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

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Personalized plans with doctor-directed care

Personalized plans with doctor-directed care

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Less painful1 and more comfortable2

Less painful1 and more comfortable2

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Results in as little as 6 months4

Results in as little as 6 months4

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Fewer emergency visits5

Fewer emergency visits5

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Removable for eating, brushing, and flossing

Removable for eating, brushing, and flossing

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Better oral hygiene during treatment6

Better oral hygiene during treatment6

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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. The study was funded by Align Technology and was based on non-extraction, mild-to-moderate crowding in adults using SmartTrack material. David W. White, Katie C. Julien, Helder Jacob, Phillip M. Campbell, and Peter H. Buschang Study of Invisalign Discomfort and Traditional Bracket Treatment: A Prospective, Randomized Trial. The Angle Orthodontist, November 2017, Vol. 87, No. 6, pp. 801-808.​
  3. Gu et al.'s study evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of treatment with Invisalign® aligners compared with traditional fixed brackets using a standardized score. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop Feb. 2017;151:259-66. Buschang et al.'s study compared treatment time between clear aligners and traditional metal brackets. Angle Orthodontist Journal, Volume 84, Issue 3, 2014​
  4. Based on mild to moderate malocclusion (defined as crowding or spacing up to 6 mm, and maxillary incisor overjet or deep bite up to 6 mm, with an average of one week of wear per aligner), Invisalign® treatment time will vary depending on the product, daily wear time, and case complexity and should be determined by the clinician. Data archived at Align Technology, as of September 9, 2020. Additional information: Data based on a total of 1,236,123 primary orders accepted from January 2018 to June 2020 globally. Product types include Invisalign Express, Go, Lite, and Moderate.​
  5. According to Align Technology internal data, as of July 12, 2017: Based on Actionable Research’s global survey of Invisalign providers, respondents were asked the question: “In what percentage of cases do patients need an emergency appointment?” (Global respondents: N= 898).​
  6. When compared to patients treated with braces.​