Traditional orthodontics often relied on metal braces to straighten teeth. While effective, these braces come with a significant downside—they’re highly visible. Every time someone wearing them opens their mouth, the metal brackets and wires are on full display. In other words, someone looking to improve their smile might find that, for a time, their current smile’s imperfections are even more noticeable because of the braces. It creates a bit of a dilemma for anyone wanting a smoother, more confident smile.

Fortunately, new technologies have emerged: it is now possible for people who want their teeth’s position to be modified for cosmetic reasons to do so with an invisible treatment called Invisalign.