CHICAGO, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OppFi Inc. (NYSE: OPFI) (“OppFi” or the “Company”), a leading tech-enabled digital finance platform that works with banks to provide financial products and services for everyday Americans, will report financial results for its third quarter 2026 before the market opens on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Management will host a conference call on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss OppFi’s financial results and business outlook. The conference call webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at investors.oppfi.com.

The conference call can also be accessed with the following dial-in information:

Domestic: (833) 354-6854
International: (785) 838-9343
Conference ID: OPPFI

An archived version of the webcast will be available on OppFi’s website.

About OppFi
OppFi (NYSE: OPFI) is a leading tech-enabled digital finance platform that works with banks to provide financial products and services for everyday Americans. Through a transparent and responsible platform, which includes financial inclusion and excellent customer experience, the Company supports consumers who are turned away by mainstream options to build better financial health. OppLoans by OppFi maintains a 4.4/5.0 star rating on Trustpilot with more than 5,400 reviews, making the Company one of the top consumer-rated financial platforms online. OppFi also holds a 35% equity interest in Bitty Holdings, LLC (“Bitty”), a credit access company that offers revenue-based financing and other working capital solutions to small businesses. For more information, please visit oppfi.com.

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Record Net Interest Income Driven by Net Interest Margin (non-GAAP) Expansion and Loan and Deposit Annualized Growth of 8.5% and 8.9%, Respectively

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) reported earnings for the third quarter of 2026 with net income of $152.9 million, or $0.43 per diluted common share. Comparatively, third quarter 2025 net income totaled $149.5 million, or $0.41 per diluted common share, and second quarter 2026 net income totaled $148.7 million, or $0.42 per diluted common share.

On an operating basis, there were no significant items impacting earnings for the third and second quarters of 2026. By comparison, third quarter of 2025 net income on an operating basis (non-GAAP) was $147.7 million, excluding $(2.3) million (pre-tax) of significant items impacting earnings.

“F.N.B. Corporation delivered another strong quarter with $0.43 earnings per diluted common share, bringing year-to-date earnings to $1.23 per diluted common share, a 13% increase over the same period in 2025. For the third quarter of 2026, we generated record net interest income, expanded net interest margin and increased tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) 7% year over year, while continuing to return capital through share repurchase activity and an attractive dividend,” said F.N.B. Corporation Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vince Delie. “FNB continues to leverage technology investments to gain market share throughout our diverse geographic footprint with 8.5% annualized loan growth and 8.9% annualized deposit growth, both of which align with our long-term organic growth trajectory. Our consistent underwriting standards contributed to solid credit quality results for the quarter. By strategically investing in innovative technology to grow primary relationships and low-cost deposits, while also maintaining a focus on expanding high-value fee-based businesses to diversify revenue streams, we are building a stronger, more resilient franchise. The investments in these initiatives contributed to a strong third quarter performance and create sustainable value for the future.”

Third Quarter 2026 Highlights
(All comparisons refer to the third quarter of 2025, except as noted)

