Invisalign® aligners vs. braces

invis is less painful than braces.1

Ready for a teeth straightening treatment that’s more comfortable2 and faster3 than braces? Discover if Invisalign aligners are right for you.

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Invisalign aligners can treat all kinds of smiles.

From simple to complex cases, Invisalign treatment is a smile transformation that is clear

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3 reasons Invisalign aligners are the right option for your smile.

When it comes to cost for teeth-straightening, braces and clear aligners are comparable, but with Invisalign treatment you get:

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Doctor-directed treatment keeps your teeth shifting correctly.

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Doctor-directed treatment keeps your teeth shifting correctly.

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Cutting-edge technology helps visualize a roadmap for predictable results.

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Digitally-designed aligners are custom built with your comfort in mind.

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Invisalign aligners compared to braces.

Compared to traditional wires and brackets, the benefits of Invisalign treatment are clear.

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Invisalign clear aligners

Braces

Personalized plans with doctor-directed care

Personalized plans with doctor-directed care

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Covered by many insurances

Covered by many insurances

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Less painful and more comfortable

Less painful and more comfortable

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Results in as little as 6 months

Results in as little as 6 months

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Fewer visits to the doctor's office

Fewer visits to the doctor's office

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Fewer emergency visits

Fewer emergency visits

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Removable for eating, brushing, and flossing

Removable for eating, brushing, and flossing

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Better oral hygiene during treatment

Better oral hygiene during treatment

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Virtually invisible

Virtually invisible

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Progress can be tracked with the My Invisalign™ app

Progress can be tracked with the My Invisalign™ app

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  1. In a study by Miller et al, with adults measuring pain in the first week of treatment. Kevin Miller et al. “A comparison of treatment impacts between Invisalign aligner and fixed appliance therapy during the first week of treatment.” American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Volume 131, Issue 3, pp. 302. e1-302.e9, March 2007.
  2. Study sponsored by Align Technology and based on adult Class I, nonextraction, mild to moderate crowding cases with SmartTrack material. David W. White, Katie C. Julien, Helder Jacob, Phillip M. Campbell and Peter H. Buschang, Discomfort associated with Invisalign and traditional brackets: A randomized, prospective trial. The Angle Orthodontist Nov 2017, Vol. 87, No. 6 pp. 801-808
  3. Gu, J et al. Evaluation of Invisalign treatment effectiveness and efficiency compared with conventional fixed appliances using the Peer Assessment Rating index. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop February 2017;151:259-66Buschang, P et al. Comparative time efficiency of aligner therapy and conventional edgewise braces. Angle Orthodontist, Vol 84, No 3, 2014