What Are the Pros and Cons of Invisalign Braces?

Invisalign is a great orthodontic solution for people who want a straight smile without wearing braces. Pros are the general comfort and discreet appearance of the aligners, and the ability to take them out when eating and cleaning your teeth. The cons include the ability to take them out when eating and cleaning your teeth (!), meaning that they only work when they're in your mouth at least 22 hours/day. Also, there are some tooth movements that are less predictable... more

Invisalign is nearly undetectable, so people don't have to know that your are going through orthodontic treatment, and you can remove them for social events. You have to remove the trays for eating and before replacing them you have to brush and floss. I have found that most of my patients oral hygiene has improved and they have found that they have lost weight because they snack less. If you don't wear your aligners for the recommended hours per day you can affect the ability to finish... more

There are many pros and cons to Invisalign braces. Here are a few: Pros: Removable- easier to maintain oral hygiene, can eat what you want, take out for sports and playing insturments Virttually Invisible- more aesthetic than metal braces and clear braces Comfortable- no wires or brackets against the inside of your mouth 3-D simulation- video gives patient an idea of the treatment goal prior to starting treatment and may be a motivating factor Fewer Emergencies- no poking wires or broken... more

Generally speaking, yes, Invisalign is a good appliance. The stipulation is, however, the appliance works better if the treating doctor has a lot of interest in the working of the appliance and the familiarity to troubleshoot problems. This knowledge come from not only experience, but also an interest to read about and attend lectures regarding this fairly new appliance. The Invisalign system is constantly "improving", and it requires treating doctors to be diligent in their... more