Traditional metal braces realign teeth by applying pressure. These are usually small brackets attached to the teeth, connected by a wire, which are periodically tightened by the dentist or orthodontist to gradually move the teeth and jaw. They can be metal or tooth-colored. Sometimes they are placed behind the teeth.
Aligners or Invisible Braces are a series of clear, removable aligners that fit over your teeth to provide virtually irritation-free treatment with minimal adjustment discomfort. Clear aligners are nearly invisible, minimally invasive, and resistant to clouding from wear. With clear aligners, there are no brackets to come off and no wires to break and pinch.
They are devices that we place on your teeth after having completed your braces or braces treatment to maintain the position that your teeth have adopted.
