Category: Straighten Teeth at Home

Smartphones and the associated apps have changed the way that many people operate,  alongside how many services operate too.

But when Invisalign was first created, it was only a matter of time until this invisible aligner made its way into the world of apps and was incorporated into the at-home dental treatments that are offered by many dental surgeries.

And of course, this is due to its simplicity and lifestyle-friendly nature.

At Clear Braces Direct, we are happy to be able to offer suitable patients the luxury of getting straight teeth at home London. This service involves the use of the downloadable Invisalign app, the taking of selfies and of course, an initial visit to our dental team. Overall it is more lifestyle friendly.

But you may have read online that getting straight teeth at home London is fraught with complications and doesn’t work as well as a traditional brace or aligner that is used in a dental surgery. Here, our team explores common myths surrounding at-home aligners to help you see the truth about this ever-growing popular treatment.

nvisalign at home doesn’t work

In short, Invisalign does work when it comes to getting straight teeth at home London.

The ease of use with the aligner makes it ideal for patients to use in the comfort of their own home, with simple devices and minimal intervention from a dentist or orthodontist. It doesn’t require tightening, cleaning or adjusting and so, the instructions on how to use it effectively can simply be transferred to the patient using a smartphone app.

And the results speak for themselves! So yes, Invisalign does work when used correctly at home.

It takes longer without trips to the dentist

The average treatment time for Invisalign, either used at home or in surgery, is between 3 to 6  months for most patients and this does not alter, irrespective of the environment, if the aligner is used correctly.

Your time wearing the aligner may be slightly longer, but this will always be due to the severity of the condition being treated, and if you have concerns that your treatment is taking longer than predicted, please contact our team.

You cannot correct any problems in the use of an at-home aligner!

Of course, you can do something if you suspect an issue with your aligner at home!

Simply call our team directly or via the app to ask for advice from a member of our team. The app also has an FAQ section that may be able to help you when you are using your aligner

If you lose a retainer, it can be expensive to order a new one

It is not expensive to order a new aligner if you have lost one or damaged one, and at Clear Braces Direct, we can offer you additional protection against the loss or damage of aligners for a reasonable price per month.

The treatment is more expensive than it would be in a surgery

No, it is not, and one of the reasons why orthodontic care in adult years is so expensive for many is because it often requires numerous trips to an orthodontist or dentist.

As this need is removed with Invisalign at home, the cost may be lower than you think.

Thanks to the use of apps on smartphones and 3D printers, it is now possible for you to get the straighter smile you want in the comfort of your own home.

While this was common in the years leading up to 2020, the global pandemic has somewhat pushed the use of at-home aligners into overdrive with more people seeking this treatment, as it minimises contact with other people and adheres to social guidelines set down by the government.

And although our team at Clear Braces Direct was offering this service before 2020, we have noticed an upsurge in demand for our services.

At Clear Braces Direct, we are proud to be able to offer our patients straight teeth at home London with the use of Invisalign aligners, an app and selfies. Our expertise revolves around invisible aligners and we can advise you on each step of the treatment and your suitability without any obligation from you.

But you may have some questions about how you will get straight teeth at home London and about the Invisalign process overall. Here, our team offers you answers to some of the most common questions that we are asked in our surgery.

Do I need to take a mould of my teeth?

In a word no.

To get straight teeth at home London, you do not need to take a mould of your teeth and one will not be sent to you when you come to Clear Braces Direct for this treatment.

We will instead invite you to one of our surgeries and our team will use an intraoral scanner to take a scan of your teeth to begin treatment. This procedure is non-invasive and only takes a few seconds and the images that we obtain will be uploaded to our computer for future reference.

Will the aligners be sent to my door?

In most cases, we will aim to send the aligners to your door, unless we have some concerns that there may be an issue with suitability. In this instance, we may need to call you into the surgery so we can assess how well the aligners fit.

But generally speaking, once we have had your teeth scanned, there may be a waiting period of up to 4 weeks for the aligners to arrive at your door. This may vary depending on government guidelines and restrictions that may be in place at the dental laboratory.

What do I do if I need help?

Invisalign treatment comes along with an app for your smartphone, so if you need help you can contact our team via the app or you can simply call us at the surgery.

The app also features an FAQ section which, hopefully, will have all the information you need about the aligner. But if you are not sure, just give us a call and we will do our best to help you!

Will I need to visit the surgery?

Unless we determine that you need to visit us through the use of the app and the weekly selfies that you send to us, your only trip to the surgery will be required at the beginning of your treatment. And potentially once again at the end to have you fitted for a retainer.

