Myths surrounding Invisalign at home debunked

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.