Invisalign has a major cosmetic perk over braces, as the aligners worn during treatment are effectively invisible to the outside world. With braces, it is practically impossible to hide the fact that you have a mouth full of metal. Invisalign aligners are also removable, which is a huge advantage for your diet. Since you remove the aligners before eating and drinking, you are able to eat anything that you would normally eat. Braces require you to modify your diet, and you will have to avoid certain hard and sticky foods during your treatment. Since the Invisalign aligners are removable, it is easier to maintain good oral hygiene through normal brushing and flossing.
Nevertheless, braces allow the orthodontist more freedom in being able to move your teeth into the desired positions, which is a large advantage to those with more severe malocclusions. Invisalign works very well for crooked, gapped, protruding, and minor bite issues, but there are some complex issues that it does not have the range of motion to fix. For example, if you need to rotate your teeth or move them vertically, then braces may be your only effective treatment option. The same holds true if you have severe bite issues.
No matter what the case is, the choice between Invisalign and braces will not be made by you, but by your dental professional. If you are interested in learning whether or not you would make a good candidate for Invisalign, contact our Los Angeles Invisalign dentist to set up a consultation.