Comparing Invisalign with Traditional Braces

August 24, 2022, Belle Rive Dental Clinic

Traditional Braces

There are many forms of traditional braces, including:

#1 Metal Braces
When most people talk about traditional braces, they are referring to the kinds made of metal. For several decades, metal braces have been the go-to when it comes to orthodontic treatment because they have a proven track record of aligning teeth, closing gaps, and improving bite misalignment.

The main drawback of metal braces is that they are very noticeable in the mouth and cause some self-consciousness in social situations. Additionally, metal braces aren’t the most comfortable devices to have in the mouth.

#2 Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces are just as efficient as metal braces, but they use tooth-colored brackets made from ceramic and white or clear wires to align your teeth. Since ceramic is not as strong as metal, they aren’t always the ideal choice.

If the idea of ceramic braces intrigues you for the aesthetics, speak to your dentist in Edmonton about getting metal braces in the back of your mouth and ceramic braces toward the front of your mouth so that you can benefit from both durability and aesthetics.

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