Here at Verve Orthodontics in Sydney CBD and Mosman we understand that you are most likely comparing different orthodontic treatment options as well as different Orthodontists or Dentists. Depending on your reasons for seeking treatment there are a number of different factors to consider.
Below we have listed some of the more common considerations of patients and how the most popular orthodontic treatments stack up. Remember, this is general information and is not specific to your personal case so it is important that you visit us for a consultation and assessment.
Comparing Orthodontic Treatments
Depending on your reasons for orthodontic treatment you may be comparing a number of treatment options. The below topics give you some very brief comparison points.
Eating, Drinking and Food Limitations
Invisalign – Aligners are removable allowing you to eat all normal food and drink.
Metal Braces – Hard and sticky food cannot be eaten. There are limitations placed on meals that may damage brackets or wires.
Ceramic Braces – Being more brittle than metal braces care must be taken with food. You will be provided with a list of foods you can and cannot eat.
Lingual Braces – There are some limitations on the food you can consume. You will be provided a list of foods that can and cannot be consumed.
Aesthetic appeal of orthodontic appliance
Invisalign – The aligners are virtually invisible and with lingual attachments Verve Orthodontics can set you up with a more discrete treatment.
Metal Braces – The most commonly recognised treatment type. Brackets and wires are visible however this is often seen as a clean treatment.
Ceramic Braces – More aesthetic and discrete than traditional braces with tooth coloured fittings.
Lingual Braces – A very aesthetic treatment with no visible signs of treatment as brackets and wires are on the back of teeth.
Comfort
Invisalign – A very comfortable treatment with no brackets or wires cutting the gums, cheeks and lips.
Metal Braces – Brackets and wires have been modernised to cause less pain and hassle though they do take some time to get used to.
Ceramic Braces – Brackets and wires are slightly bulkier than metal braces.
Lingual Braces – It does take some time to get used to lingual braces as they are often touched by your tongue.
Suitable treatment aims
Invisalign – Suitable for cosmetic and easy to medium difficulty movements. Complex treatments require careful planning, high patient compliance, and sometimes adjunctive orthodontic appliances.
Metal Braces – Suitable for all levels of treatment including cosmetic, functional and bite re-alignment. Braces can be used in conjunction with other treatment devises for even more complex cases.
Ceramic Braces – Like metal braces these are suitable for all levels of treatment.
Lingual Braces – These are suitable for aesthetic treatment of more complex orthodontic cases. They are often used for more lengthy complex treatments than can be handled by Invisalign.
Hygiene Needs
Invisalign – Standard brushing and flossing is all that is required as the aligners are removable.
Metal Braces – Advanced brushing and flossing with your braces as having food and drink stuck can cause complications. We will teach you exactly how to do this.
Ceramic Braces – Advanced brushing and flossing with your braces as having food and drink stuck can cause complications. We will teach you exactly how to do this.
Lingual Braces – Advanced brushing and flossing with your braces as having food and drink stuck can cause complications. We will teach you exactly how to do this.
Compliance
Invisalign – Compliance can be an issue as they are removable. To achieve the planned results aligners must be worn a minimum of 22 hours per day.
Metal Braces – The braces cannot be removed however you do need to comply with orthodontist appointments and hygiene.
Ceramic Braces – The braces cannot be removed however you do need to comply with orthodontist appointments and hygiene.
Lingual Braces – The braces cannot be removed however you do need to comply with orthodontist appointments and hygiene.
There are a number of other elements that you may want to compare the treatment options on. Also there are personal factors that need to be considered, many of which can only be truly understood after talking to an orthodontist.
Invisalign Providers Sydney CBD & Mosman
If you are considering orthodontic treatment including Invisalign, Ceramic Braces, Metal Braces and Lingual Braces simply call us to arrange a consultation with our skilled, experienced and friendly team.
