Myths about Invisalign debunked

When it comes to undertaking any kind of orthodontic treatment, you will want to ensure that you have the facts straight before you begin.

But as is the way with so many online blogs and articles, these can tend to highlight the less successful aspects of treatments, giving a rather biased view that they do not work or that something horrific will happen if you adopt them.

Unfortunately, this can lead to people who would have been suitable to receive treatments like invisible braces not approaching their dental team about them.

At Clear Braces Direct, our team is equipped and knowledgeable about all things surrounding clear braces and invisible aligners, particularly Invisalign London. So when you come to us, you can rest assured that you will receive the highest quality of care for your realignment journey.

But what are some of the most common mistruths that exist online relating to Invisalign London? Read on to find out and to learn the facts behind the fiction.

It takes longer than standard braces

Invisalign London typically takes around 3 to 6 months to straighten teeth, provided that the misalignment is considered mild to moderate and that the patient is dedicated to wearing the aligners for 22 hours per day.

When compared to standard fitted braces, which can take up to 36 months to straighten adult teeth, this is an obvious time saver. Invisible aligners certainly do not take longer than standard braces!

It is too expensive

Orthodontic care in adult years is going to make people uncomfortable about possible costs. And many people assume that invisible aligners will be more expensive than their fitted metal counterparts. However, the cost associated with any orthodontic tool is linked to the number of hours required to have it tightened, the number of dental visits, and the length of wear. Based on this, you may find that invisible aligners are more affordable than you thought. At Clear Braces Direct we are also able to offer financing to help you spread the cost if needed.

You will require to have teeth removed

There is no hard and fast rule relating to having teeth removed when you are about to undertake a brace or aligner. If your mouth is overcrowded, our team may suggest the removal of teeth to make room. But generally, you should not need to have teeth removed and we will happily leave them all in your mouth depending on your clinical needs.

It can treat any misalignment issue

We truly wish that invisible aligners could treat any misalignment issue. As mentioned earlier, they are best suited to mild or moderate cases for which they have the best success rate. If you have a misalignment that is more complex and involves your molar teeth, or teeth requiring rotation, then you may need to wear a fitted brace.

It is prone to error

When used correctly, invisible aligners are not prone to error. There can be complications if you do not wear them for the required time each day, but we will always aim to ensure that your treatment with this aligner remains error-free.