Braces vs aligners · we fit both

Braces or aligners? The honest comparison, from a clinic that fits both.

Manya Dental fits both braces and clear aligners, so the answer you get is the one your case needs, not the one on sale. Here is the difference in daily life, and who tends to choose which.

One consultation settles it

A 10-minute digital scan, your orthodontist's honest read of which suits your case, and the price in writing.

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Side by side

The differences that actually change your daily life.

Clear alignersFixed braces
VisibilityTransparent trays, rarely noticedMetal or ceramic brackets, visible
EatingOut for meals, eat anythingAvoid hard, sticky and crunchy food
Brushing and flossingOut for cleaning, as normalAround wires and brackets, slower
ComfortSmooth plastic, no wires to rubBrackets and wires can rub the cheeks
Discipline needed20+ hours a day, every day, or they do not workFixed on. Nothing to remember
Complex bite correctionsSuits mild to moderate cases; some complex movements need bracesThe stronger, faster tool for some movements
VisitsCheck-up every 6 to 8 weeksAdjustments every 4 to 6 weeks
CostDepends on tray count; quoted in writing after your scanDepends on the case; quoted in writing after your scan

Honest, because we fit both. Some cases need braces, and your orthodontist will say so.

Looking for Invisalign treatment? See our Invisalign page.

Rules of thumb

Who tends to choose which.

A man seating a transparent aligner tray onto his upper teeth with his fingertips

The difference in one gesture.

An aligner seats onto your teeth with your fingertips and comes out the same way: out for meals, in for the rest of the day. Braces are fixed on for the whole course. That one gesture is most of the daily difference, and it is why the discipline question matters.

Who decides with you

An orthodontist who fits both, with a name.

The recommendation comes from an MDS orthodontist who fits both braces and aligners, so it is a clinical read, not a sales one.

Names, qualifications and experience as published on manyadental.in.

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Patient reviews

Rated 4.9 on Google. Here is what patients wrote.

Real reviews as published on manyadental.in, with the reviewer's name and clinic. None were written for this page.

★★★★★

"Had a great experience with Manya Dental. I completed my cleaning and polishing treatment with Dr. Punyashree and she did a phenomenal job. Very professional, gentle throughout the procedure, and explained everything clearly. Highly recommended."

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★★★★★

"Dr. Veeresh, Dr. Vaishnavi and the supporting staff were really good and experienced. Treatment was done in time with no waiting. Pricing is also very reasonable. Highly recommend."

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★★★★★

"I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Richa. She is extremely professional, caring, and patient throughout the treatment. She explained every procedure clearly and made me feel very comfortable. The clinic was clean and well-organized. Highly recommended!"

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★★★★★

"Dr Saurabh Singh is a very soft, dedicated doctor, very expert in handling any case. He extracted my wisdom tooth with great skill and the patient didn't feel any pain at all. Everything went on so smoothly."

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★★★★★

"Got RCT done at Manya Dental Hongasandra by Dr Viresh with full perfection and extreme care, no pain at all during the entire procedure. Thank you Dr Viresh and his team. Highly recommend for any dental treatment."

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Where

Eight clinics across Bengaluru. Aligners at all of them.

Your scan, your check-ups every six to eight weeks, and every new tray, at whichever clinic is on your way. All eight are open seven days a week.

Paying for it

Transparent pricing, and four ways Manya makes it easier.

Your exact aligner price comes after your scan, in writing, for your specific plan. What decides the number →

Stop comparing in the abstract. Compare on your own scan.

A ten-minute scan, an honest recommendation, and the price in writing. The consultation is free, at any of eight clinics.

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