Average loans and leases totaled $36.1 billion, an increase of $1.3 billion, or 3.7%, with growth of $1.2 billion in average consumer loans and $115.4 million in average commercial loans and leases.On a linked-quarter basis, period-end total loans and leases increased $768.0 million, or 8.5% annualized, with growth in consumer loans and commercial loans and leases of $435.3 million and $332.7 million, respectively.Average deposits totaled $38.8 billion, an increase of $914.1 million, or 2.4%, reflecting growth in average interest-bearing demand deposits of $640.6 million, average money market deposits of $443.8 million, average non-interest-bearing demand deposits of $134.0 million, and average savings deposits of $30.6 million more than offsetting the decline in average time deposits of $334.8 million.On a linked-quarter basis, period-end total deposits increased $870.6 million, or 8.9% annualized, driven by growth in money market deposits of $710.9 million, interest-bearing demand deposits of $239.0 million and non-interest-bearing demand deposits of $77.5 million more than offsetting the decline in time deposits of $121.4 million.The loan-to-deposit ratio was 92.4% at September 30, 2026, compared to 92.5% at June 30, 2026, and 90.9% at September 30, 2025.Net interest income totaled $376.5 million, a linked-quarter increase of $10.8 million, or 3.0%, primarily due to growth in earning assets, higher yields on earning assets (non-GAAP) and the impact of one more day in the current quarter more than offsetting a slight increase in the cost of funds. Net interest margin (FTE) (non-GAAP) equaled 3.29%, an increase of 4 basis points from the second quarter 2026 level with stable interest-bearing deposit costs and higher yields on earning assets. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) increased the target federal funds rate by 25 basis points in September 2026.Pre-provision net revenue (non-GAAP) totaled $212.2 million, with the 1.3% increase from the prior quarter driven by record net interest income.Provision for credit losses was $19.6 million, a decrease of $1.7 million from the prior quarter, with net charge-offs of $11.0 million, or 0.12% annualized of total average loans, compared to $17.0 million, or 0.19% annualized, in the prior quarter. The ratio of non-performing loans and other real estate owned (OREO) to total loans and leases and OREO increased 2 basis points from the prior quarter to 0.33%, and total delinquency increased 4 basis points from the prior quarter to 0.75%. The allowance for credit losses (ACL) to total loans and leases ratio remained stable at 1.25%. Overall asset quality metrics remain at satisfactory levels.The Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) regulatory capital ratio ended the quarter at 11.3% (estimated), compared to 11.1% at September 30, 2025, and 11.4% at June 30, 2026. The tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (non-GAAP) equaled 8.7%, compared to 8.7% at September 30, 2025, and 8.9% at June 30, 2026.Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) of $12.28 increased $0.80, or 7.0%, compared to September 30, 2025, and $0.04, or 0.3%, compared to June 30, 2026. Accumulated other comprehensive income/loss (AOCI) reduced the tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) by $0.53 as of September 30, 2026, primarily due to the impact of higher interest rates on the fair value of available-for-sale (AFS) securities, compared to a reduction of $0.22 as of September 30, 2025, and $0.29 as of June 30, 2026.During the third quarter of 2026, the Company repurchased $51 million, or 2.7 million shares, of common stock at a weighted average share price of $18.69. Year-to-date, the Company repurchased $133 million, or 7.4 million shares, of common stock at a weighted average share price of $17.90, representing 2.1% of shares outstanding at the beginning of the year.

Third Quarter 2026 Results – Comparison to Prior-Year Quarter
(All comparisons refer to the third quarter of 2025, except as noted.)

Net interest income totaled $376.5 million, an increase of $17.3 million, or 4.8%, reflecting growth in average earning assets and lower interest-bearing deposit costs, partially offset by lower yields on earning assets. The net interest margin (FTE) (non-GAAP) increased 4 basis points to 3.29%. The yield on earning assets (non-GAAP) decreased 18 basis points to 5.18%, driven by a 23 basis point decline in yields on loans to 5.56%. Total cost of funds decreased 22 basis points to 2.01%, with a 47 basis point decrease in total borrowing costs to 4.17%, and a 29 basis point decrease in interest-bearing deposit costs to 2.37%.

Average loans and leases totaled $36.1 billion, an increase of $1.3 billion, or 3.7%, including growth of $1.2 billion in consumer loans and $115.4 million in commercial loans and leases. Average commercial and industrial loans increased $856.0 million, or 11.3%, more than offsetting the decline in average commercial real estate loans of $735.7 million, or 5.8%. Solid commercial and industrial loan growth benefited from strong equipment finance production and growth in the Charlotte, Pittsburgh and other Pennsylvania markets. Average consumer loans included an $877.8 million, or 10.0%, increase in residential mortgage loans largely due to the long-standing strategy of serving the purchase market, partially offset by the sale of approximately $200 million of performing residential mortgage loans in February 2026. Average consumer lines of credit increased $187.8 million, or 12.9%, and indirect auto loans increased $135.3 million, or 17.4%, both reflecting solid organic growth in the respective portfolios.

Average deposits totaled $38.8 billion, an increase of $914.1 million, or 2.4%, with growth in average interest-bearing demand deposits of $640.6 million, average money market deposits of $443.8 million, average non-interest-bearing demand deposits of $134.0 million, and average savings deposits of $30.6 million more than offsetting the decline in average time deposits of $334.8 million. The mix of non-interest-bearing demand deposits to total deposits was stable at 26% at both September 30, 2026, and September 30, 2025. The loan-to-deposit ratio was 92.4% at September 30, 2026, compared to 90.9% at September 30, 2025.

