Aligners or Braces

What’s a better treatment, Aligner or Braces – is the debate of the decade! 

Would you believe us if we told you that aligners are better? If you don’t believe us, we have not one but eight reasons to convince you otherwise. 

1. Aligners look aesthetic

One of the biggest advantages of clear aligners over braces is that they look way more aesthetically pleasing than the latter. In addition to that, it also helps people conceal the fact that they are undergoing dental treatment, which can be embarrassing for some. Their transparency is one of the key factors of the popularity of aligners amongst the general masses. 

2. Aligners are comfortable to wear

We all know braces are just as uncomfortable to wear, as they look. Cuts, gum soreness, and inflammation are some of the few things a lot of people complain about braces. However, the technology used in making aligners allows them to be one of the most comfortable and easy-to-wear dental appliances. Except for the adapting phase in the first few weeks, aligners offer you a smooth ride throughout your smile makeover journey. 

3. Aligner treatments have no food restrictions

People who have braces also have a long list of what they can eat and what they cannot. It is frustrating. That is why the switch to aligners must be made. With practically no restrictions to eat or drink, aligners are a godsend. 

4. Aligners are easy to clean

Do not even get us started on how difficult it is to clean the teeth with all the wires and metal in the mouth. It is truly a nightmare. But it becomes a party for all the germs and bacteria because of the food particles that get stuck in your braces. With aligners, this nightmare is finally behind us. They are super easy to clean as they can be removed. You can clean your teeth and the aligners easily. All this without any fancy equipment too. 

5. With aligners, fewer clinic visits

Another advantage of aligners over braces is that you do not have to worry about scheduling regular appointments with your orthodontist. With braces, there is a lot of adjustment and maintenance that an orthodontist needs to make for you to have a smooth experience, hence you end up visiting the clinic almost every other week. But with aligners, once you get a pair of your aligners, you will only have to visit the clinic to get the next pair and not before that.

6. Aligners have cost-effective  maintenance

Since we talked about fewer clinic visits in the case of aligners, that also converts into the monetary value for the maintenance of both dental appliances. Braces end up costing you a lot on just the adjustments and the maintenance as you have to pay the doctor’s consultation charges on each visit.

7. Aligners cause less pain

People complain of a lot of pain in their gums and surrounding areas when they wear braces. The fact is metal is a harsh material. The wires and brackets are also not easy to adjust for the tongue or your teeth. This was a very important factor to keep in mind while designing clear aligners. They are made up of plastic which is a far better material. They are exactly molded to your teeth and have no sharp edges which makes them easier to wear, causing much lesser pain than braces.

8. Duration of the treatment

This might come as a shocker but in most cases, aligners treatment takes less time compared to braces. Depending on the severity of the case, treatment with aligners can take anywhere from 6-18 months, while treatment with braces can take up to 2-3 years. 

So, were we able to settle the debate for you, once and for all?

If you still have some doubts, try aligner treatment for yourself. Flash Orthodontics is an Indian brand that offers best-in-class aligners. Find your nearest Flash Orthodontist today.