Straight teeth at home; myths about aligners

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.