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Which Between Invisalign and Braces Straightens Teeth Faster?
asked 2 years ago by amy1895 in dearborn
Latest answer by Susan Goode Estep, DMD
Question viewed 1,145 times
Tags: teeth, straighten
Which makes your teeth straighter faster, Invisalign or braces? I want to know how can my teeth can get straighter faster in a shorter period of time.
2 answers to Which Between Invisalign and Braces Straightens Teeth Faster?
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It really depends on the situation
While wires can be more predictable, they aren't always faster. Since all the teeth are connected, wires use leverage from the other teeth to get the job done. Sometimes this leverage affects the leveraged teeth, so THAT needs to be addressed too.
Invisalign can work on one tooth at a time (if the case allows). However, this can be slow. Also, if the teeth don't track as planned, a mid-course correction would be needed, so there would be a wait time while the new aligners were made. ...
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Treatment Time for Invisalign and Braces
The treatment time will vary from case to case. From my personal experience, it seems that Invisalign may work a little more quickly than traditional braces.
