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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHowever, when it comes to dental care and the\nrealigning of teeth, this is no different. Many patients are aware that\nstraightening teeth with a clear aligner is usually the way to go for easy and\ndiscreet treatment. But they cannot help but have concerns that an invisible\naligner will not compare to a standard fixed brace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hence, we have devised the following article to\nhelp you compare invisible aligners with braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At\nClear Braces Direct<\/strong>, we know all\nthere is to know about invisible aligners, especially Invisalign London<\/a>, and we are\nwell versed in how they compare to fixed forms of orthodontics. So if you are\ncurious about how this aligner works or whether it is suitable for you, feel\nfree to contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But how does Invisalign London<\/strong>\ncompare to a standard fixed brace when straightening teeth? Read on to find\nout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You may have heard that Invisalign London<\/strong>\nwill take longer than a standard fixed brace to straighten your teeth simply\nbecause it doesn’t work on the same principles; this is not true. Most patients\nwho undertake treatment with an invisible aligner will need to wear it for\nbetween 3 to 6 months, depending on the severity of the problem being corrected\nand their adherence to the advice set down by us. A standard fixed brace is\nusually worn by adult patients for between 12 and 36 months, so it is easy to\nsee which option is preferable if you are looking to save time while\nstraightening your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Comfort<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Even in 2022, there is no such thing as a comfortable\naligner or brace because these are tools that need to move teeth and cannot\nafford to hold back when aiming to achieve that goal. However, aligners work\ndifferently. Braces are fixed and require tightening or adjusting to work,\nwhereas aligners have these movements built into their shapes and gradually\npush your teeth into the required locations. So many patients find aligners\nmore comfortable to wear overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ease of use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Braces are somewhat easy to use; they are fixed,\nyou need to keep them clean, and then your dentist adjusts them. Aligners, on\nthe other hand, are within your control. You are required to time how often you\nwear them and when you wear them, as well as send weekly selfies to our team\nvia the associated app. However, many patients find the ease of use with\ninvisible aligners related to the cleaning and general maintenance, which is a\nbit more complicated with a fixed brace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Appointments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you wear a fixed brace, you will need to\nattend appointments with our dentist every 4 to 6 weeks to have the brace\ntightened or adjusted. With invisible aligners, you will need to see our team\non average every 6 to 8 weeks for checkups. But as mentioned earlier, you also\nneed to send weekly selfies, which can reduce your time visiting our team if\nall is going well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many people assume that invisible aligners are more expensive than braces, but this is rarely the case, as the overall cost involves the appointment with our team and any adjustments that are needed, which will be more common with a fixed brace. So, invisible aligners are usually the more affordable option. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In life, when looking for treatment, many people seek to compare the desired treatment with the closest alternative. This is common in cosmetic care, with patients comparing the effects of a facelift to dermal fillers, for instance. However, when it comes to dental care and the realigning of teeth, this is no different. 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