Why You Probably Should Not Use Mail-Order Aligners
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Why You Probably Should Not Use Mail-Order Aligners
Discovery Dental offers Invisalign clear aligner treatment. Invisalign uses Smart track material and applies gentle and constant force in a controlled manner that helps move teeth with speed and predictability. Invisalign aligners are custom-made and fit snugly around teeth for maximum comfort and are easy to put on and take off. Invisalign has years of research and expertise in biomechanics and material science. Invisalign can be used to treat teens and adults.
The Difference Between Invisalign Braces and Mail-Order Aligners
Let’s discuss the difference between mail-order aligners vs. Invisalign clear aligners. After you look up “Invisalign braces near me” and choose your local dentist, you will get an in-person consultation in a dentist’s office. Dr. Vanama, your Invisalign doctor, will:
- Consider your general medical history.
- Make sure your teeth and gums are as healthy and clean as possible.
- Take 3D scans and x-rays of your teeth and jaw, ensuring they are ready for treatment.
- Understand how orthodontic work interacts with other past dental work.
- Examine the way that you bite and use that in your treatment plan.
We’ll do this all while maintaining an excellent personal relationship with you.
Possible Issues and Problems With Mail-Order Companies:
- Impressions may be faulty: You may be required to make impressions of your teeth. Creating impressions requires experience and skill. If these impressions or molds are made inaccurately, it can lead to faulty aligners leading to severe problems. The modern and accurate way to create good models is to use 3D laser scanners to collect accurate data.
- Your treatment may not be properly adjusted: Many times, teeth may not move like planned, and since there is no monitoring during treatment, the aligners may create forces in the wrong position leading to severe problems. This may end up leading to serious dental issues, and expenses can quickly increase.
- Clear aligners may not work for everyone: If you have severe orthodontic problems – other treatment modalities might be required to help you.
- Mail order aligner companies often use outdated technology.
- You cannot get orthodontic Acceleration: Only a qualified local dentist can provide Acceleration in person.
- The American Dental Association cautions against the use of mail-order companies. Orthodontic tooth movement is a medical procedure that needs to be directly supervised by a trained medical professional.
Can You Make Good Dental Impressions at Home?
It is difficult to make accurate impressions of teeth in the best circumstances. Your teeth are complex and unique. In order to treat them and move them in orthodontics, the impression and model of your teeth must be made very well—to be very close to your actual teeth.
Even experienced local dentists and dental technicians sometimes take multiple impressions of teeth before they are satisfied with the results. And that is in a calm, professional dental setting.
That’s why it’s very unlikely that impressions made at home will be made well. Customers making impressions of their own teeth do not know if the impression was made well or not. They don’t have the experience to evaluate the results.
If do-it-yourself dental impressions are made poorly, then the orthodontic treatment starts on a questionable foundation from the beginning. How can customers trust the results of their aligner trays when impressions are inaccurate? It is far safer to allow a dental professional to take impressions of your teeth and create personalized Invisalign trays.
Get Professional Orthodontic Results
Some customers are satisfied with their results from mail-order aligners. However, those patients likely received those results in spite of the risks and dangers of such programs. They also probably had only slight orthodontic problems to begin with.
Unfortunately, there are Smile Direct Club horror stories too. Many dentists have reported having to fix teeth for patients whose mail-order aligners only made their teeth worse instead of better. Despite the cheaper price tag at the beginning, mail-order aligners can end up costing much more than going to a professional right from the beginning.
If you need a better bite, major tooth rotation, molars moved to better positions, and other important orthodontic work, the Invisalign process and the personal attention from Dr. Vanama can better serve your needs than any correspondence company.
Can Mail-Order Aligners Mess Up My Bite?
Yes! Complaints with the Better Business Bureau show over 2,600 unhappy customers have filed BBB complaints due to poor results with mail-order aligners.
Here are some online news reports about things that can go wrong with mail-order aligners. We advise you to see an Invisalign expert dentist in person, or at the very least, do tons of research before you plan otherwise!
- NBC News – Smile Direct Club Patients Report Painful Problems
- New York Times – Smile Direct Club Huge Patient Dissatisfaction
- The Hill – Mail Order Teeth Straightening Poses Serious Risks
- Fox Business – Dentists at Smile Direct Club Risks Losing Licenses
Now that you have done your research, you can see why you should probably not risk mail-order aligners. Let us show you how Invisalign clear braces can change your life! We can show you the benefits of Invisalign braces, show you a simulation of what your new smile can look like, and talk to you about the investment and financing, and payment options.
Are you ready for a stunning smile? Call today for a completely FREE Invisalign consultation.
We want you to get a fabulous and amazing smile. Contact us at Discovery Dental to schedule your totally FREE Invisalign consultation. We are excited to meet you!
Click Now For Your FREE Invisalign ConsultationI decided to go ahead with Invisalign Treatment by Dr. Vanama. Dr. Vanama used the revolutionary technology “Propel Orthodontics.” Postoperative pain was tolerable, and I could sleep well overnight. The next day a follow-up call was made by Dr. Vanama to inquire about any concerns. I highly recommend Dr. Vanama for Invisalign treatment in particular and dental care in general.
Geetha R., Actual Patient
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If you want to ensure the success of your orthodontic treatment from the beginning, you will be far safer in professional hands. Holistic dentist Dr. Vanama at Discovery Dental considers the complete health of patients during every dental and orthodontic treatment. She will give you the initial diagnosis, ongoing supervision, and follow up to give you the ideal orthodontic results you want and deserve.
If you want you a more beautiful, healthier smile, you need to work with general dentistry professionals. Contact us at Discovery Dental to schedule a FREE Invisalign consultation.
