One of the first questions patients ask at Motor City Smiles is simple: Invisalign or braces? There’s no single right answer for everyone. The best choice depends on your case, your lifestyle and what feels right for you. Here’s how Dr. Friedman walks Royal Oak patients through the decision.
How Invisalign Works
Invisalign uses a custom-made series of clear aligners created specifically for your teeth. Each set is worn for about a week, and you’ll only take them out to eat, drink and brush. There are no metal brackets to attach and no wires to tighten, which means no poking wires and no broken brackets to worry about.
You’ll visit our office every ten weeks to make sure treatment is progressing as planned. Motor City Smiles is proud to be a Diamond Plus Invisalign Provider, one of the highest tiers of experience Invisalign recognizes, and Dr. Friedman has also earned Invisalign Faculty status, a distinction held by only a small group of orthodontists nationwide. He travels the country lecturing other doctors on how to design Invisalign treatment, and he helps beta test Invisalign’s newest features, which means our patients often have access to new treatment options before 99% of providers across the country. We also use the iTero Element digital scanner, so there are no more messy impressions. The scan gives us 7x better fit accuracy on your Invisalign trays and lets us show you a preview of your results within moments.
How Braces Work
Traditional braces remain one of the most versatile and effective ways to straighten teeth, and today’s braces look and feel nothing like the ones you might remember. Modern brackets and wires are smaller, more comfortable and better at moving teeth efficiently, whether the case calls for a straightforward fix or a more complex correction.
Dr. Friedman builds each braces treatment plan around your specific case, so your appointment schedule and timeline reflect what your smile actually needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Which One Is Right for You?
Invisalign tends to be a great fit if discretion matters to you, whether you’re a Royal Oak professional heading into meetings every day or a teen who’d rather not announce a new orthodontic journey to the whole school. Braces are often the better choice for more complex cases, giving Dr. Friedman precise, hands-on control over tooth movement from start to finish.
Let’s Find Your Fit
The only way to know for sure which option is right for you is a consultation with Dr. Friedman, and it won’t cost you anything to find out. We’ll talk through your goals, take a look at your smile with our digital scanner and walk you through financing options that work for your budget.
Call (248) 268-8886 to schedule your complimentary consultation at any of our three offices: 903 North Main Street in Royal Oak, 425 West Huron St. Suite 210 in Milford, or 407 E Fort St #502 in Detroit.
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