Do Braces or Clear Plates Give Better Results?

A new one is added to orthodontic treatments every day. Effective and comfortable treatments are developed for the problem of crooked teeth. Thanks to these treatments, many people can easily get the teeth they dream of. Today, transparent aligners and braces are the most common treatment methods for orthodontic problems. The common goal of these two treatments is to restore the teeth in the mouth to their perfect alignment and to eliminate problems such as crowding and sparseness. In this way, people can achieve teeth with both functional and aesthetic appearance.

The question of which of these two methods will be more effective must be answered by a specialist dentist. After detailed examinations and examinations, the specialist is the person who will decide which treatment method will be more appropriate for the orthodontic disorder in the person, taking into account the patient’s demands and expectations.

In order to arrive at the right answer to the question “Clear aligners or braces?”, it may be useful to compare these two treatment methods in terms of the advantages they offer.

The most important advantage of clear aligner treatment, also known as Invisalign, is that it is less visible and can be easily removed and worn by the patient. In this respect, those who use transparent aligners do not experience aesthetic anxiety due to treatment. However, clear aligner treatment is mostly preferred in the presence of conditions such as small-sized dental crowding and minor bite problems. It gives better results in solving problems that require small tooth movements.

Braces treatment, which is relatively old and traditional in orthodontic treatments, gives successful results in the treatment of larger-sized bite problems and more serious tooth crowding. Therefore, braces can be used when larger tooth movements are needed. Although braces may seem to be aesthetically more disadvantageous than clear aligners, today, thanks to alternative methods such as transparent braces and colored brackets, braces treatments can be performed more comfortably and without aesthetic concerns.

In the end, you can decide which of these two methods is better for you in a mutual exchange of ideas with your specialist dentist and successfully implement your personalized treatment plan.