Product Comparison Chart

Take a look at the chart below to see how Invisalign compares to other treatment options. Considering that the average treatment time for an Invisalign patient is generaly about a year, the choice is clear—Invisalign.

	Invisalign®	Metal Braces	Veneers
How Does It Work?	Invisalign® uses a series of clear removable aligners to straighten your teeth without metal wires or brackets.	Metal braces use wires and brackets to pressure your teeth into straighter alignment.	Laminates that are bonded to teeth to cover up imperfections.
Invisible	Yes	No	n/a
Removable	Yes	No	n/a
Comfortable	Yes	No	n/a
No metal or brackets to irritate your mouth	Yes	No	n/a
Does not require grinding to remove tooth enamel	Yes	Yes	No
Does not require costly replacement	Yes	n/a	No
Able to brush and floss normally during treatment	Yes	No	n/a