We often get questions at Christian Manley Orthodontics about Invisalign Clear Aligners: Are they as good as braces? Do they take longer? Are they more expensive? The answers are yes, no and no. Yes, we can treat just about any case with Invisalign that we could treat with traditional braces. No, they don’t take longer (sometimes they’re even faster!). And no, they are not more expensive – we price our Invisalign treatment at the same cost as braces so that doesn’t have to be a factor in your decision making.
But why do we like Invisalign so much? Well there are the technical reasons – high tech, great flexibility, specificity in movement, etc. But what does your teen care about? Invisalign is clear, cool and comfortable.
Clear: Invisalign clear aligners make metal mouth a thing of the past. The aligners are worn for 22 hours per day and are barely discernible – no closed lipped selfies necessary.
Cool: While we wish it weren’t a factor, we know that kids and teens want what’s cool. Whether they want to decorate their aligners with Stickables (Invisalign’s trend for younger patients) or stick to the crystal clear look, they get to have fun with their smile journey when Invisalign is involved.
Comfortable: Invisalign clear aligners are 3D printed to our exact specifications. That means they are unique to your child’s mouth, preventing chafing from extraneous plastic or loose wires.
It’s for these reasons and more that we offer Invisalign as a treatment option for our patients (kids, teens and adults alike).
If you’d like to learn more or find out if Invisalign is the right fit for your child, contact us today!
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