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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHowever, depending on the severity of your\nmisalignment, you may be able to straighten your teeth using an invisible\naligner instead. But you may have concerns that an invisible aligner will not\nbe able to straighten your teeth in the same way, or as successfully as a brace\nwould.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At\nClear Braces Direct<\/strong>, we have been\nworking with invisible aligners like Invisalign London<\/a> for over 10\nyears and can state with utter confidence that these aligners are great at\nstraightening mild to moderate cases of dental misalignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Still unsure if they are as good as traditional\nmetal braces? In this article, our team will do a brief comparison between Invisalign London<\/strong> and fitted metal braces to help you decide\nwhich one may be best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time span<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Concerning time, invisible aligners like Invisalign London<\/strong> take between 3 to 6 months on average to\nstraighten teeth. However, for this to be successful, the patient has to wear\nthe aligners for 22 hours per day. When it comes to wearing a fitted metal\nbrace, the treatment can range more widely depending on the severity of the issue,\nbut for the majority of adult patients who need to wear a fitted brace, you may\nneed to wear it for up to 36 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Discomfort<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many people associate fitted metal braces with\ndiscomfort, due in part to the fact that they need to be tightened or adjusted\nfor them to move your teeth. Invisible aligners, however, have these\nadjustments built into their shape and while they do need to apply pressure to\nyour teeth to move them, they are generally considered more comfortable to wear\nin daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Versatility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When comparing invisible aligners and braces,\nthere is no real competition in this area. Braces have been used in dental\npractice for well over 100 years and in that time, they have treated a myriad\nof dental conditions. Invisible aligners are mainly only suitable for people\nwho have mild to moderate cases of dental misalignment. So when comparing them,\ntraditional braces win for their versatility in treating misalignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Discretion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Invisible aligners are, as the name suggests,\npractically invisible and so when comparing them to metal braces, they are\ncertainly the more discreet. However, there are fitted metal braces available\ntoday which have brackets that are clear or tooth coloured and may use thinner\nwires, which can be more discreet than the traditional option. Invisible\naligners are custom-fitted to slot over your teeth like a clear sports guard,\nso they certainly win in the discretion department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many patients are surprised to learn that invisible aligners are sometimes more affordable in adult orthodontic care than a standard fitted brace. This is because invisible aligners do not require adjusting in the same way as fitted braces do. Also, they do not require as many appointments as orthodontic braces and are faster overall, making them more cost-effective. If you have concerns about the cost of clear aligners, talk to our team about financing options. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It is true that when most people envision undertaking orthodontic treatment later in life, they picture wearing a fitted orthodontic brace. However, depending on the severity of your misalignment, you may be able to straighten your teeth using an invisible aligner instead. 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