 610-942-3321 to schedule a free consultation to see if Invisalign is right for you.