ibraces Vs. Invisalign

In my experience, Adults do not want to be uncomfortable especially while wearing braces. Its hard enough for them to let alone acknowlege that they need braces in the first place. There is no doubt that both iBraces (lingual braces) and Invisalign have their limitations. No appliance system is perfect. With all things being equal, anything attached to the inside surface of your teeth is downright uncomfortable. In most cases, adults will choose speed and comfort over small advantages in... more

First, you need to answer the question whether your teeth can be moved with invisalign, or will braces only do the job, Invisible braces work well, if invisalign will not do the trick. I would consult with an orthodontist who does both procedures. If you can achieve the same results with invisalign, I would go with it. The aligners are removable and you can floss and clean your teeth and better hygiene prevents gum disease and decay. Also, there is less wear and damage to the enamel than... more

If you only have moderate crowding on your lowers then Invisalign is perfect for that and they are removeable so you can floss normally. The ibraces are bonded on and you cannot floss with them on thus leading to gum disease and bad breath. Also you could have enamel damage from the removal of the ibraces as opposed to no damage from the aligners. Your tongue will play with the lingual brackets and you could get a raw sore tongue from them. Tom Cruise and Woopi Goldberg tried them and ended... more

As an experienced user of both Invisalign and iBraces, I can tell you that iBraces work quite well on cases in which Invisalign aligners may struggle to acheive an ideal result. The main reason is that they are attached to the teeth and so can move a tooth efficiently in any direction. The second reason they work so well is that, like Inivisalign, they are custom made for each patient following a prescription specified by the treating doctor. IBraces are truly invisible when you smile,... more

Ibraces (i is for incognito) have metal brackets that are bonded to the inside (lingual/tongue) surface of the teeth. Because the brackets fit along the lingual surfaces of the teeth, they are designed to custom fit each patient. The lowers can be very uncomfortable because the brackets rub against the tongue causing soreness and on the upper teeth lingual brackets can interfere with how the teeth bite together, making it difficult to keep brackets bonded in place. You might need to... more

Depending on the experience of the clinician and the situation presented, one method may work better than the other. It would be best to have a consultation with the office that advertises iBraces and see what they suggest. Everything works, but some work quicker or more easily than others. You might find that iBraces would work very well for you.

Every situation is different. Certain movements are more predicatble than others when using Invisalign. The best way to answer this question is whether your teeth can be moved with Invisalgn or will require braces. iBraces, now known as Incognito, is a type of lingual brace. When used by an experienced othodontist, there should be no difference in outcome between lingual and traditional braces. With Incognito, expect a longer period of possible lisping, tongue irritation, and much... more