| Completely Visible |
Completely Invisible |
| Fixed to the teeth |
Removable |
| Difficult to maintain |
Easy to maintain |
| Treatment on the hands of specialist |
Computerized with predictable results |
| No preview of complete treatment |
Preview either in the form of photo or video |
| More chance of gum swelling/discomfort |
Less chances of gum swelling or discomfort |
| Brackets, wires and rubber bands |
Just a transparent tray – no wires/ bands |
| Polishing must after braces removal – as cement used to fix brackets. |
No polishing required |
| Brush brackets and wires regularly while brushing teeth; water pick may be helpful. |
Brushing and rinsing trays in Luke warm water |
| About every month – checkups – for activation |
Change aligner trays every 2 weeks; visits 3 months once. |