The choice between clear aligners and braces isn't always obvious. Clear aligners are removable so you take them out to eat and brush or floss your teeth while braces remain in your mouth for the entire treatment. You must wear clear aligners 22 hours a day to see results so they require dedication. Both achieve similar results although the time to get straight teeth varies and depends on each case.
Clear aligners have benefits beyond allowing you to smile without visible braces.
They also mean fewer visits to the orthodontist as you only need them for checkups rather than making adjustments.
It also means you won't have problems with food getting stuck in braces or elastic bands breaking.
You also won't need a special mouthguard to cover braces when playing contact sports as a regular one will do.
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