Non-interest income totaled $92.6 million, a decrease of $5.6 million, or 5.7%. Service charges increased $1.3 million, or 5.7%, primarily from increased treasury management fee revenue and higher consumer transaction volumes. Wealth management revenues increased $0.8 million, or 3.7%, as trust services income and securities commissions and fees increased 4.3% and 2.9%, respectively, through continued strong contributions across the geographic footprint. Mortgage banking operations income decreased $3.6 million, or 39.4%, driven by tighter gain-on-sale margins and net fair value adjustments given the volatility of interest rates during the quarter. Capital markets income of $6.4 million reflected solid contributions from our numerous businesses while decreasing $1.5 million, or 18.4%, primarily due to the record debt capital markets and international banking income in the year-ago quarter. Other non-interest income decreased $5.5 million, or 59.5%, primarily due to a $5.4 million recovery in the year-ago quarter on an asset that was previously written off as part of a 2017 acquisition.

Non-interest expense totaled $256.9 million, increasing $13.4 million, or 5.5%. When adjusting for ($2.3) million1 of significant items in the third quarter of 2025, operating non-interest expense (non-GAAP) increased $11.1 million, or 4.5%. Net occupancy and equipment increased $6.2 million, or 13.9%, primarily due to technology-related investments and higher occupancy costs. Outside services increased $4.0 million, or 15.3%, driven by higher third-party legal and consulting costs.

The ratio of non-performing loans and OREO to total loans and OREO decreased 4 basis points to 0.33%, and total delinquency increased 10 basis points to 0.75%. Overall asset quality metrics remain at satisfactory levels.

The provision for credit losses was $19.6 million, compared to $24.0 million. The third quarter of 2026 reflected net charge-offs of $11.0 million, or 0.12% annualized of total average loans, compared to $19.7 million, or 0.22% annualized of total average loans. The ACL was $455.5 million, an increase of $18.2 million, with the ratio of the ACL to total loans and leases remaining stable at 1.25%.

The effective tax rate was 20.6%, compared to 21.3% in the third quarter of 2025.

The CET1 regulatory capital ratio was 11.3% (estimated) at September 30, 2026, and 11.1% at September 30, 2025. Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) was $12.28 at September 30, 2026, an increase of $0.80, or 7.0%, from $11.48 at September 30, 2025. AOCI reduced tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) by $0.53 as of September 30, 2026, primarily due to the impact of higher interest rates on the fair value of AFS securities, compared to a reduction of $0.22 at September 30, 2025.

Third Quarter 2026 Results – Comparison to Prior Quarter
(All comparisons refer to the second quarter of 2026, except as noted.)

Net interest income totaled $376.5 million, an increase of $10.8 million, or 3.0%, primarily due to growth in earning assets, higher yields on earning assets (non-GAAP) and the impact of one more day in the current quarter more than offsetting the slightly higher cost of funds. Net interest margin (FTE) (non-GAAP) was 3.29%, an increase of 4 basis points. The total yield on earning assets (non-GAAP) increased 5 basis points to 5.18%, and the total cost of funds increased 2 basis points to 2.01%. The cost of interest-bearing deposits was stable with only a 1 basis point increase to 2.37%. The FOMC increased the target federal funds rate by 25 basis points in September 2026.

Average loans and leases totaled $36.1 billion, an increase of $613.4 million, or 6.9% annualized, as average consumer loans increased $550.7 million and average commercial loans and leases increased $62.7 million. For consumer lending, average residential mortgages increased $403.9 million driven by seasonal growth in mortgage originations. Average indirect auto loans increased $88.6 million and average consumer lines of credit increased $52.0 million, both reflecting solid organic growth. Average commercial loans and leases growth reflected an increase of $237.4 million in average commercial and industrial loans, partially offset by a decline of $175.2 million in average commercial real estate loans due to continued expected payoff activity. Commercial and industrial loan growth was primarily driven by lower risk-rated, high-quality lending in the Cleveland and Pennsylvania markets.

Average deposits totaled $38.8 billion, an increase of $146.1 million, due to organic growth in new and existing customer relationships. The growth was primarily driven by average money market deposits of $133.2 million, average non-interest-bearing demand deposits of $97.0 million, and average interest-bearing demand deposits of $57.0 million, partially offset by a decline in average time deposits of $151.6 million caused by shifts in customer preferences from higher interest rate expectations. Period-end total deposits increased $870.6 million, or 8.9% annualized. The mix of non-interest-bearing demand deposits to total deposits was stable at 26% for both September 30, 2026, and June 30, 2026. The loan-to-deposit ratio was 92.4% at September 30, 2026, compared to 92.5% at June 30, 2026.

