Braces or Invisalign? Find Out Which Treatment is For You

Invisalign or braces? Are you wondering about which orthodontic treatment could help you get your dream smile?

We’ll look at some of the pros and cons of these two treatments. Today, Invisalign and braces are both better than ever before. So, you can transform your smile and achieve better health while staying within budget.

At Orthodontic Excellence, we offer complimentary first consultations and free virtual consults, so it’s easier than ever to get started. 

By choosing the best orthodontist, you can be sure to get the best experience and results with Invisalign or braces. Dr. Skountrianos and Dr. Virk offer the best custom treatments to the Puyallup and Bonney Lake, WA areas.

Pros of Invisalign 

The pros of Invisalign are why over nine million people worldwide have benefitted so far. As VIP: Diamond+ Providers, we’re among the best Invisalign providers in the world. 

Orthodontic Excellence is proudly a top Invisalign provider in Washington state. Due to our advanced experience, more people can be candidates for aligners.

So, if you’re interested in Invisalign, you’ve come to the right place.

What makes Invisalign so great? Actually, there are many great things, including:

• You can take out the aligners to eat what you want during treatment.
• Clean your teeth as you would normally.
• Aligners are nearly invisible, as the name implies, so most people won’t know you’re working on your smile.
• Aligners can treat a wide variety of smiles, from minor to advanced cases.
• Now, Invisalign can treat people of all ages with Invisalign First.
• Invisalign tends to cost around the same as braces.
• Precise fit means aligners are comfortable without wires or brackets.
• You may require fewer appointments than with braces.
• Best of all, Invisalign can transform smiles with spectacular results.

See more about Invisalign Teen here and Invisalign for adults here. Today, more adults are getting started, and it’s never too late.

Cons of Invisalign

With aligners, there are some cons to consider:

• You must wear aligners as much as possible, including at night.
• When you take out aligners, you have to keep track and take care not to lose them.
• Aligners need routine, gentle cleaning daily.
• One must avoid letting aligners touch hot water and staining liquids.
• Braces may work better in some cases. A qualified orthodontist will determine if you are a candidate.

Thus, there aren’t many cons to Invisalign. As long as you wear them except when eating or cleaning them, your treatment will stay on track. However, some people may do better with braces.

 

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Pros of Braces 

Today, braces are advanced and can be almost as discreet as aligners. For example, clear braces have brackets that match your teeth, so only the wire shows. 

Here are some other pros of braces:

• Braces can treat smiles that need advanced correction precisely.
• Since they don’t come out, you won’t have to worry you’ll lose them.
• Advanced braces are unsurpassed at creating amazing smiles for all ages with fewer appointments.
• Colorful options are available as well as clear, discreet options.
• Today’s braces are more comfortable and efficient.

Thus, braces remain one of the best orthodontic treatments. 

Cons of Braces

Compared to Invisalign, there are some notable cons, but treatment remains well worth it. Following treatment with Invisalign or braces, you get to reveal your new spectacular smile. Along with a beautiful smile, you will enjoy better oral health and more confidence. It’s why we absolutely love helping patients all over the Bonney Lake and Puyallup areas.

Here are a few cons of braces:

• While wearing braces, you must avoid certain foods. Note: there are also some foods to limit with Invisalign too.
• Braces require adjustments, though fewer than in the past.
• Occasionally, a wire may break, requiring an unexpected visit.
• It’s not as easy to clean around braces.

Overall, the benefits of Invisalign and braces far outweigh the cons. By straightening and aligning teeth and jaws, you can significantly improve your health. Plus, our patients are generally smiling more than ever. With more daily smiles, this can be life-changing!

Please, check out our Success Stories for a few examples of smiles we’ve proudly helped transform in the area. Perhaps, your beautiful smile will appear there one day?

 

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Find Out if You’re a Candidate for Invisalign or Braces from Home

So, do you prefer Invisalign or braces? Find out if you’re a candidate from home with a free Virtual Appointment from Orthodontic Excellence. To get started, click the orange button on the screen’s bottom that reads, “Start your Virtual Appointment NOW!”

First, you’ll submit some photos of your smile. Then, our expert orthodontists will review them and reply with a free smile assessment. It’s easy, and you can get the facts you need as you consider treatment.

Finally, schedule your first in-personal consultation when you’re ready.

Have any questions? Give us a call at (253) 845-6784 for Puyallup or (253) 336-0244 for our Bonney Lake office. We look forward to showing you why we’re the best choice for Invisalign or braces in the area!

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