{"id":577,"date":"2022-04-15T13:07:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T12:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/?p=577"},"modified":"2022-04-15T13:07:29","modified_gmt":"2022-04-15T12:07:29","slug":"a-comparison-between-invisalign-and-fitted-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/a-comparison-between-invisalign-and-fitted-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"A comparison between Invisalign and fitted braces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There have always been contenders or rivals,\nparticularly when relating to treatment options for specific aesthetic issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/invisalign-london.jpg\" alt=\"Invisalign London \" class=\"wp-image-578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/invisalign-london.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/invisalign-london-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/invisalign-london-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dermal fillers have often been compared to Botox and hair dye to hair chalk. In the world of orthodontic care, this continues with the comparison of a fitted orthodontic tool to a removable one. This is particularly important in adult dental care where you have to take a bit more time to decide which one is worth investing in and which one will have the best benefits for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At\n<strong>Clear Braces Direct<\/strong>, we have helped\nthousands of patients to get the straighter smiles that they want and deserve\nusing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/\">Invisalign London<\/a>. So\nwe know all of the advantages that this aligner can offer to patients and of\ncourse, we can assess if it is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how does this new orthodontic tool compare to\nthe standard metal brace when taking on adult orthodontic treatments? In this\narticle, we will discuss and compare braces and <strong>Invisalign London<\/strong>\nso you can decide which may be the right treatment for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oral health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good oral health is a required basis for almost\nevery dental treatment imaginable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And when you are using an orthodontic tool for\nteeth straightening, it is important to consider the impact that it may have on\nyour teeth and gums. <strong>Invisalign London<\/strong> is\nremovable, so you can easily brush and floss your teeth without inconvenience.\nFitted braces will require you to invest in additional equipment such as\ninterdental brushes and hygienist appointments to keep your teeth plaque-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discretion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, Invisalign aligners are\ninvisible; they are made from clear plastic which is custom-fitted to slot over\nyour teeth and does not protrude. So even those who see you every day may have\ndifficulty spotting that you are undertaking this treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fitted braces may or may not be discreet; lingual\noptions are attached to the backs of the teeth and are harder to spot, but are\nalso only suitable for certain cases. A standard fitted brace is likely to be\nvisible which may not matter if you are not self-conscious about it. But it is\nnot as likely to offer the discretion that many adults want from an orthodontic\ntool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Comfort<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fitted braces have to be tightened and adjusted\nfor them to move your teeth. This will require your orthodontist to alter them\nand essentially enable the archwire and the brackets to pull them into the\ndesired location. This can create pressure in the jaw which can lead to\ndiscomfort. That is not to say that invisible aligners are without discomfort,\nbut they operate on a different mode of action. They push the teeth rather than\npull them and do not retain the same level of tension as a fitted brace, so\npressure and discomfort are less likely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expense<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Invisible aligners are surprisingly affordable;\nthis is due to the length of time you will be wearing them for around 3 to 6\nmonths. There are financing options that our team can offer you. Fitted braces\nrequire more intervention to operate and more dental appointments, so they are\noften more pricey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned before, invisible aligners can straighten your teeth in as little as 3 to 6 months. Fitted braces can take up to 3 years depending on the complexity of the clinical case. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There have always been contenders or rivals, particularly when relating to treatment options for specific aesthetic issues. Dermal fillers have often been compared to Botox and hair dye to hair chalk. In the world of orthodontic care, this continues with the comparison of a fitted orthodontic tool to a removable one. This is particularly important &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/a-comparison-between-invisalign-and-fitted-braces\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">A comparison between Invisalign and fitted braces<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-577","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-invisalign"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=577"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":579,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/577\/revisions\/579"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=577"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=577"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}