Aligners or braces: which is better, reviews, price (which is cheaper, more expensive)

Not every person can boast of a snow-white smile, an ideal structure of the dentition. Therefore, many people go to dental clinics to see a doctor.orthodontist for correction crooked teeth, or abnormal bite.

The advent of new polymer materials made it possible to create an alternative braces — aligners. Which of them better - this depends on the specific situation of the patient, the state of his teeth.

Features of the two correction methods

Braces

The technology for installing braces has not changed much since its application. Installation is carried out with the help of small locks, connected with a special arc, which provides pressure on the dental units, thereby returning them to the anatomically correct position. Locks are made from metal, sapphire or ceramics.

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Aligners

Aligners are removable mouthguards, which have a number of advantages over other orthopedic structures, can be used in childhood.

Polymeric materials are used for manufacturing, which explains their transparency. They are used in the form of removable mouth guards, and are manufactured in several versions. Their gradual replacement evens out the curvature of the teeth. To achieve the effect, the design is worn for 20-22 hours throughout the day.

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Comparison table: which is better

Criteria	Braces	Aligners
Effectiveness	These designs allow you to cope with an abnormal bite, even in severe form	With an abnormal open bite and with a large turn of the dentition, their use is impractical, since they cannot eliminate these defects
Wearing comfort	Despite the compactness of the system, they are difficult to get used to, and during the first weeks, the inner surface of the cheeks, lips and gums can be scratched or chafed. A particular inconvenience occurs when hygiene care, as food particles get into the area of ​​the locks, which contributes to an increase in the amount of soft plaque.	Models of this design do not cause discomfort, which prevents damage mucous epithelium of the oral cavity. Since these structures are removable, there are no restrictions on food.
Visual effect	Even modern designs (sapphire or ceramic) are visible when talking or smiling. Installation lingual system invisible to others, but accompanied by discomfort.	Due to the transparency of the materials, the product is invisible when talking and smiling.
The possibility of developing negative consequences	After installing the structure, lack of proper care can cause: caries; inflammation of the gums; pigmented stains after removal.	Do not deny negative action to the surface enamels.
Price	Installation of conventional metal structures will cost 45,000 rubles, which is cheaper.	A treatment course using aligners has an initial cost of 90,000 rubles, which is much more expensive than braces.

Summing up

Practitioners in the field of dentistry note that for each situation with an abnormal bite, it is necessary to provide an individual approach. In this case, the maximum therapeutic effect from braces or aligners will be noted.

Before setting up any orthopedic structure, the dentist explains to the patient which product will be to provide the maximum therapeutic effect, what are its advantages and how are its negative sides.

When the question arises about eliminating a pathological bite, you should not be guided by a visual solution to the problem. Despite the invisibility of aligners, their use is not always justified. Invisibility is their main advantage, and the fact that the mouthguards can be removed is not only a plus, but also a minus. If you do not wear the system for 20-22 hours, there will be no result!

It is also important to understand that after installing aligners, you need to visit your dentist often, more often than in the case of braces. Aligners are usually replaced every 2-3 weeks. The entire course of treatment consists of the use of 30-50 sets of mouth guards, which is partly why the final price does not please everyone.