Braces vs Invisalign: An Honest Comparison

Orthodontics has changed a lot in the last decade. Clear aligners like Invisalign now handle 80% of cases traditional braces used to. But that doesn't mean they're always the right choice. Here's an unbiased breakdown from Dr. Aditi Sharma, our head orthodontist.

Speed: Roughly the same for typical cases – 12 to 18 months.

Comfort: Invisalign wins for adults; traditional braces are fine for kids who lose things.

Cost: Invisalign is 1.5–2× the price of metal braces.

Discipline: Aligners must be worn 22 hours/day. If you can't commit, braces will out-perform.