People love the look and feel of straight teeth, and these days, there are quite a lot of dental treatments to help accomplish that. Invisalign and braces are two very popular dental treatments that dentists use to straighten teeth.

As the two are FDA-approved treatments that produce spectacular results, it can be difficult to know which of the two is best for you.

The benefits of Invisalign include the following:

Since the aligners are clear and almost invisible, no one can see that you are undergoing dental treatment. Also, you will not have to worry about your smile in pictures.

Moving your teeth into the correct position with Invisalign can be painful and uncomfortable, just like with traditional braces. But there are fewer gum and mouth issues with Invisalign — no salt washes to cope with or bruises and cuts on the inside part of your cheeks.

For Invisalign® to work, you should wear them for 20 to 22 hours every day, but you can remove them during mealtimes.

Just like when drinking or eating, you will also take your Invisalign out to brush and floss your teeth, the same way you did before.

Your dental checkups will be kept to a minimum to follow up on progress rather than making adjustments.

Invisalign® has several cons that you may need to consider. They are only ideal for patients who do not have complex dental issues and only require minor corrections. They need the discipline to keep them on for 20 to 22 hours. Wearing and removing the aligners can be inconvenient, and they are clearly more expensive than braces.

Braces have been around for a much longer time, and they continue to be a go-to treatment option owing to their benefits.

By focusing directly on every tooth, braces are more effective than Invisalign, especially in complex issues.

While most braces are metallic and attached to the outer side of the teeth, you can opt for lingual braces (fitted behind the teeth). Also, you can choose ceramic braces for a more inconspicuous look.

You cannot remove traditional braces without your dentist’s help. This makes them a permanent option that requires less discipline to maintain them.

Braces do not get stained and are resistant to heat, so you are free to drink any beverage.

Metallic braces are not comfortable and usually cause cuts and irritations. It also takes time to get used to them. These braces are visible, and even ceramic and lingual braces are still more noticeable than Invisalign. They can discolor your teeth, and they require frequent visits to the dentists for adjustments.