Myths about Invisalign debunked by Clear Braces Direct

Before undertaking any kind of treatment, it is always wise to search online to find out as much as you can. However, while the internet is a great source of information relating to procedures, it is not always an accurate one, especially when it comes to dentistry and adult-based orthodontics. If you are researching clear or invisible aligners, you may have heard or come across many articles relating to mistruths about this treatment, primarily ones that claim that the aligners do not work or are an expensive way to not get your teeth straightened.

This can be disheartening when you are an adult who simply wants a better-looking smile!

At Clear Braces Direct, we have heard all of these mistruths about Invisalign London before and are always happy to discuss the concerns that our patients may have about this aligner before we begin using it to help them get the smile that they want.

With that in mind, what are some of the most prevalent myths about Invisalign London that you may have seen online? Read on for the truth behind the most common ones that we have heard in our clinic.

Myth 1 – They don’t work

Of course, Invisalign London works! Otherwise, there would not be thousands of patients who can show off their smiles with supreme confidence after using the treatment. We believe that this myth is due to poorly fitted aligners that have been purchased from online sources and, therefore, been linked to Invisalign. We can assure you that if you are suitable for treatment with this aligner, it will be able to straighten your smile.

Myth 2 – They are too expensive

Many of our patients have concerns about paying for adult orthodontic care and believe that invisible aligners will be extremely expensive. However, we know that money does not grow on trees, and we can offer financing to our suitable patients to help them cover the costs of their orthodontic treatment with us. Great!

Myth 3 – Online options are just as effective

In our experience, online options or straight-to-your-door options are rarely as effective as the ones that we can offer. This is because the majority of these options require you to take a dental mould at home all by yourself, which can cause issues with getting an accurate measurement of your teeth. An accurate measurement is required to make an aligner. When you come to our team at Clear Braces Direct, we will use an intraoral scanner to take clear and precise measurements of your teeth, which can then be used to make your aligners.

Myth 4 – They cannot treat difficult cases

Originally, invisible aligners could not treat difficult orthodontic cases, but as technology has advanced, they have become better at correcting more complicated misalignments. The only way to be certain whether this option will correct your misaligned teeth is to contact our team and set up a consultation.

Myth 5 – They are better than braces

They are clear, they are fast; therefore, they are better than braces, aren’t they? The answer is no. Invisible aligners are suitable for those who have mild to moderate cases of misalignment. Whereas fitted braces are better designed for people who have more complicated cases. So, neither tool is better but rather more suited to certain cases.