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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAnd unfortunately, few of them are to do with\ndiscretion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While there has been a movement in adult\northodontic care towards making aligners more visually discreet, there are\nother factors that need to be compared to determine the most suitable\northodontic tool for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At\nClear Braces Direct<\/strong>, as our names\nsuggest, we are bigger fans of the more discrete aligner or brace and are proud\nto be able to offer our patients Invisalign\nLondon<\/a>. And while we do not disparage the use of the traditional brace, it\nis worth noting how the two treatments differ when considering orthodontic\ncare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we will be comparing Invisalign London<\/strong> to the traditional metal brace, so you can\nget a better feel for each of these treatments and which one may be the right\none for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Length of treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Brace- \nWith adult patients, a traditional metal brace may be worn for up to 3\nyears. This is due to traditional braces being able to treat more complex cases\nof dental misalignment but also needing the additional time to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aligner- Aligners like Invisalign London<\/strong>\ntypically take between 3 to 6 months to straighten someone’s teeth. But, as you\nmay have guessed, aligners are better suited for people who have mild to\nmoderate cases of misalignment or protrusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Discretion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Brace- \nThere is no way around it; metal braces are very visible! But many\npeople now view metal braces with a hipster ideology, in that they are cool\nbecause they are retro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Aligner- \nAn invisible aligner is made from clear plastic and while they can\nbecome stained, with correct cleaning every day, your invisible aligners will\nremain visually discreet and those around you may not even know you are wearing\nit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Comfort<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Brace- It\nis hard to compare the comfort of a brace to an aligner, as each person has\ntheir unique comfort thresholds. However, when wearing a traditional brace, you\nwill need to attend tightening or adjusting sessions with your dentist, which\nrequire the over wire to be tightened to move your teeth. This usually creates\npressure in the jaw, which is not comfortable but can be managed with over the\ncounter pain relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aligner- \nAligners use small increments of change in their shape to move the teeth\ngradually over two weeks. This does not mean they are completely comfortable,\nas this still creates a feeling of pressure, which may need to be remedied with\nover-the-counter pain relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Affordability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Brace- The cost of having a brace in adult years\nincludes trips to the dentist, adjustments and any hygienist treatments\nrequired to keep your teeth and gums in good condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aligner- \nAligners can be used at home and as they are removable, you will not\nneed to attend hygienist appointments and there is no need to visit a dentist\nto have the aligner adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Results <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Brace and aligner- The results achieved using a brace or an aligner can be striking and life-changing. But to achieve these goals, you will need the oversight of a trained dental professional who can advise you on the most suitable tool for your orthodontic needs. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you are looking for the right kind of orthodontic tool to straighten your teeth, there are many things that you need to consider. And unfortunately, few of them are to do with discretion! 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