If you suffer from a problem with your teeth alignment, then you should definitely consider braces as a treatment option. Whether you have crooked teeth, crowded teeth, gapped teeth or any other problem, braces could be the answer you’ve been looking for. But before you take the leap, there are many things to consider: What type of braces should I get? How long it takes? How much does it cost? All are great questions. So we attempt to put your mind at ease answering some of these questions. But most importantly this one: “Invisalign Vs braces cost: Is it worth it?”.

What is Invisalign?

One of the greatest technologies in modern dentistry. It is a system of braces without wearing braces. Say goodbye to the awful looking brackets, the uncomfortable wires and elastics of many colors. Invisalign has none of that. It is a system of plastic, transparent molds called aligners. You wear the aligners on the outer surface of the teeth, and they apply pressure to the teeth, moving them where we desire.

How is Invisalign different from traditional braces?

In every which way you can think of. The differences include:

1. Appearance:

   No more “metal mouth”. The aligners are practically invisible. Plus you can remove them whenever you need to, further adding to just how great they look.

2. Comfort:

   Braces are always cutting and scraping against the lips and cheeks. Invisalign aligners on the other hand are made of highly polished plastic. No injuries to be expected and maximum comfort.

3. Oral hygiene:

   This is where Invisalign shines. With braces, brushing is incredibly hard, and flossing is impossible. With Invisalign – since you can remove the aligners at will – you would be brushing and flossing your own teeth, with nothing to stop you from keeping your pearly whites healthy and cavity free.

4. Accuracy:

   We are not saying that braces aren’t accurate, but the accuracy of Invisalign is on another level. The whole thing is made with computers, making it incredibly accurate and quite fast as well.

Judgment time: Invisalign Vs Braces cost: Is it worth it?

Braces usually cost between $2000 and $6000 for really complex cases. Invisalign on the other hand is a bit more expensive. Simple cases start at $2500, and it can go up to $7000 if your case needs a lot of work. So in simpler terms, you are looking at about a $1000 difference.

The question is: Is it worth it? Does Invisalign really warrant that much more money?

Only you can answer that, but if you ask us, that $1000 will be more than well spent. You would get braces that are far better looking, very comfortable, faster acting, needing less maintenance and less frequent visits to your orthodontist, all while keeping your teeth clean and healthy, free from cavities, gum disease and a number of other problems that usually accompany traditional braces. If these don’t pay for themselves, we don’t know what does. The choice is yours, but you can’t go wrong with Invisalign.