Braces or Invisalign? (Which is BETTER)

Which is better - traditional braces or clear aligners?! This video will also discuss the different types of braces (metal, ceramic, lingual, Invisalign) and the pros and cons of each!

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▶ VIDEO EQUIPMENT:
Camera: Panasonic LUMIX GH5
Lights: LimeStudio 700w
Sound: Rode GO
Editing Software: Finalcut Pro X

▶VIDEO CONTENTS:
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Clear Aligners
01:50 - Braces
03:35 - Consultation Tips
04:51 - Finances
05:20 - Recap

***This video does not provide medical advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your dentist or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or seen on social media.***

✌ P E A C E ♥ L O V E ☺ T E E T H ☺

[amerikanskpaj]

I only have one month left with Invisalign. Getting them was one of the best things I have ever done. My teeth look great! The aligners have never hurt, they are barely visible, I can eat anything. It did help though to get them during the pandemic as I have spent a lot more time at home - having the possibility to brush and floss in my own bathroom after every meal.

[hopesands]

Started invisalign in March and it has pretty much completely fixed my TMJD. My jaw muscles have completely shrunken since then and its a huge difference. I'm glad I started it as soon as I was financially able to. Can't wait to be done!

[ohShnapss]

I just switched to aligners after 33 months of wearing braces. For me, aligners are more comfortable, nothing is poking the inside of my cheeks, and it's so much easier to clean my teeth. The only thing I don't like about it is it kinda hurts when I take them off.

[carsonbrindle]

I hated my braces as a teen. But I’m so great full my parents had me get them now that I’m older. I wear my retainers religiously now to keep my teeth straight!

[linds]

I chose Invisalign but my Ortho (and I believe Invisalign) says 20-22 hours a day. I am really compliant with it and I’m usually at 22 or 22+ hours. I had traditional metal braces when I was younger and I didn’t want to deal with having a mouth full of metal again. I honestly don’t mind dealing with brushing/flossing after I eat as it’s made me more mindful of my oral hygiene!

[sonasp]

Invisalign i had first with a general dentist and second time round was braces with an Orthodontist. The general dentist really didn't do my invisalign well and even missed pathology, i had so many problems after. Which is when i found an Orthodontist and my goodness the difference in their knowledge was shocking and my experience was so much better the second time round with braces. Wish i knew the difference between these two professions. Please find an Orthodontist, don't make my mistake.

[MoniqueD]

I just started braces 5 days ago. Loving them so far. Invisalign was significantly more pricey so I just went with the cheapest option :)

[DeanBKK]

I'm going to go with metal braces since I'm working from home mostly nowadays, and when I go out in public I'm wearing my mask due to Covid.

[daniel-riyx]

i prefer metal fixed braces bc i know i’d never be able to keep up with the aligners

[Keiuran]

I just started invisalign a couple days ago and one thing I was not prepared for was the amount of buttons they attached to my teeth and just how awkward it feels in my mouth to have the aligners on. Taking them off is way more of a struggle than I was expecting too! I'm hoping I adjust to them as I wear them but man I'm regretting my decision right now to have gone the Invisalign route over traditional braces which I have had in the past and didn't mind too much. I'm constantly finding myself wanting to play with the aligners using my tongue and the little voice in my head that says to take the aligners off for relief. Also hoping the glue/cement they used to attach the buttons smooths out because right now I can feel it on my teeth when I eat or brush my teeth and it doesn't feel pleasant at all.

That said, Invisalign offers a MUCH faster treatment time (1 year vs 2 years) for me as long as I wear them consistently so I'll get my suffering over with faster at least this way. And of course the major bonus of being able to properly brush and floss my teeth without struggle is huge bonus compared to regular braces and the main driving factor for going this route. Here's hoping it gets easier and feels less awkward over time.

Edit: After the first week I have adapted to them much better, but I find myself kind of grinding my teeth a bit with them on. Not really sure why, I think there's just some minor relief in the ever so slight shifting that happens to them I do that. The first couple days after switching to new trays is definitely not fun either but it's usually only two days of minor discomfort.

Also if you're someone that likes to snack, like me, I would recommend against these as well because it's difficult to keep these clean with a lot of foods. You basically have to brush, or at a minimum vigorously swish with water before putting them back on. I pretty much use a waterpik after any time I eat right now because you really don't want food getting stuck between your teeth and these trays. Bad recipe for cavities.

If you can get passed all the issues I mentioned then I think the pros outway the cons in the long term at the end of the day. Hope this information helps someone down the road!

[niyahp]

Coming from a person who had both I choose braces. Yes braces take longer but the aligners are so uncomfortable feel like a mouth guard is in your mouth all day, you have to keep taking them out every time you eat or drink..etc🙄

[antzgreen]

I had ceramic clear braces as a teen and they definitely had pros and cons, although sometimes I wish I had the metal ones. I think now that I am in my 20s though I wish I had waited altogether because my wisdom teeth came in so fast and crowded my teeth quite a bit and I am looking at aligning all over again. although at least I think I have the hygiene skills and responsiblility for clear aligners, as a teen I definitely would not have been compliant lol

[jeremymedina]

Am going with braces. It’s cheaper and high school is filled with responsibilities and stress so I don’t want stress out if I put my Invisalign

[tullyjune]

I wish I would’ve had Invisalign bc it’s hard to have all this medal in my mouth

[theawkwardcat]

I am glad to have gone with the metal braces, personally. I couldn’t afford the clear aligners (would have cost about 9k for my treatment instead of 7k) and I knew I probably wouldn’t be as compliant with them anyway. I like your point though—do what is realistic for your budget and set yourself up for success by knowing what you will realistically comply with. If you can afford the aligners and will be super compliant, great! Go for it! If not, it is okay to have the metal braces. Yes, people DO stare at them while you talk and someone almost always brings it up, usually from a stance of curiosity though (at least in my experience since I was 35 YO with braces). Just focus on your hygiene and you would be surprised how fast the time flies by (I blinked and 2.5 years flew by). Overall, I am very glad I did it. My dental check ups are a million times less painful since my teeth are no longer crooked and crowded. It is a lot easier to keep my teeth clean as well. The pretty smile I have now is just a sweet bonus.

[zachwesterhoff]

Anyone else get a sketchy at home aligners advertisement before this video?

[InitialDL]

I had metal braces when I was younger and it SUCKED. I'm looking into getting Invisalign with my dentist after my periodontist check up and get my crowns. I work from home remotely anyway, so having to brush my teeth after eating everytime doesn't bother me. If anything, they'll keep me from eating so damn much 😂

[karind.]

In my case my orthodontist highly recommended me traditional metal braces because of the position of my teeth 🦷, at first I wanted the invisible ones but after she told me that because I love too much green tea 😂 those would turn out yellow haha, so I’ll get them next month and I’ll play with colours and just have fun with them haha ❤❤❤

[marshal]

Thanks for the very informative video doc.

[PInoyHenyoRito]

Im a dentist convetional ortho is way way better and faster invi is so slow for me and it depends on your case for mild crowding only