INVISALIGN® ALIGNERS VS. BRACES

invis is less painful than braces.

Ready for a teeth straightening treatment that’s more comfortable1 and faster2 than braces? Discover if Invisalign aligners are right for you.

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Invisalign aligners can treat all kinds of smiles.

From simple to complex cases, Invisalign treatment is a smile transformation that is clear

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3 reasons Invisalign aligners are the right option for your smile.

When it comes to cost for teeth-straightening, braces and clear aligners are comparable, but with Invisalign treatment you get:

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Doctor-directed treatment keeps your teeth shifting correctly.

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Doctor-directed treatment keeps your teeth shifting correctly.

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Cutting-edge technology helps visualize a roadmap for predictable results.

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Digitally-designed aligners are custom built with your comfort in mind.

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Invisalign aligners compared to braces.

Compared to traditional wires and brackets, the benefits of Invisalign treatment are clear.

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Invisalign clear aligners

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Personalized plans with doctor-directed care

Personalized plans with doctor-directed care

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Less painful 4 and more comfortable 1

Less painful 4 and more comfortable 1

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Results in as little as 6 months 5

Results in as little as 6 months 5

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Fewer visits to the doctor's office 6

Fewer visits to the doctor's office 6

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Fewer emergency visits 7

Fewer emergency visits 7

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Removable for eating, brushing, and flossing

Removable for eating, brushing, and flossing

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Better oral hygiene during treatment

Better oral hygiene during treatment

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Virtually invisible

Virtually invisible

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Progress can be tracked with the My Invisalign™ app

Progress can be tracked with the My Invisalign™ app

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Invisalign® products (including Invisalign® aligners, Vivera® retainers and the Invisalign® Palatal Expander System) are custom‑made orthodontic devices prescribed and supplied by dental professionals. THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THESE PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY FROM AN INVISALIGN®‑TRAINED DENTIST OR ORTHODONTIST. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE.

  1. Study sponsored by Align Technology and based on adult Class I, nonextraction, mild to moderate crowding cases with SmartTrack material. David W. White, Katie C. Julien, Helder Jacob, Phillip M. Campbell and Peter H. Buschang, Discomfort associated with Invisalign and traditional brackets: A randomized, prospective trial. The Angle Orthodontist Nov 2017, Vol. 87, No. 6 pp. 801-808
  2. Gu, J et al. Evaluation of Invisalign treatment effectiveness and efficiency compared with conventional fixed appliances using the Peer Assessment Rating index. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop February 2017;151:259-66; and Buschang, P et al. Comparative time efficiency of aligner therapy and conventional edgewise braces. Angle Orthodontist, Vol 84, No 3, 2014
  3. The before-and-after photos presented herein are for illustrative purposes only. They do not constitute, and shall not be construed as, a representation or warranty of treatment outcomes. Individual results may vary. Treatment is a doctor-directed procedure and is not available for direct purchase by patients. Align Technology is the manufacturer and supplier of Invisalign® clear aligners and Vivera™ retainers which are made according to your Invisalign trained provider’s prescription. Invisalign trained providers are independent registered doctors who are not employed by Invisalign and who provide independent medical advice and services. Any reference to a doctor or practice is not an endorsement or recommendation byAlign. You need to independently determine if a particular dental practitioner is right for you.
  4. In a study by Miller et al, with adults measuring pain in the first week of treatment. Kevin Miller et al. “A comparison of treatment impacts between Invisalign aligner and fixed appliance therapy during the first week of treatment.” American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Volume 131, Issue 3, pp. 302. e1-302.e9, March 2007.
  5. Based on mild to moderate malocclusion (defined as crowding and spacing up to 6mm, and overjet and overbite up to 6mm and assuming one week wear), treatment times vary depending on invisalign product type, wear time, case complexity and must be determined by your doctor. Data on file at Align Technology, as of September 9, 2020​
  6. Data on File at Align Technology, as of July 12 2017: Based on a global claims survey by Actionable Research of Invisalign providers, respondents were asked the following question: In what percent of cases do patients require an emergency visit? (Global respondents N= 898)​
  7. Buschang et al; Comparative time efficiency of aligner therapy and conventional edgewise braces. Angle Orthod 1 May 2014; 84 (3): 391–396. ​
    Borda et al; Outcome assessment of orthodontic clear aligner vs fixed appliance treatment in a teenage population with mild malocclusions. Angle Orthod 1 July 2020; 90 (4): 485–490. ​