Braces and aligners have similar characteristics but still differ in structure, duration of wear, the way they look, and a number of other features.
In order to choose the best option with your orthodontist, you can read about the pros and cons of both devices in advance.

Appearance
Braces are quite noticeable, especially due to wire constructions that stretch from tooth to tooth. Some orthodontists may offer rubber bands in different colors to put extra strength on the device.
Aligners are almost invisible on the teeth as they are made of very thin and transparent material.
Comfort
Braces are a non-removable construction that call for intense everyday hygiene of the mouth cavity. Moreover, when wearing braces, dentists recommend that you stop eating hard or sticky foods.
Since aligners are removable, you don’t have to be so careful about what you eat. However, brushing your teeth after any meal is a must for those wearing aligners.
Painful sensations when wearing them
After installing braces, patients may experience slight discomfort for some time. Also, discomfort can occur after tightening the structure, which is done every 3-10 weeks.

When wearing braces, some people may also experience painful sensations caused by rubbing the tongue and cheeks with parts of the brace system.

Patients can experience slight discomfort when installing aligners and every time they replace them (on average, aligners are replaced with new ones every 2 weeks).
Durability of treatment
The average time of treatment with aligners is 9-18 months, and 18-24 months for braces.
What issues they solve
Aligners help to eliminate a mild to moderate crowding of teeth. In more complex cases, dentists usually recommend getting braces that can be used to solve problems of any complexity.

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