{"id":274,"date":"2024-10-19T14:08:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-19T14:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brsdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=274"},"modified":"2025-02-14T23:41:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T23:41:40","slug":"dangers-of-mail-in-clear-aligners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brsdentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/19\/dangers-of-mail-in-clear-aligners\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons Why Mail-In Clear Aligners Can Be Risky"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/brsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_376948469-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Open palm holding two clear aligners\" class=\"wp-image-275\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On the surface, mail-in clear aligners can seem very appealing. After all, why go to the trouble of making an appointment with your dentist when you can simply have smile-straightening aligners sent right to your home? However, the truth of the matter is that this option carries quite a few risks compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brsdentistry.com\/orthodontics.html\">Invisalign<\/a> clear aligners provided by a dental expert. Below is a closer look at 4 dangers of mail-in aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. There\u2019s No Examination Beforehand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to Invisalign, your dentist begins the process by thoroughly examining your teeth. That way, they can catch and address gum disease and other oral health problems that could interfere with your orthodontic treatment. But with mail-in aligners, no such examination is performed; the aligners are designed based on photos or a putty impression. Consequently, if there are any issues that might disrupt the process, they may not be caught until it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. There\u2019s No Direct Supervision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the teeth move faster or slower than planned during orthodontic treatment. Unfortunately, with mail-in aligners, this type of problem is unlikely to be identified in time because there\u2019s no one keeping an eye on the progress of your teeth. In contrast, over the course of the Invisalign process, you\u2019ll regularly visit your dentist so that they can confirm that everything is going as planned and adjust your treatment if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. It Could Be More Costly Than Expected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If something goes wrong while you\u2019re straightening your smile with mail-in aligners, it could lead to serious problems, such as damaged tooth roots or an even worse bite. There\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019ll need to pursue additional treatments to have the damage corrected, thus canceling out the initial savings of mail-in aligners. With Invisalign, the treatment will be handled by a dentist who will take every step necessary to ensure that you achieve the results you want the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. You May Not Be a Candidate for Clear Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The lack of an examination or direct supervision from a dentist means that the mail-in aligner process fails to address a very important point: whether clear aligners are even right for you to begin with. They can be a great option for plenty of patients with mild to moderate orthodontic issues, but more severe alignment problems may require a different type of treatment altogether. As such, it\u2019s best to see a dentist who can directly confirm that you\u2019re a viable candidate for clear aligners before you commit to anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Brown, Reynolds, Snow, LeNoir Dentistry, our patients have the benefit of receiving comprehensive, fully personalized care from an entire team of dental experts. We\u2019re proud to offer Invisalign clear aligners for patients who have crooked teeth or other orthodontic issues. To schedule a consultation at our practice in Richmond, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brsdentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (804) 754-4161.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the surface, mail-in clear aligners can seem very appealing. After all, why go to the trouble of making an appointment with your dentist when you can simply have smile-straightening aligners sent right to your home? 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