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Clear Aligner vs. Traditional Braces: Which Is Better?

Date:2020-10-08 20:41:29
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Writing this article is actually quite necessary, because the editor at Dr.Clear Aligner wore traditional braces for 3 years during middle school, and the suffering during that time is hard to put into words.

It wasn't until later, when the editor became a "knowledgeable" medical aesthetics editor, that I learned there are many orthodontic treatment methods, not just "braces." Today, we're comparing "Clear Aligner" and "Traditional Braces" to see which one is truly better and why.

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Comfort Level

Traditional Braces: ★★☆☆☆

Clear Aligner: ★★★★☆

Traditional Braces: Honestly, anyone who has worn traditional braces knows that giving them two stars is already being generous. Traditional braces use metal brackets and wires, which rub against the inner cheeks, causing mouth ulcers. It typically takes about 15 to 20 days for the sores to heal.

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But that's not the worst part. The worst part is that with traditional braces, you need a check-up roughly every 3 months, during which the braces are adjusted and re-tightened. After each adjustment, the inner cheeks get rubbed raw again by the metal. This cycle repeats for about 3 years of treatment. Just thinking about it makes me cringe! (With advanced technology now, some higher-end options can finish in 1 year.)

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↑ Traditional braces require adjustment and re-tightening every 3 months

Clear Aligner: Clear Aligner is more like a flexible retainer. It can be easily removed and reinserted at will, without irritating the inner cheeks. The comfort level easily earns 4 stars.

Treatment Effectiveness


Traditional Braces: ★★★★☆

Clear Aligner: ★★★★☆

Traditional Braces: In terms of effectiveness, traditional braces perform quite well. With check-ups every three months, how could they not be effective after all that suffering? However, the reason for only 4 stars is the high tendency for relapse after treatment.

When I had my braces removed, my teeth were perfectly straight. But as time went on and I stopped wearing my retainer, my front teeth have started to protrude slightly again.

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Clear Aligner: In terms of effectiveness, Clear Aligner treatment depends largely on "self-discipline." Because the aligners are removable, you might be tempted to take them off when uncomfortable. But orthodontic treatment is inherently uncomfortable, so you must force yourself to wear them consistently. If you can maintain the required wear time, the results can match those of traditional braces.

Treatment Duration


Traditional Braces: ★★☆☆☆

Clear Aligner: ★★★★☆

Traditional braces typically require 1 to 3 years of treatment, with the appliance worn day and night.

Clear Aligner treatment typically takes about 1 year. The aligners are removable, but it's recommended to wear them for at least 20 hours per day.

Aesthetics:


Traditional Braces: ☆☆☆☆☆

Clear Aligner: ★★★★☆

As someone who has worn traditional braces, I wouldn't give them a single star! I was called "metal mouth" throughout my school years. Traditional braces are just plain ugly!

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Based on the comparison across comfort, effectiveness, treatment duration, and aesthetics, Clear Aligner is indeed superior to traditional braces. If I had known about Clear Aligner during my school days, I might have avoided so much unnecessary suffering.

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