Clear Aligners vs. Braces – What's Right for You?
Our Vancouver orthodontists provide treatment using traditional and clear braces as well as clear aligners for children, teens and adults who want to straighten their teeth. But how do you know which option will work best for you?
The answer to this question depends on you, your orthodontic needs, your lifestyle, and even your personality.
Braces and clear aligners can be highly effective orthodontic treatment options. Both options have their own unique advantages, and neither is inherently better than the other.
During your consultation, your orthodontist will recommend the option that suits your unique needs. To help you make a well-informed choice, take a look below to discover what braces and clear aligners can offer you.
Flexible Payment Plans & Insurance Options
We believe that finances should not be a barrier to accessing oral health care. We offer flexible payment plans and direct billing to insurance to help you manage the cost of treatment with braces or aligners.
Benefits of Clear Aligners
Clear aligners move the teeth into their new positions by applying gentle, continuous pressure over time.
Treatment involves a series of custom-made clear aligners. Each aligner shifts the teeth a specific amount and is then replaced by the next one until the desired results are achieved.
Virtually Invisible
Clear aligners are made of a lightweight, transparent material, making them almost invisible when worn. This makes clear aligners a great choice for people who want a lower-profile look.
Clear aligner patients typically find that few of the people they encounter on a day-to-day basis even notice that they are undergoing orthodontic treatment. Clear aligners are definitely a barely-there orthodontic treatment option.
Convenient & Removable
Another benefit of clear aligners is the convenience of their removable aligners. These clear aligners can be easily removed for brushing and flossing, allowing you to perform oral hygiene as you would when not undergoing orthodontic treatment.
You can also take out the aligners while eating, so you won't have to worry about any food restrictions. Plus, you can remove them under special circumstances, like taking photos or playing sports.
Comfortable
Whether you opt for braces or clear aligners, you will likely feel some discomfort at different points in your orthodontic treatment as your teeth move into their new positions.
Clear aligners offer a smooth design that ensures you won’t experience irritation due to friction. This contributes to a comfortable treatment process with clear aligners.
Clear Aligners & Braces Treatment in Vancouver
At Braced in BC, we offer treatment with braces and clear aligners for children, adults and teens. Our orthodontist will recommend the type of orthodontic treatment that best suits your specific needs.
Benefits of Braces
Braces use metal brackets, elastic bands, and wires to apply gentle pressure and gradually shift and straighten teeth over time.
However, today's braces aren't the uncomfortable devices from previous decades. Modern braces are low profile and more comfortable than ever before.
Versatility
Braces can be used to resolve virtually any misalignment, no matter how complex. This is because of their ability to apply strong, consistent pressure to the teeth.
Braces are often the best mode of treatment for rotating teeth, lengthening them, or paralleling roots in extraction cases.
Efficiency
Braces can apply the amount of force needed for efficient tooth movements, meaning treatment with braces can be especially helpful for moderate to complex cases.
Ease of Compliance
Fixed dental braces can be a great choice for those who don't want to worry about staying compliant throughout treatment. They'll keep you honest and get you through treatment on time.