{"id":224,"date":"2016-07-15T11:50:02","date_gmt":"2016-07-15T10:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capitaldental.net\/blog\/?p=224"},"modified":"2026-09-15T21:33:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T20:33:08","slug":"braces-or-aligners-which-is-better-to-straighten-my-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitaldental.net\/blog\/braces-or-aligners-which-is-better-to-straighten-my-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Braces or aligners: which is better to straighten my teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"

For adults who want straighter teeth, modern braces and aligners are discreet and effective solutions. Capital Dental in Twickenham<\/a> offers a variety of both fixed and removable orthodontic appliances. When you come in for a teeth straightening consultation, your dentist will help you to choose the best system for your clinical situation and your lifestyle.<\/p>\n

\"straighten-teeth\"Metal braces are no longer the only option for people who want straighter teeth. At Capital Dental in Twickenham<\/strong> we offer orthodontic treatment to patients of all ages.<\/p>\n

At our Twickenham dental practice we believe that everyone deserves a smile to be proud of. But should you go for braces or aligners?<\/p>\n

Twickenham braces<\/a> and aligners<\/strong><\/p>\n

Benefits of braces:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. A very predictable solution, giving your dentist maximum control over each tooth\u2019s movement.<\/li>\n
  2. The variety of braces available at Capital Dental Twickenham mean they can be used for both rapid cosmetic and more intensive correction.<\/li>\n
  3. Modern braces are designed to blend in with your teeth.<\/li>\n
  4. Once your dentist fits them, you don\u2019t need to worry about remembering to take them out\/put them in \u2013 they stay in position for the duration of treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Things to remember about braces:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. You may need to adapt your dental hygiene techniques to clean around them.<\/li>\n
    2. Some foods, for example toffees, should be avoided when wearing a fixed brace.<\/li>\n
    3. Some systems take a few days to adapt to in terms of speaking or playing woodwind\/brass instruments.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Benefits of aligners:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Most people won\u2019t even notice you are wearing them.<\/li>\n
      2. Highly convenient \u2013 you can take them out for short periods to eat, drink, or clean.<\/li>\n
      3. No special dental hygiene techniques needed \u2013 just pop them out to brush your teeth as normal.<\/li>\n
      4. Some systems (such as the Inman Aligner) work in a very short time-frame.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Things to remember about aligners:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Not suitable for all types of orthodontic correction.<\/li>\n
        2. You need to remember to put them back in when you take them out, so that treatment progresses as planned.<\/li>\n
        3. With systems such as Invisalign or SmileTru, you need to remember to change your aligner as your teeth move, as advised by your clinician.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n