Non-interest income totaled $92.6 million, a decrease of $4.4 million, or 4.5%, from the prior quarter. Service charges increased $0.8 million, or 3.2%, and interchange and card transaction fees increased $0.2 million, or 1.4%, both driven by strong treasury management activity and seasonally higher consumer transactions. Capital markets income of $6.4 million reflected solid contributions from our numerous businesses, while decreasing $1.6 million, or 19.9%, primarily due to strong debt capital markets income in the prior quarter. Other non-interest income decreased $3.3 million, or 46.8%, primarily due to higher residual gains on equipment leases in the prior quarter.

Non-interest expense totaled $256.9 million, an increase of $3.7 million, or 1.5%, compared to the prior quarter. Salaries and employee benefits expense declined $2.8 million, or 2.0%, primarily due to lower variable compensation in the current quarter. Outside services increased $1.8 million, or 6.3%, primarily due to higher third-party legal costs. Net occupancy and equipment increased $1.3 million, or 2.7%, primarily due to technology-related investments. The increase in linked-quarter other non-interest expense of $2.6 million, or 11.2%, reflected higher costs largely related to fraud losses. The efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) totaled 53.7%, stable to the prior quarter.

The ratio of non-performing loans and OREO to total loans and OREO increased 2 basis points to 0.33%, and delinquency increased 4 basis points to 0.75%. Overall asset quality metrics remain at satisfactory levels.

The provision for credit losses was $19.6 million, compared to $21.4 million. The third quarter of 2026 reflected net charge-offs of $11.0 million, or 0.12% annualized of total average loans, compared to $17.0 million, or 0.19% annualized. The ACL was $455.5 million, an increase of $8.1 million, with the ratio of the ACL to total loans and leases remaining stable at 1.25%.

The effective tax rate was 20.6%, compared to 20.9%.

The CET1 regulatory capital ratio was 11.3% (estimated), stable to 11.4% at June 30, 2026. Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) was $12.28 at September 30, 2026, an increase of $0.04 per share. AOCI reduced the current quarter-end tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) by $0.53 as of September 30, 2026, primarily due to the impact of higher interest rates on the fair value of AFS securities, compared to $0.29 at June 30, 2026.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Performance Indicators
To supplement our Consolidated Financial Statements presented in accordance with GAAP, we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as operating net income available to common shareholders, operating earnings per diluted common share, return on average tangible common equity, return on average tangible assets, tangible book value per common share, the ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets, pre-provision net revenue (reported), operating pre-provision net revenue, efficiency ratio, and net interest margin (FTE) to provide information useful to investors in understanding our operating performance and trends, and to facilitate comparisons with the performance of our peers. Management uses these measures internally to assess and better understand our underlying business performance and trends related to core business activities. The non-GAAP financial measures and key performance indicators we use may differ from the non-GAAP financial measures and key performance indicators other financial institutions use to assess their performance and trends.

These non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as supplemental in nature, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included later in this release under the heading “Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Performance Indicators to GAAP.”

Management believes certain items (e.g., FDIC special assessment) are not organic to running our operations and facilities. These items are considered significant items impacting earnings as they are deemed to be outside of ordinary banking activities. These costs are specific to each individual transaction and may vary significantly based on the size and complexity of the transaction.

To facilitate peer comparisons of net interest margin and efficiency ratio, we use net interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis in calculating net interest margin by increasing the interest income earned on tax-exempt assets (loans and investments) to make it fully equivalent to interest income earned on taxable investments (this adjustment is not permitted under GAAP). Taxable-equivalent amounts for 2026 and 2025 were calculated using a federal statutory income tax rate of 21%.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward‑looking statements are those that do not relate to historical facts and that are based on current assumptions, beliefs, estimates, expectations and projections, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. Forward-looking statements may relate to various matters, including our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance, business or industry, and usually can be identified by the use of forward-looking words, such as “anticipates,” “assumes,” “believes,” “can,” “continues,” “could,” “enables,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “goal,” “intends,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “plans,” “positioned,” “potential,” “projects,” “remains,” “should,” “target,” “trend,” “will,” “would,” or similar words or expressions or variations thereof, and the negative thereof, but these terms are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as they are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those described below. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind these risks and uncertainties, as well as any cautionary statements we may make.

