Straight teeth at home; FAQs answered

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.