With today's advances in orthodontic techniques and materials, there are different types of braces available. Invisalign however has holds several advantages :

1. Invisalign is removable : the invisalign aligners may be removed for cleaning, brushing, flossing and eating
2. Invisialign is customized : the invisalign aligners are made specially and only for your specific teeth
3. Invisalign is effective : teeth are aligned by the invisalign aligners
4. Invisalign is comfortable : the invisalign aligners have smooth edges that do not irrate your cheeks or gums
5. Invisalign is clear : the invisaligners is transluent thus people do not notice that you are having your orthodontic treatment

• Uses a series of clear aligners to straighten teeth

• Uses brackets and archwires in placing pressing on teeth to straighten teeth

• A very thin layer of teeth is prepared before veneers are placed on

• Nearly invisible

• Usually noticeable

• Non-visible as looks like natural teeth

• Removable during treatment

• Fixed until treatment is completed

• Fixed and is permanently placed on teeth surface

• Does not involve metal components that can irritate gums and cheeks

• Metal archwires and brackets may irritate gums and cheeks

• No metal components as veneers are normally made of porcelain or composites

• Allows brushing and flossing as per normal during treatment as the Invisalign aligners are removable

• Special care in brushing and flossing required to ensure teeth are properly cleaned

• Teeth and veneers are brushed and floss are per normal with natural teeth