Myths about Invisalign debunked by our team

When you are looking for a way to straighten your teeth as an adult, you will undoubtedly go online to research all of your treatment options.

And while the internet is a great source of information, it can also be slightly unreliable, especially when it comes to information surrounding dental care and particularly orthodontic treatments!

If you have ever researched clear or invisible aligners online, you have likely come across articles seemingly scaremongering people into not using this treatment option and this can be slightly off-putting.

When it comes to debunking myths that surround Invisalign London, our team at Clear Braces Direct has heard them all before and more! We know the truth about this aligner and can help you understand the real-world benefits of using it to get the straighter smile you want. Great!

So, what are some of the most prevalent myths that we have heard about Invisalign London in our clinic? Read on to find out and to have a bit of a laugh, as some of them are exceedingly comical!

They don’t work

Of course, clear aligners work!

But this is a myth that we hear daily at our surgery relating to Invisalign London. Granted, invisible aligners do not work in the same way as traditional braces but they operate using custom-fitted trays, which gently move your teeth into the desired position via pushing. If you have a complicated case of dental misalignment, then it is unlikely that this option will work for you, but our team will be able to assess your suitability for these aligners before beginning them.

They are completely comfortable

As they are not fitted directly to your teeth, you may have heard people stating that invisible aligners are completely comfortable to wear and will not cause any soreness or pressure in your daily life. As much as we wish this myth were true, it isn’t, and it is worth remembering that any orthodontic tool has the task of moving your teeth, which can be complicated and a bit sore.

Luckily, this aligner has been deemed exceedingly comfortable to wear, and any discomfort you may feel should be mitigated using over-the-counter pain relievers.

They are too expensive

As they are clear and as they are new, you may have concerns that you will not be able to afford treatment using invisible aligners.

But our team at Clear Braces Direct can offer you financing options to help you spread the cost of this treatment, so you can get the straighter smile you want without concerns for your income or monthly budget.

DIY aligners are just as good

There has been a storm relating to the use of DIY aligners available via the internet and dental moulds being sent to your home. However, in our experience, these are not as good as using invisible aligners under the care of a member of our team and can worsen dental misalignment due to inaccuracies during the measurement and moulding stage.

The aligners take longer than standard braces

On average, invisible aligners take between 3 to 6 months to straighten your teeth and when compared to the 36 months of a standard brace, it is easy to see that they are fast working appliances!