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[quote=Anonymous]I think you should get a second opinion from an orthodontist who does both -- it doesn't sound right that your ortho only does Invisalign and not regular braces. From what my ortho told me, he recommends one, the other, or either based on the individual kid.

In my 13 year old son's case, we went with Invisalign. Costs were identical from my ortho.

Pros: hygiene is easier because the trays can be removed for brushing and flossing. My son uses a Sonicare toothbrush and the individual flossing picks. It's also easier for him to play trumpet. Visually they are not as obtrusive as regular braces.

Cons: they can get lost. Although my son has probably lost only one set of aligners in over a year, the most commonly heard phrase in my house has become "Has anyone seen my Invisalign case?" My son has developed an annoying habit of clicking them around in his mouth (i.e. sucking them down with his tongue like you can a retainer).

I would still make the same choice over again, but I did have the choice. [/quote]

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