A question that people frequently ask while considering clear aligners is, “Is it worth it?” They have every reason to question its effectiveness, especially since it’s so much more expensive than traditional braces. But of course, it has many benefits over traditional braces, the biggest of which is that the wires of braces won’t be on display.

Switching from wires to clear aligners

People often consider clear aligners, particularly if they already wear traditional braces. Let’s address a major question most people have — whether it’s possible to switch from traditional braces to clear aligners.

The answer is yes. But before you decide to make this switch, it’s always good to get a second opinion from your dentist. They will be able to create the best treatment plan for you in accordance with the progress of your treatment. Note that since clear aligners is a completely different treatment plan, the decision to switch will come at an added cost. Additionally, there’s a chance that since you started off with traditional braces, to get the most efficient results for your alignment, the best option might be to stick with your existing plan. But this depends on what your dentist has to say about it, so before you believe anything online, check with them.

Benefits of clear aligners

There are some obvious benefits of using clear aligners, some of which are as follows:

Invisible: This is the biggest advantage clear aligners has over traditional braces. It is one of the main reasons why people opt for it. People often become conscious of wearing traditional braces because of how visible the wires are. With clear aligners, no one but you and your dentist needs to know about the treatment.

Easy to use: You can remove clear aligners to eat and brush your teeth. You need to keep it on for 22 hours, as opposed to wire braces which need to be worn 24×7. This is another reason why patients choose it over wire braces.

Comfortable: Even though it may seem weird at first, clear aligners does not contribute to any discomfort. In fact, most people find them more comfortable than traditional braces, which can cause abrasions in the mouth and may lead you to limit your diet to liquids in the start.

Benefits of traditional braces

Relatively less expensive: Looking great while straightening your teeth comes at a price. clear aligners is relatively more expensive than traditional braces.

Some treatments are more effective with traditional braces: When there is severe overcrowding, chances are that your dentist will ask you to opt for traditional braces because they can do a better job of aligning your teeth.

No need to change your lifestyle drastically: With clear aligners you will need to adjust your intake of coffee, red wine, and nicotine. Since the adhesive used to bond your aligners with clear aligners are prone to becoming stained, you will need to