Braces used to be a rite of passage for many teenagers, and also an essential solution to a variety of oral issues for adults as well. But, in recent years, Invisalign, a less obvious orthodontic treatment involving clear, removable aligners, has gained popularity. Advertised as more comfortable and quicker than traditional braces, the treatment has helped people who avoided braces for cosmetic and other reasons.
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