There are various important factors that could cause future results to differ materially from historical performance and any forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences, include, but are not limited to:

the credit risk associated with the substantial amount of commercial loans and leases in our loan portfolio;the volatility of the mortgage banking business and real estate values, which can be influenced by economic conditions or trends, interest rates, and local market trends;changes in market interest rates, U.S. federal government shutdowns and the unpredictability of monetary, tax and other policies of government agencies, including tariffs or the imposition and enforceability of tariffs, trade wars, barriers or restrictions, threats of such actions or related uncertainties;the impact of changes in interest rates on the value of our investment securities portfolios;the impact that shifts in local and regional commercial real estate market conditions, interest rate fluctuations, geographic commercial office space availability and tenant demand and independent appraisal revisions and other factors beyond our control may have on our branch and headquarters properties and other real estate we own;changes in our ability to obtain liquidity as and when needed to fund our obligations as they come due, including as a result of adverse changes to our credit ratings;the risk associated with uninsured deposit account balances;regulatory limits on our ability to receive dividends from our subsidiaries and pay dividends to our shareholders;our ability to recruit and retain qualified banking professionals;the financial soundness of other financial institutions and the impact of volatility in the banking sector on us;changes and instability in economic conditions and financial markets, in the regions in which we operate or otherwise, including a contraction of economic activity, economic downturn or uncertainty and international conflict, including in the Middle East, disruption of supply chain and energy supply markets and capital markets, changes to inflation expectations and other related uncertainties;our ability to continue to invest in technological improvements and artificial intelligence solutions as they become appropriate or necessary;any interruption in or breach in security of our information systems, or other cybersecurity risks;risks associated with reliance on third-party vendors and related to our use of artificial intelligence in connection with business and operations;our capability to effectively deploy multi-layered defense strategies to mitigate risks associated with evolving artificial intelligence sourced fraud schemes;risks associated with the use of models, estimations and assumptions in our business;the effects of adverse weather events and public health emergencies;the risks associated with acquiring other banks and financial services businesses, including integration into our existing operations;the extensive federal and state regulations, supervision and examination governing almost every aspect of our operations, and potential expenses associated with complying with such regulations;our ability to comply with the consent orders entered into by First National Bank of Pennsylvania with the Department of Justice and the North Carolina State Department of Justice, and related costs and potential reputational harm;changes in federal, state or local tax rules and regulations or interpretations, or accounting policies, standards and interpretations;the effects of climate change and related legislative and regulatory initiatives; andany reputation, credit, interest rate, market, operational, litigation, legal, liquidity, regulatory and compliance risk resulting from developments related to any of the risks discussed above.

FNB cautions that the risks identified here are not exhaustive of the types of risks that may adversely impact FNB and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied as a result of these risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and other uncertainties described under Item 1A. Risk Factors and the Risk Management sections of our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K (including the MD&A section), our subsequent 2026 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q (including the risk factors and risk management discussions) and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available on our corporate website at https://www.fnb-online.com/about-us/investor-information/reports-and-filings or the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. We have included our web address as an inactive textual reference only. Information on our website is not part of our SEC filings.

You should treat forward-looking statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information then actually known to FNB. FNB does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation to update, or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of events or circumstances after the date of such statements except as required by law.

Conference Call
F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) announced the financial results for the third quarter of 2026 after the market close on Monday, October 19, 2026. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vincent J. Delie, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, Vincent J. Calabrese, Jr., and Chief Credit Officer, Gary L. Guerrieri, plan to host a conference call to discuss the Company’s financial results on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET.

A live listen-only webcast of the conference call will be available under the Investor Relations section of the Corporation’s website at www.fnbcorporation.com. Participants can access the link under the “About Us” tab and clicking on “Investor Relations” then “Investor Conference Calls.” The live webcast will open approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of the call.

To participate in the Q&A portion of the call, dial 844-802-2440 (for domestic callers) or 412-317-5133 (for international callers). Pre-registration can be accessed at https://dpregister.com/sreg/10212076/104ea4927f4. Callers who pre-register will be provided a conference passcode and unique PIN to bypass the live operator and gain immediate access to the call.

