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Braces and Invisalign are both designed to straighten teeth over time while improving your smile and oral health. Traditional braces consist of metal brackets being attached to your teeth, tied together by wires and tiny rubber bands. Invisalign, on the other hand, is designed to be invisible. The clear aligner trays are made of smooth plastic and worn over the teeth. We use X-rays, pictures, and impressions to create a precise 3-D image of your teeth which we then use to customize your aligners.

Keep in mind, too, that if you need to address issues with your back teeth, or you need to rotate teeth or move them vertically, Invisalign may not even be an option for your particular case.

Patients with orthodontic problems can start correcting their teeth at nearly any age. An ideal time for braces is between 10 and 14 years of age, while the head and mouth are still growing and teeth are more conducive to straightening.

Patients with traditional braces can expect to see their orthodontist every four to eight weeks. During these visits, the orthodontist will check the progress of your teeth and may tighten the braces or replace the wires

The process of getting braces put on your teeth is quite painless. Your orthodontist glues brackets onto each of your teeth and then connects the brackets with wires. Finally, everything is secured with elastic bands. Within a few hours, you will begin to develop some pain and soreness in your teeth and gums. This pain will probably last about a week.

The invisalign treatment is the process of wearing a series of clear, removable aligners that gradually straighten your teeth. No brackets and wires, and none of the restrictions that come with metal braces.

If you already have a crown from a previous dental treatment and you’ve now decided that you want your teeth straightened, you can still have braces. With traditional metal braces, brackets are adhered to the crowns with a different kind of adhesive as opposed to the case with natural teeth.