Braces |
Aligners |
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Aesthetic Appeal |
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| Traditional braces are less aesthetically pleasing due to the visible wires and brackets | Aligners are highly aesthetic as they are virtually invisible. |
Oral hygiene maintenance |
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| It takes greater effort and dexterity to maintain good oral hygiene during braces treatment. | It is easy to maintain oral hygiene during aligner treatment since they have to be removed while brushing. |
Dietary restrictions |
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| During braces treatment, there are certain food restrictions that need to be followed throughout the treatment. | During aligner treatment, there are no food restrictions since the aligners have to be removed while eating and drinking. |
Affordability |
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| Traditonal braces are more affordable than aligners. | Aligners are more expensive than traditional braces. |
Appointment intervals |
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| Appointment interval for patients undergoing braces is 4-6 weeks. They need to seen by their Orthodontist to tighten the wires and braces. | Appointment interval for patients undergoing aligner treatment is more spaced out and can be adjusted as per the patient’s schedule. The patient has to himself/herself move to the next aligner every 10-14 days. |
Patient Compliance |
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| Braces are fixed to the patient’s teeth and are continuosly exerting the forces needed to straighten the teeth. Patient’s compliance is not required to ensure treatment progress since the patient can not remove the braces on their own. | Aligners are removable and must be worn for 20-22 hrs a day to be effective in causing the desired tooth movement. This requires a high level of commitment and compliance from the patient. Failing to wear the aligners as prescribed can prolong the treatment time and adversely affect the treatment outcome. |
Emergency Visits |
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| Patients with traditional braces are more prone to emergency visits due to broken brackets or poking wires. | Patients with aligners are less likely to require emergency visits due to their comfortable and removable design. |
Locations
Andheri, Goregaon, Vile Parle, Powai
Call us
drvidhibracesspecialist@gmail.com