There has been a lot of hype in recent years surrounding the use of clear aligners in the treatment of teenage and adult orthodontic issues.

But due in part to the ongoing complications surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, more dental companies and clinics are eager to offer patients treatment with invisible aligners in their own homes where possible.

 And this is where our company has made a true name for itself.

At Clear Braces Direct, we can offer straight teeth at home London using the world-famous aligner Invisalign. We will aim to keep as much of your treatment behind closed doors as possible, allowing you to get on with your life and of course, maintain government guidelines relating to COVID-19.

But how exactly does using Invisalign in the comfort of your home work? Are straight teeth at home London less likely due to a lack of appointments with a dentist or orthodontist?  Read on to find out!

First consultation

If you want to get straight teeth at home London, the first step will involve a visit to our surgery.

During this visit, our team will use one of our high-tech intraoral scanners to take an image of your teeth. We will also assess suitability at this appointment, as Invisalign is better suited to people who have mild to moderate cases of dental misalignment.

If all goes well, we will send the images taken with an intraoral scanner to a dental laboratory and your aligners will be printed.

Aligners arrive

Our team will aim to have your set of aligners sent directly to your door. And then the treatment begins!

Typically, there will be around 14 aligners in a set and they will need to be worn in the order given to ensure that your teeth move correctly. It is common for the aligners to feel tight when they are first placed in your mouth. This is because they are retaining the pressure needed to move your teeth designed into their shape.

If you are finding it hard to place your aligners correctly, then please contact our team and we will aim to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Daily wear

In your daily life with your new aligners, you will need to wear them for around 22 hours per day to get the most out of them.

It is advised that you remove the aligners to brush your teeth and eat food, or to consume any drinks that are not cool water. To keep your aligners clean, simply rinse them under a cool tap.

The app

Invisalign comes with an app that allows you to send weekly selfies to our team, so we can ascertain how your treatment is progressing.

If we determine that there is any problem, we will send you instructions via the app or call you in for an assessment. If your treatment is progressing nicely then we will give you a metaphorical thumbs up via the app too!

Retaining results!

As is the way with all orthodontic procedures, once your treatment with Invisalign is complete, you will need to wear a retainer for a set time.

This is typically done after the treatment has finished and is designed to prevent your teeth from reverting to their former positions.

If you have had enough of owning misaligned teeth, it is likely that you have been on the internet searching for ways to straighten them quickly and efficiently. And thanks to the recent upsurge in dental patients seeking aligners that they can use at home, you have probably encountered one or two articles or even videos surrounding this area of dental care.

And as is the way with the internet, it is also likely that you have come across one or two myths or mistruths about the use of at-home aligners.

At Clear Braces Direct, we believe that if you can get straight teeth at home London then this should be a priority. Hence you can maintain your lifestyle, spend less money and enjoy all of the perks that come with straightening your teeth at home as opposed to having to attend dental clinics every few weeks. Brilliant!

So if you are seeking to get straight teeth at home London using an aligner, what are some of the myths or mistruths that you should ignore? Below are some of the most common ones that our team have heard and wish to debunk.

Traditional braces work faster

When it comes to straight teeth at home London, our team will offer an invisible aligner such as Invisalign as the first option.

And many people believe that this aligner will take longer than traditional braces to straighten their teeth. As an adult, you can expect to wear your invisible aligner for 3 to 6 months, depending on the severity of the orthodontic issue being corrected. A traditional brace, however, can take up to 3 years to straighten teeth. So aligners are clearly the faster option.

At-home aligners aren’t safe

You may have concerns that at-home aligners simply aren’t safe to use.

But rest assured, when you come to Clear Braces Direct our team will always be on hand to support you with the use of your aligners, to answer any questions you may have about the aligners and to oversee the treatment from a distance.

So, no, clear aligners used at home are completely safe overseen by us and if you have concerns simply give us a call!

They are too expensive

Orthodontics in adult years can be pricey, but the higher price is usually linked to the number of visits to the dental surgery, the time of the orthodontist and the adjustments being made to the brace.

With invisible aligners at home, your trips to our surgery are minimal, you do not need lots of visits to an orthodontist and the aligner does not require adjusting. Therefore, the treatment may be more affordable than you think!

They are uncomfortable

Due to the way invisible aligners work, they do not require any tightening or tweaking and therefore, may be considered more comfortable for many patients, especially when compared to braces.

So, while we cannot promise that they will be completely comfortable for you to wear, it is almost certain that they will be more comfortable in daily life than other traditional orthodontic tools.

