Is Invisalign any better than normal braces?

Is invisalign more expensive then normal wire braces and can they be made for teenagers?

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A: Is Invisalign better than normal braces?

Paul Ouellette, DDS

Not necessarily! Traditional braces usually yield a better bite relationship and braces are more often used to treat severe orthodontic problems. However, in my experience many cases were much easier to treat with Invisalign.  For example, a patient with a deep bite may not have lower braces applied... more

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Joe_P
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4 Mar 2009

Define better. If better means helping your appearance and making you less insecure, then yes. If better means making your teeth straighter, then no. Invisalign is more expensive than normal braces by about $500 in my area. I think teenagers are old enough to get Invisalign but it's safer to go with traditional. http://www.invisalignresults.com/

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