Clear Aligners vs. Braces

CLEAR ALIGNERS

Clinical impacts: 

• Enhanced periodontal health
• No food restrictions 
• Esthetic clear advantage: no brackets/wires
• No obstructions to flossing or brushing
• Controlled single tooth movement

Practice impacts:

• Fewer emergency appointments
• Less time in dental chair
• Remote monitoring options
• Increased patient acceptance

BRACES

Clinical impacts:

• Oral hygiene compromised
• Must avoid certain foods
• Less esthetic: wires/brackets
• Flossing and brushing obstacles

Practice impacts:

• Emergency appointments
• More time with patient in the dental chair