If you are one of the many adults who are not happy with the appearance of their smile, you have probably searched online for a solution. And thanks, in part, to the recent global pandemic, it is likely that you have come across adverts for at-home aligners or braces.

And you may have thought that the entire thing sounds too good to be true.

In years gone by, the only way to straighten your teeth as an adult typically involved lengthy trips to your dentist and very obvious braces.

But this is no longer the case and you may be wondering what the catch is.

At Clear Braces Direct we believe that achieving straight teeth at home London should be offered to all patients when possible and seek to offer patients at-home aligners to create a more lifestyle-friendly alternative to traditional braces, while being physically discreet and practical too.

But what are some of the key advantages that accompany getting straight teeth at home London using an invisible aligner like Invisalign? Read on to find out.

Convenience

The most obvious advantage of getting straight teeth at home London is the convenience. The aligners that are sent to you from our team are easy to use, do not require tightening or adjusting and come with an app for your smartphone if you have any questions.

Therefore, trips to our team are minimised, allowing you to get on with your life incurring little interruption.

Lifestyle friendly

When most people think of braces in adult years or even teenager years, they picture having to give up their favourite foods or having to brush aligners or braces extensively to keep them clean.

The clear aligners that we offer do not require such excessive care and you simply take them out to enjoy your favourite foods and drinks, making them more lifestyle friendly. Their visual discretion also makes them suitable for people who have jobs where they are required to talk and do not want their speech altered.

More affordable

Concerning costs, many patients worry that treatment with invisible aligners will be more expensive than treatment with traditional braces.

But costs associated with orthodontic care are usually higher for people who have extensive orthodontic issues. In short, if you require more appointments with your dentist or orthodontist to have your teeth straightened, then this is added to the overall cost of the treatment and can drive the price up.

But with at-home aligners, your trips to the surgery are minimised, thus keeping the price down.

Safer

In recent times, it has been important for health and safety to keep your distance relating to the Covid-19 pandemic. And this is one of the factors behind why at-home aligners are becoming more popular. They allow you to straighten your teeth whilst also keeping you safe and away from environments where you could potentially pick up the virus, and allow you to keep your distance from other people too.

Faster

And finally, a key advantage of at-home aligners is that they are fast. The average treatment time for invisible aligners is typically between 3 to 6 months depending on the severity of the issue being treated.

In recent times, thanks in part to the pandemic, more and more people are seeking to do things from home.

And, unsurprisingly, this has extended to the use of invisible aligners which can be delivered straight to your door.

If you have concerns that this treatment is not suitable for you, or that it is dangerous, do not be alarmed; we can assure you that under the supervision of a trained dentist or orthodontist, straightening your teeth at home is perfectly safe and is easier to fit into a busy lifestyle.

At Clear Braces Direct we can offer straight teeth at home London and have been doing so for many years. We have overseen the realignment process of thousands of patients remotely and are more than happy to discuss with you whether you are suitable for this treatment option.

But you may be curious to know if getting straight teeth at home London is right for you. You may also be curious to learn if it is different from having your teeth straightened in a clinic. In the following FAQ section, we hope to answer these questions and many more that we have received about this type of treatment.

Am I suitable?

A key question we receive about getting straight teeth at home London from patients is suitability; how do we assess suitability and can the invisible aligners that we provide correct all dental misalignments?

Provided you have a mild to moderate misalignment and have good overall dental health, then it is highly likely that you will be able to use an invisible aligner.

It is worth noting that for more severe cases of dental misalignment, such as those involving molars or the rotation of teeth, you will need to speak to an orthodontist about realignment options, as invisible aligners are not able to correct these issues.

How long will the treatment take?

Each day, you will need to wear the aligners provided for around 22 hours. Depending on the severity of the dental misalignment being treated, the process can take anywhere from 3 to 9 months, with some patients needing a little bit longer.

But each case is unique and following a consultation with our team, we will be able to provide a better timeline for your case.

What if I need a replacement aligner?

As aligners are removable, they do have a habit of becoming damaged or lost! It is part of life!

But if you lose your aligner, this can create panic as your treatment will have to stop temporarily.  However, if you do lose an aligner or you damage one, simply contact our team and we will be able to send a replacement aligner directly to your door. In the meantime, we may advise you to use the previous aligner in the sequence to keep your teeth in a similar position and to prevent reversion.

I’m worried the aligners aren’t working; what should I do?

If you have concerns that your aligners are not working please contact our team. As part of the at-home treatment, we recommend that our patients send us weekly selfies so we can determine how well the aligners are working. But if you have concerns that your teeth are not moving correctly, feel free to contact us.