Aligners vs. braces

Aligners and braces are the two most popular options to straighten crooked teeth and fix an incorrect bite. More recently, clear aligners are winning the race and becoming more popular than ever, but why do patients choose them over braces?

Braces

  • 01

    More painful

  • 02

    Cause discomfort and are impossible to remove while eating, drinking & flossing

  • 03

    Difficult to calculate final treatment duration

Aligners

  • 01

    Invisible and so can be worn without others noticing

  • 02

    Start seeing results immediately

  • 03

    Predictable treatment results and duration

Ordoline Aligners

Braces

Ordoline is an advanced clear aligner treatment system. Generally speaking, aligners are more convenient teeth straightening option as they are almost invisible and do not interfere with patients' daily life. The only adjustment required is wearing the aligners for 22 hours per day.

Traditional braces are made of metal and attached to the outside of the teeth to pull them into the correct position. They are associated with enhanced pain and inconvenience in patients. Nevertheless, people with braces do not need to be disciplined in terms of wearing hours as they cannot be removed.

01

Almost invisible

(alleviating any feelings of embarrassment)

01

Traditional metal braces are bulky and visible

02

Pain-free experience

(only light tension on the first day )

02

Painful rub on the inside of cheeks and lips

(possible sores and wounds)

03

Teeth extraction is not required as frequently

03

Teeth extraction is common

04

Less doctor visits

(every 3-4 months)

04

Regular doctor visits

(almost every month)

05

Hardly any emergencies

05

Emergency visits are often needed

(to fix broken or detached brackets)

06

Convenient and can be removed when needed

06

Cannot be removed

07

No effect on oral hygiene

07

Difficult to brush teeth

(plaque may build up around braces)

08

More predictable treatment results and treatment duration

08

Treatment can be longer than expected

09

No food restrictions

(when aligners are removed)

09

Many food restrictions

Ordoline Aligners Braces

Ordoline is an advanced clear aligner treatment system. Generally speaking, aligners are more convenient teeth straightening option as they are almost invisible and do not interfere with patients' daily life. The only adjustment required is wearing the aligners for 22 hours per day.

01

Almost invisible

(alleviating any feelings of embarrassment)

02

Pain-free experience

(only light tension on the first day )

03

Teeth extraction is not required as frequently

04

Less doctor visits

(every 3-4 months)

05

Hardly any emergencies

06

Convenient and can be removed when needed

07

No effect on oral hygiene

08

More predictable treatment results and treatment duration

09

No food restrictions

(when aligners are removed)

Traditional braces are made of metal and attached to the outside of the teeth to pull them into the correct position. They are associated with enhanced pain and inconvenience in patients. Nevertheless, people with braces do not need to be disciplined in terms of wearing hours as they cannot be removed.

01

Traditional metal braces are bulky and visible

02

Painful rub on the inside of cheeks and lips

(possible sores and wounds)

03

Teeth extraction is common

04

Regular doctor visits

(almost every month)

05

Emergency visits are often needed

(to fix broken or detached brackets)

06

Cannot be removed

07

Difficult to brush teeth

(plaque may build up around braces)

08

Treatment can be longer than expected

09

Many food restrictions

Conclusion

Many adults feel self-conscious about wearing braces, deterring them from getting the treatment they need and enhancing their overall quality of life as a result. On the flip side, those who decide to undergo treatment with braces often experience discomfort, pain, and subsequent inconvenience.

Aligners offer a more discreet approach to treatment and ensure that your daily habits remain unchanged. Treatment with aligners is for patients who prefer an invisible and comfortable approach to teeth straightening and have the discipline to wear them for 22 hours per day.