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What is the Differance Between Invialine and Regular Braces?

asked 1 year ago by leli0227 in Hollywood, FL
Latest answer by Brian Povolny, DDS, PhD
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what is the differance between invialine and regular braces? Which is more effective?

4 answers to What is the Differance Between Invialine and Regular Braces?

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Difference between Invisalign and braces

Both Invisalign and traditional braces are tools for moving teeth. The big difference is that a "brace" is a handle glued on to the tooth, while Invisalign is not firmly attached to the tooth. With wires and other add-ons like elastics, the orthodontist can use a brace like a handle to move the tooth in any way desired: up or down, in or out, forward or backward, rotate the tooth, or move the tooth roots, all with precision. Invisalign trays cover the teeth... more
Brian Povolny, DDS, PhD

Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

www.smilesatsouthcenter.com

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Invisalign, clear braces!

As you probably know, both are a type of orthodontists, their purpose is to move teeth. Since most of us are familiar with traditional braces, I encourage you to visit invisalign.com and see the difference.
Pamela Marzban, DDS

Fairfax Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign does not use wires

It used to be said that Invisalign did not use brackets and wires, but the frequent use of bonded buttons is very similar to brackets, so the real difference is the wires. In some Invisalign cases, elastics (or rubber bands) are needed, so they aren't always "invisible". Both are very effective methods to get straight teeth.
Lance Timmerman, DMD

Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
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Difference Between Invisalign and Regular Braces

Besides the obvious: "invisible orthodontics," comfort and cleansability. The more technical differences are that conventional braces are more efficient in perfoming certain movements like rotating teeth or moving teeth up or down. Conventional braces also align roots much better. "Conventional braces" or related appliances are also better at correcting a jaw to jaw relationship problem and expanding arches. Invisalign has its limitations, conventional braces and... more
Brad Lockhart, DDS

Tustin Cosmetic Dentist

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