Ceramic Braces or Invisalign Orthodontic Treatment?

If you’re like most people, you already know you don’t want metal braces. The discomfort and inconvenience are simply too extreme. However, if you’re considering ceramic braces as an alternative, you may want to rethink your decision. There are reasons most individuals prefer Invisalign.

It’s true ceramic braces aren’t as noticeable as metal braces, and the strong material rarely breaks or chips, but these are the only advantages to choosing ceramic over metal. As disadvantages are noteworthy, you’ll see why it may be better to choose Invisalign over metal or ceramic braces.

Brackets and Wires Can Irritate

Similar to metal braces, ceramic braces need brackets and wires. These extra features can irritate your mouth. You may experience as much discomfort from ceramic braces as if you’d chosen metal braces.

Staining

There are even disadvantages of ceramic that would make metal braces seem preferable. Ceramic can become stained, and stains can be noticeable. If you’re avoiding metal braces because you’re concerned about your appearance, stains on ceramic can also ruin your smile. This makes ceramic no better than metal, even though ceramic is more expensive.

Cost and Treatment Period

For the best experience with teeth straightening, the logical choice is Invisalign. No one will notice your braces, and the cost is not much more than ceramic. You’ll also have a shorter treatment period. Treatment is usually completed much sooner with Invisalign. It’ll depend on your particular situation, but treatment can take as little as three months.

With all of these benefits to Invisalign, there’s no reason to settle for metal or ceramic braces. You’ll surely agree Invisalign is worth the small extra cost. You can have comfort and confidence during the course of your treatment, and beautiful results when treatment is completed. Invisalign won’t interfere with your daily life, and you’ll be more than satisfied with the final results. Perhaps you have additional questions to be sure Invisalign is right for you.

Perhaps you’ve already decided Invisalign is what you want. Whether you’re ready to start treatment or need more information, you can ring us and get all your questions answered about Invisalign. Dr. Yap and the entire dental team will look forward to meeting you soon!