Presentation slides and the earnings release will also be available under the Investor Relations section of the Corporation’s website at www.fnbcorporation.com. 

Following the call, a replay of the conference call will be available via the webcast link under the Investor Relations section of the Corporation’s website at www.fnbcorporation.com. 

About F.N.B. Corporation
F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a diversified financial services company operating in seven states and the District of Columbia. FNB’s market coverage spans several major metropolitan areas including: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) in North Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina. The Company has total assets of $52 billion and more than 355 banking offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.

FNB provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking and wealth management solutions through its subsidiary network which is led by its largest affiliate, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, founded in 1864. Commercial banking solutions include corporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, government banking, business credit, capital markets and lease financing. The consumer banking segment provides a full line of consumer banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online banking services. FNB’s wealth management and advisory services include asset management, private banking and insurance.

The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FNB” and is included in Standard & Poor’s MidCap 400 Index with the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) Regional Banks Sub-Industry Index. Customers, shareholders and investors can learn more about this regional financial institution by visiting the F.N.B. Corporation website at www.fnbcorporation.com. 

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The article explains how treatment needs, daily habits, appearance, and patient responsibilities can influence the choice between orthodontic options.

EASTON, Md., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What should you consider when choosing between braces and Invisalign?

HelloNation has published an article featuring insights from Expert Orthodontists Dr. Erik Higginbottom and Dr. Kyle Higginbottom of Higginbottom Orthodontics in Easton, MD. The article explains how patients can compare treatment methods based on orthodontic needs, personal preferences, and daily responsibilities.

The HelloNation article explains that braces use brackets and wires to guide teeth into new positions over time. Because braces remain attached throughout treatment, patients do not need to remember to replace them after meals or brushing. They do, however, require adjustments to eating and cleaning routines.

Invisalign works differently by using removable trays that gradually move teeth according to a treatment plan set up by the orthodontist. These clear aligners are changed as directed while progress is monitored during regular appointments. Patients must wear them consistently for the recommended amount of time to keep treatment progressing. Compliance is KEY.

The orthodontic problem is an important consideration when comparing these approaches. Different bite concerns and tooth positions can require different types of movement. An orthodontic evaluation allows an orthodontist to assess those needs and determine which options can produce the necessary movements.

Treatment goals also influence the decision. Some patients may need relatively straightforward teeth straightening, while others have more complex bite or positioning concerns. The article notes that braces can offer advantages for certain movements, while clear aligners can be appropriate for many other cases.

Daily habits are particularly important with Invisalign because the trays are removable. Patients need to keep track of the trays during meals and replace them afterward. Following the recommended wear schedule can play an important role in treatment progress.

Oral hygiene requires attention with either approach. Patients with fixed appliances must carefully clean around brackets and wires where food and plaque may collect. Removable trays allow patients to brush and floss normally, but the trays themselves also require cleaning. Maintaining good oral hygiene remains important throughout treatment.

Eating habits differ as well. Patients with fixed appliances may need to avoid hard, sticky, or chewy foods that could damage brackets or wires. Clear aligners are removed during meals, allowing patients to eat their usual foods before cleaning their teeth and replacing the trays.

The article also discusses comfort and appearance. Both methods apply controlled pressure to encourage tooth movement, so temporary soreness can occur. Removable trays are designed to be less noticeable, while some patients may prefer a fixed treatment that does not depend on remembering to wear an appliance.

Treatment time cannot be determined by the method alone. The length of orthodontic treatment depends on case complexity, required tooth movement, individual response, and patient cooperation. Regular appointments allow an orthodontist to monitor progress and determine whether adjustments are necessary.

Cost may also influence the decision, but the article recommends considering fees alongside treatment needs. Pricing can vary based on complexity, treatment length, and the method selected. Patients should understand what is included when comparing costs.

An orthodontic evaluation provides a foundation for making that comparison. Tooth position, bite alignment, treatment goals, and expected movement can all be reviewed before a suitable approach is selected. The article concludes that both methods can provide effective orthodontic treatment when chosen for appropriate cases.

Braces vs. Invisalign: What Should You Consider When Choosing? features insights from Dr. Erik Higginbottom and Dr. Kyle Higginbottom, Expert Orthodontists of Easton, MD, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation
HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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