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Invisalign® clear aligners vs. braces

Find the right way to straighten your smile

Ready for a teeth straightening treatment that’s more comfortable1 and faster than braces2? Discover if Invisalign clear aligners are right for you.

What makes Invisalign different

A better experience, every day

No wires, no pain, just comfort

Invisalign clear aligners are made without metal wires or brackets, offering a more comfortable experience than braces1 and helping reduce irritation.

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Change your smile, not what you eat

Enjoy your favourite foods as normal by simply removing your aligners to eat, unlike braces which often require avoiding certain foods during treatment.

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All they’ll see is your smile

Our clear aligners are designed to be less noticeable, so your treatment stays discreet in everyday moments, from conversations to photos.

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Hygiene made easy

Our removable aligners make brushing and flossing simple, helping you maintain your usual cleaning routine and offering better oral health during treatment compared to braces3.

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See your smile before you start

With advanced digital planning, you can preview your potential Invisalign smile, giving you clarity and confidence from the very beginning.

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Invisalign® treatment vs. braces: cost comparison

Similar price, different experience

In many cases, Invisalign treatment costs are similar to braces, while offering greater comfort, flexibility, and fewer disruptions to your everyday life.

How Invisalign treatment works

A clear path to your straighter smile

Step 1

Find your Invisalign doctor

Start by finding a trained Invisalign doctor using the online Doctor Locator, making it easy to take the first step in your treatment journey.

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Step 1

Find your Invisalign doctor

Start by finding a trained Invisalign doctor using the online Doctor Locator, making it easy to take the first step in your treatment journey.

Step 2

Get your personalised plan

During your consultation, your doctor can show you a realistic simulation of your future smile, giving you clearer expectations and more confidence[JW1] than traditional braces. You’ll also learn your treatment duration and cost.

Step 3

Wear and change aligners

You wear a series of clear aligners each day, changing them over time as your teeth gradually move into place, without the need for fixed brackets and wires.

Step 4

Track your progress

Your treatment follows a planned path with guidance from your doctor, and you can stay on track by monitoring your progress with the My Invisalign™ app.

Before and After Photos

Invisalign clear aligners can treat all kinds of smiles.

From simple to complex cases, Invisalign treatment is a smile transformation that is clear.4

Invisalign® doctor showing her patient his new clear aligners

Invisalign doctors near me

Take the first step on your new smile journey.

Find a doctor and schedule a consultation to learn why Invisalign clear aligners are the best choice for your smile.

  1. 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. 801-808Study sponsored by Align Technology and based on adult Class I, nonextraction, mild to moderate crowding cases with SmartTrack material.
  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;151:259-66Buschang, P et al. Comparative time efficiency of aligner therapy and conventional edgewise braces. Angle Orthodontist, Vol 84, No 3, 2014
  3. Based on lower Plaque Index (PI), Probing Depth (PD), and Bleeding on Probing (BOP) of the upper right first molar and upper left central incisors at initial, 1 month and 3 months on 77 patients (age 16-30, 32 Invisalign treatment, 35 fixed appliances, 10 control) in Class I mild crowding cases.Levrini L, et al. Periodontal health status in patients treated with the Invisalign® system and fixed orthodontic appliances: A 3-month clinical and microbiological evaluation. Eur J Dent 2015;9:404-10.
  4. Before and after images are of the patient shown, and smile images applied to the same photo for visual emphasis.