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Invisalign Vs Incognito Braces

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Invisalign braces help patients realign their teeth discreetly. They are an excellent alternative to metal braces, but Invisalign wins by a large margin. The real completion is from Incognito braces, which are much preferred these days. How do these two compare, and which should you chose?

Treatment Method
Incognito Lingual Braces
These braces are fitted behind the teeth, or on the tongue side of the teeth. People don’t usually notice braces on the other side of your teeth, which leaves you free to continue unhindered with a public life. Both teens and adults use the same type of braces, as long as they have all their permanent teeth in places.
Incognito Lingual Braces

Your teeth’s contours and dimensions are scanned and projected via 3D imaging, and your Incognito braces are customized to fit you.  You wear these braces 24 x 7, and you don’t need to take them off while eating, brushing or flossing. The treatment process takes a little less time due to this fact.

You’ll have to visit your doctor frequently for minute adjustments, which can be painful, since metal braces are used.

Invisalign Braces
Invisalign braces are made of a clear plastic material that’s literally unnoticeable. Invisalign offers an excellent alternative to traditional braces. They offer aesthetic freedom to both teens and adults, who don’t want to stand out and be ridiculed for wearing braces.
Invisalign Braces

A similar 3D imaging program is used to customize Invisalign braces for your teeth. However, these braces are fit to your teeth, with the clear plastic showing outside. The treatment process is similar to that of incognito braces. You need to take off these braces while flossing, brushing or eating. Doctor visits are required, but no pain is involved, since any adjustment is made only to the plastic braces and fit right back.

Comfort And Convenience
Incognito Lingual Braces
Incognito braces cause minimal discomfort and speech interference. You can wear them comfortably, and smile confidently, knowing that no part of your braces will be visible outside.

Invisalign Braces
There’s some discomfort and speech interference in the beginning, till you get used to the braces. However, after sometime you’ll adjust to the braces and feel normal.

Treatment Duration
Incognito Braces: Treatment duration is specific to cases but can take a little longer than regular braces.
Invisalign Braces: Treatment can take anywhere from a few weeks to 12 months, or more, depending on case complexity.

Cost
Incognito Braces: A set of braces for both your upper and lower teeth, fully customized, can cost you up to $10,000 or more, depending on case complexity.

Invisalign Braces: A full set of Invisalign braces can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $8,000. They can cost more, depending on case complexity. However, incognito braces do cost more, because they offer totally discreet treatment that’s desired by people whose appearance matters a lot to them.

Tooth Care
Incognito Braces: These braces don’t work well with sticky food, such as gum, treacle tarts and fudge. A great deal of oral hygiene and caution is required while using these braces, to ensure your teeth remain healthy.

Invisalign Braces: These clear plastic braces can be removed when you need to eat. If any food gets stuck in your teeth, just brush and floss them, and put on your braces again. Oral hygiene is 100% ensured even for kids with Invisalign treatment.

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