Straighter smiles through orthodontics in Brisbane might be a more common pursuit than you realize. Orthodontics Australia reports that 62% of Australians surveyed are willing to take steps to fix their misaligned teeth. Additionally, these treatments aren't just for teenagers anymore. Of the three million individuals pursuing orthodontic treatments, one in four are adults.
So you can imagine that one of the most common questions we get at North Brisbane Dental Clinic is, 'Should I get braces or Invisalign®?' Because we offer both solutions, you can count on our answer not skewing in one direction or the other for our benefit.
And our answers may surprise you.
Choosing between Metal Braces and Clear Aligners Is a Conversation
Our dentists have extensive experience correcting malocclusions, which is another way to say crooked teeth. After so many years of treating a range of patient needs, the only way we can answer between braces and Invisalign is in person.
Put simply, conventional braces and clear aligners have earned their place as orthodontic treatment options, so you, as the patient, are the determining factor. That's why we need to become acquainted with both your teeth and smile goals, including issues like timeframes and the level of orthodontic challenges before we make any recommendations.
3 Rules of Thumb about Braces vs. Invisalign®
Though the superior smile straightening therapy starts with a discussion, our dentists may still provide general trends when considering conventional braces and clear aligners. In our experience, braces have these three general advantages:
- For a good number of patients, braces can work faster
- Braces can be more economical
- Braces have fewer compliance issues
We highlight the third advantage because traditional orthodontics are glued on and work without complete reliance on daily patient action. Invisalign, on the other hand, is removable. If you don't wear them, they don't work. So while removability may help during meals and with oral care, patient outcomes are jeopardized when they don't wear their aligners for 20-22 hours every day.
The primary preference for Invisalign aligners at our dental clinic is their exceptionally clear appearance. For many patients, discretion is their top priority. Clear aligners are hardly noticeable in person but become utterly invisible in pictures.
Brisbane Dentist Offering Braces and Invisalign in Brisbane
Among the best ways to choose between conventional braces and Invisalign is to contact our dental team and schedule an orthodontic consultation – these are complementary at North Brisbane Dental Clinic.
When you're ready to learn more, please view our video, and then we invite you to contact us and take the first step to attain an attractively aligned smile.