{"id":279,"date":"2022-12-07T18:19:26","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T18:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clearcoastdental.com\/blog\/?p=279"},"modified":"2023-01-03T18:20:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T18:20:51","slug":"invisalign-over-diy-aligners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clearcoastdental.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/07\/invisalign-over-diy-aligners\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Why Invisalign is Better than DIY Aligners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearcoastdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_422114235__1___1672769672_53620.jpg\" alt=\"Invisalign aligner in its case\" class=\"wp-image-280\" width=\"299\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearcoastdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_422114235__1___1672769672_53620.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.clearcoastdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_422114235__1___1672769672_53620-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clearcoastdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_422114235__1___1672769672_53620-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whether it be to save money, save time, or just for the satisfaction of it, there are a lot of reasons to want to do something yourself. Being able to cook your own food or mend your own clothes are valuable skills, and doing them can give you a great feeling of accomplishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some things, however, that won\u2019t make you feel as good if you do them yourself. Orthodontic treatment is one of them. Several brands of DIY clear aligners claim to offer results comparable to Invisalign from the comfort of your home. However, Invisalign treatment outclasses them in several ways. Here are just a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-treatment Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you start your Invisalign treatment, your dentist will perform a thorough exam to make sure that you aren\u2019t currently suffering from any oral health problems. This is important, as gum disease or tooth decay can affect the efficacy of the Invisalign treatment. On the other hand, DIY aligners don\u2019t come with any kind of in-person exam\u2014the most you\u2019re likely to get is a video call with a dentist. If the last few years have taught us anything, it\u2019s that video chats are great, but they aren\u2019t good for everything. You need an in-person exam to ensure that you\u2019re ready for orthodontic treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Treatment Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people think that Invisalign is just a plastic tray, but that\u2019s not true. Invisalign treatment can be paired with attachments that allow your aligners to treat a wider variety of conditions, like small \u201cbuttons\u201d that can emphasize individual teeth. These attachments can\u2019t be used at home\u2013you need an experienced Invisalign provider to adhere them to your teeth. That means that DIY aligners fix fewer problems than Invisalign does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuous Supervision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the most part, DIY aligner patients will have to bear the responsibility of checking for issues with their alignment treatment. Unfortunately, there are a lot of smaller issues that are easy to miss. To most people, these problems only become obvious if something goes seriously wrong. A professional will be able to catch problems before they reach that point. That\u2019s why Invisalign providers offer regular in-person check-ups to ensure everything is going smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, there are many things Invisalign offers that DIY aligners do not. No matter how handy you are, it\u2019s best to leave straightening your teeth to the professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We at Clear Coast Dental have been providing our community with high-quality, personalized dental care for decades. In that time, we\u2019ve earned the trust of hundreds of patients. That\u2019s how we\u2019ve gotten over 250 five-star reviews\u2014by treating our patients with respect. We also have four incredible dentists on staff, each of whom has committed themselves to continuing their education year after year. If you have any questions about Invisalign treatment, we\u2019d be happy to help you! We can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearcoastdental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(508) 812-9294<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it be to save money, save time, or just for the satisfaction of it, there are a lot of reasons to want to do something yourself. Being able to cook your own food or mend your own clothes are valuable skills, and doing them can give you a great feeling of accomplishment. 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