Which works faster, Invisalign or traditional braces?

My upper front teeth (canine to canine) kind of stick out a little and I need it 'pushed back'. I have the option of Invisalign but I've heard stories in which people who've had Invisalign had to extend their treatment because ... well, Invisalign just works slow (is this true?). My dentist says that traditional braces and Invisalign can move the teeth at about the same rate but few other dentists have told me otherwise (who to believe?).





Generally speaking, which works faster?





I'm 20 years old and totally willing to have metal in my mouth if it'll work faster than the trays.

Which works faster, Invisalign or traditional braces?
Invisalign vs. traditional braces is a subject dentists tend to disagree on. I have worked with a few dentists who are pro invisalign but most tend to recommend staying with traditional braces. Most case presentations I have been in on if the patient chooses invisalign it takes 3-6 months longer. Plus it takes 4-6 weeks from the time you take your impressions to the time that the invisalign trays will be delivered to your dentist. That right there is additional time. Anytime teeth are being moved you will feel pressure and discomfort. You could look into ceramic brackets/braces. They give the advantages of traditional braces but are still less noticeable. Hope this helps!
Reply:I would personally go with invisolign, for one, it hurts less.
Reply:invisalign...having real braces suck, and besides, you have to go back and forth to the ortho when you have real ones.
Reply:Invisalign would look better and I think would be less painful.





I had braces for 3 years. It wasn't exactly flattering..and it hurt.





Personally, as much as Invisalign would look better, I just trust the old fashioned braces more. If you're teeth aren't that bad, and I'm guessing they're not since they need to be "pushed back," then you probably don't have to wear them too long? Hopefully. In that case, braces!
Reply:it depends on you... if your dentist says you can use invisalign go with it.. I personally would. I had braces when i was 18 and it was great but i really need them...

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