Does Invisalign Treatment Take Longer than Braces?

If you are in need of orthodontic treatment to correct an alignment issue, you may be wondering if you should go with traditional metal braces or Invisalign. Each treatment option has its advantages and disadvantages, but the thing that patients are usually concerned about the most is the length of treatment. So does Invisalign treatment take longer than braces?

Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to that question. Each orthodontic treatment takes as long as it needs to in order to properly align your teeth. That being said, there are some general trends concerning each treatment. As far as how long Invisalign takes, it is usually about a year for treatment to reach its completion. And for braces, it is usually around two years. Regardless of the treatment option that is selected, if only minor teeth movement is required for the treatment, it will take a shorter amount of time. Likewise, if major teeth movement is required for the treatment, it will take a longer amount of time. Your orthodontist will let you know which treatment option works best for your particular case.

If you are interested in learning if you would make a good candidate for Invisalign, contact our Beverly Hills Invisalign doctor to set up a consultation.