Is traditional steel wire braces better than invisible braces?

Traditional wire braces and invisible braces have their own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of which one is better depends on personal needs and preferences.

First of all, the advantages of steel wire brace include:

1, wide application range: it can be used for various degrees of tooth irregularity, such as crowded teeth, sparse teeth and twisted teeth. 2, the price is relatively low: generally cheaper than invisible braces.

3, the correction effect is good: through continuous correction, it can help the teeth gradually move to the correct position.

Secondly, the disadvantages of steel wire braces include:

1, not beautiful enough: steel wire braces may be ugly and affect the social image. 2. Long correction time: Generally, it is necessary to wear steel wire braces 1-2 years, which is longer than that in invisible braces.

3, not comfortable enough: wire braces may bring some discomfort to the mouth and need to adapt for a while.

Third, the advantages of invisible braces include:

1, high aesthetic: invisible braces is transparent, almost invisible, and will not affect the social image. 2, high comfort: invisible braces is relatively thin, less irritating to the oral cavity, and the comfort is higher than that of steel wire braces.

3. The correction time is short: generally, you need to wear invisible braces 1-2 years, which is shorter than steel wire braces.

Four, invisible braces's shortcomings include:

1, the scope of application is relatively narrow: for some complicated dental problems, such as tooth crowding and tooth torsion, invisible braces may not be able to achieve the ideal correction effect. 2, the price is higher: generally more expensive than steel wire braces.

3. It is necessary to strictly observe the wearing time: if the wearing time is not enough, the correction effect may be affected.

To sum up, the choice of traditional wire braces or invisible braces depends on personal needs and preferences. If you have higher requirements for aesthetics, better budget and shorter correction time, you can choose invisible braces; People who are sensitive to price and have complicated dental problems can choose traditional steel wire braces. No matter what kind of braces you choose, you need to undergo corrective treatment under the guidance of a doctor.