Braces vs Aligners

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Aligners are trending everywhere. People gets confused on what to choose.

Here’s a simple breakdown:

:brick: Braces
:white_check_mark: Good for complex dental problems
:white_check_mark: Fixed – you won’t lose them
:cross_mark: Visible and can be uncomfortable
:cross_mark: Harder to clean and eat certain foods

:magic_wand: Aligners
:white_check_mark: Invisible and removable
:white_check_mark: More comfortable and easier to clean
:cross_mark: Not suitable for severe cases
:cross_mark: Needs discipline – wear 20+ hours a day!

:light_bulb: My Tip as a Dentist:
It depends on your teeth condition, lifestyle, and budget.
Always get a dental consult before deciding!

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Good tips for knowing what to use- braces or alingers.
I think alingers are more comfortable.

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Thats true. But to get best results you’ll have to wear it regularly as recommended by your dentist. And many dont follow that.

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Which is expensive though?

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Some braces are expensive compared to certain aligners. It depends on the clinic.

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informative!

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We’re living in the aligner era now, where smiles are shaped silently, without brackets or wires

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That’s a good tip. I will keep in mind if I go for dental alignment. Thank you

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I was thinking of getting braces and now I’m confused .

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It depends totally on the case and its complexity

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insightful

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Treatment duration and number of visits also varies with aligners(would be less with aligners).

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Braces are best for complex dental issues and stay in place, but they’re visible and can be uncomfortable. Aligners are invisible and easier to maintain, yet require discipline and aren’t ideal for severe cases, so a dental consult is essential before choosing.