FAQs regarding straight teeth at home answered

Following the pandemic of 2020, more people than ever before are less than eager to attend medical appointments unless they absolutely have to. This means there has been a larger push for people to use invisible aligners within their own homes, as these do not require frequent dental visits to an orthodontic team.

Luckily, if you are looking to straighten your teeth at home but with the professionalism associated with using an in-clinic orthodontic tool, our team at Clear Braces Direct has the solution for you.

At Clear Braces Direct, we are one of the primary dental surgeries in the UK that utilises Invisalign, and thanks to updates relating to downloadable apps and the orthodontic process itself, you can now get straight teeth at home London using Invisalign.

This is great, but you may have some questions about the feasibility and the process of getting straight teeth at home London. Is it different to having your teeth straightened in the surgery with a metal brace? Read on to find out!

Who is suitable for this treatment?

Much like an aligner being used in a surgery, you will need to initially attend a consultation with our team, so we can assess whether you are suitable for the aligner and whether it can actually help you to get straight teeth at home London. We will be looking at the severity of the misalignment that you have and your overall dental health to ensure that there are no pre-existing conditions that can make this treatment less suitable for you. If all goes well, you will be given the green light by our team to go ahead.

How does it work?

If you are deemed suitable during the initial consultation, our team will take an intraoral scan of your mouth, and the results will then be sent away for a set of aligners to be created. Rather than needing to visit our dental surgery to pick them up and have them fitted, the aligners will be sent straight to your front door along with instructions on how to proceed.

But other than that, it is exactly the same as it would be if you were attending the clinic regularly. You simply change between the aligners when they feel loose and report any issues that you may be having to our team.

Does it take longer than in-clinic assisted options?

If you stick to the standard treatment plan of wearing the aligners for around 22 hours a day, or as long as set down by our team, then no, getting your teeth straightened at home does not take longer than it would if you were regularly seeing our dental team.

Is it more expensive?

No, it is not more expensive than having your teeth straightened with a standard aligner or fitted brace. In actuality, because fewer clinic appointments are required, this option may be more affordable for you. So book an appointment with our team to discuss pricing for your unique case.

Does it work?

The success of any invisible aligner is based on whether the patient adheres to the treatment plan. So, if you stick to wearing your aligners for 22 hours a day and follow our team’s advice, then absolutely, this aligner can work even if you never need to visit our clinic.