Orthodontic treatment is not planned only to make the teeth look straighter. Bite relationship, chewing harmony, cleanability, and oral habits are important parts of the evaluation too.
When choosing between braces and clear aligners, daily treatment discipline matters as much as case type. Some patients benefit from the control of fixed appliances, while others may fit better with aligners.
Measurements, photographs, and bite analysis are reviewed together when the treatment route is created. That makes it possible to balance esthetic expectations with functional goals.