Invisalign vs Braces - What's the Best Way to Straighten Teeth?

If you have crooked or misaligned teeth, you might be wondering what options you have to straighten your teeth. There are two main ways - metal braces and Invisalign. Watch this video of Dr Reuben discussing the pros and cons of each, to find out which option is best for you.

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[TampaAries]

I've had invisalign for 2 months, the only thing bad about them is constantly taking them out when you eat then you have to floss and brush each time, so if you eat 5 times a day, you'll be flossing and brushing 5 times a day but you'll get use to it.

[inky]

Just go with Invisalign. If possible. U will is the long run save money. From buying a water oil or other different flossers. Plus the toothbrush replacement cost if u use an electric toothbrush. And ortho visits. If u break a bracket, or a wire, etc u need to go back and some orthodontist charge.

Comfort is also a big thing. Invisalign is more comfy and convenient. Plus canker sores are a big issue with braces and actual tooth pain too.

[simaoleal]

Here we use braces and then they give us invisalign looking stuff to use at night to keep them from moving

[randomstranger]

Invisalign 4 ever! Day 1 hurts really bad but after 5 days the pain goes away. Most of the time you don't feel anything or your tooth may be a *little* sore for a day or two. Personally Invisalign moves my teeth faster than braces and is more comfortable than having wires in your mouth. It's also easier to brush my teeth since I can take them out and brush all of my teeth without worrying about having to brush around wires that block the teeth.

[hybridtrader]

I paid for Invisalign in full and I'm waiting for the aligners to be made. Can't wait!

[jeffersonho]

If anyone one is wondering what type of braces to get Just go to a orthodontist near u and get a consultant on which type to get They will look at ur teeth and recommend what’s best for you sometimes Invisalign will not work if your teeth are crooked af just sayin Sometimes wired braces will be more effective depending on how crooked your teeth are

[eduardoferdinandi]

If you can just get Invisalign there’s no reason not to apart from pricing it can even be a faster alignment than braces sometimes

[eltopito]

i like how he said “i’m pretty sure you have seen that in friends”

he knows😞 i don’t have the money for brackets

[sarahashley]

hi! I actualy had braces about a year ago for close to 3 years and i actualy just got invisiline today!! i can definitely say if you are a more lazier person then definitely get braces, either way having braces was so fun and i loved it now looking back at it even though i was in a rush to get them off i love them! but after i got them off my retainer had broke. so wearing your retainer after is so important so make sure you do that!! if you have any questions go ahead and ask. and i can definitely say price wise invisiline will be much more expensive depending on how crooked your teeth are. Since I had braces before my teeth aren’t that cricket and Invisalign was 3K…

[addisonroos]

I had to go with braces because of how bad my teeth were and because I needed rubber bands. If you have the money, then definitely go with braces, because they allow more opportunities to make your teeth as straight as possible. If you don’t have the money, Invisalign is the next best thing. Also, get a waterpik. Those things are life savers.

[TheJacquelinesnc]

I started my Invisalign treatment on Thursday, they are very comfortable, discomfort the first day. I recommend them, and they cost the same as traditional braces.

[firemangan]

I badly want invisilaign! My aunt and some friends told me about the hell of having braces and I would love to avoid that!

[impxrfxction]

I just got braces for the first time yesterday and it’s probably the worst physical pain I’ve had in my life. Get Invisalign if you can. It seems way better

[igameuseofficiel]

I would like to know which one is more effective and which works its whole life, like when I finish the treatment it still work and 2 years later its work still and so that I would not have to repeat the treatment. Thanks for this video and please can I know which one is better! 😊

[Iam]

i had braces for 4 years in high school so like between 18 to 14 years ago. my top row of teeth is still perfect to this day, i love my top row of teeth. My bottom row had a little metal bar stay on them but that bar eroded over time, over the course of several years, and i never knew to get it touched up or replaced, so my bottom row of teeth is crooked again. they arent terrible but honestly its such a contrast between my top and bottom row. i would get braces on just my bottom row as i was very happy with how straight my teeth were when i got my braces off, but im about to turn 33 years old and i really dont want a metal bar on my bottom row of teeth. so, i'm going to talk to my dentist tomorrow about any orthodontist recommendations and then pickup some invisalign as soon as possible. i just hope invisalign actually corrects my teeth as well as braces did.

[nensi]

This video is great! You explained it better than my dentist! Getting invisalign!

[itzmelynaction]

So do you think invisalign would fix my tooth on top of my gum, or would I have to get braces to make it slowly go down?

[breevaughn]

i have braces!! and so far the only thing that sucks butt is the pain after i get my wires tighten. but my teeth aren’t that bad. but i think braces are cool.

[megangounawan]

I notice the before and after photos you're showing, does it make the teeth whiter? And if it does, which one is it that makes it whiter?

[jeremnis]

The main reason why I will choose invisalign is so I can kiss without worry. Unlike metal braces...seems like its gonna be painful when kissing.