{"id":270,"date":"2024-10-13T19:37:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-13T19:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.terryrakowsky.com\/blog\/?p=270"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:53:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T11:53:26","slug":"invisalign-inquiry-how-to-avoid-mail-order-mishaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seanbrowndds.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/13\/invisalign-inquiry-how-to-avoid-mail-order-mishaps\/","title":{"rendered":"Invisalign Inquiry: How to Avoid Mail-Order Mishaps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many people want straighter smiles but don\u2019t have dental insurance to help cover orthodontics like braces or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seanbrowndds.com\/clear-aligners.html\">Invisalign<\/a>. If you\u2019re worried about how to afford professional services, you might feel tempted to seek an alternative solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several websites offer mail-order clear aligners that claim to be able to reposition your pearly whites safely, but are they safe and effective? Read on to learn about three possible risks of purchasing orthodontics online to understand why it\u2019s better to see your dentist instead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Problem #1: No Preliminary Examination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many apparent conveniences to purchasing aligners from the internet, but hidden pitfalls might occur if you do. For instance, because everything is handled long-distance, a qualified professional cannot examine your mouth to ensure you\u2019re a good candidate for the treatment before proceeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist is more than happy to help you enhance your grin to boost your confidence in the way you look, but they don\u2019t want to put your oral health at risk to do it. They always check for signs of cavities or gum disease and treat those before proceeding with elected cosmetic services. This ensures that your smile stays happy and healthy the entire time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Problem #2: A Lack of Oversight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Invisalign requires that you wear clear plastic trays for 22 hours daily to gently shift your teeth to their ideal placements. Your dentist provides a new set every one to two weeks to account for the ongoing movement of your teeth. Though these are predesigned in advance, your provider monitors your condition with follow-up appointments every few weeks to ensure everything stays on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, mail-order aligners don\u2019t offer the same level of management. If you have a problem with them like they\u2019re poorly fitting, a stubborn tooth won\u2019t budge, or a tray was lost or broken, there\u2019s no one to help you readjust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Problem #3: Making Matters Worse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plenty of patients who have turned to online aligners regret the decision because they end up with teeth that are more gapped or crooked than they started with. Without anyone to oversee your treatment progress, there\u2019s a chance you could end up exacerbating your situation rather than fixing it. If that happens, you\u2019ll end up spending more time and resources to rectify the issue than you would have if you had started with your dentist to begin with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to safely straighten your smile is to consult a qualified provider!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seanbrowndds.com\/meet-dr-sean-brown.html\">Dr. Sean Brown<\/a> is a friendly and knowledgeable dentist with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Buffalo. He enjoys helping patients protect their oral health and feel confident in their smiles through advanced treatments like Invisalign. If you&#8217;re ready to improve your quality of life, you\u2019re in good hands. 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