You Should Avoid Mail-Order Aligners

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Mail-order aligners can be dangerous for your overall health. Instead of teeth straightening, sometimes they can make your smile worse. They make you take your own impressions at home without professional supervision. At Mercer Island Dental, our experienced dentists carefully examine your smile and customize your Invisalign teeth aligners according to your unique dental needs.

Our Invisalign treatment can help you achieve the smile of your dreams without anyone ever finding out. These teeth-straightening clear aligners are easy to use and flexible, making them the perfect orthodontic solution for your dental needs. Faulty dental impressions can harm your smile and health without the direct supervision of our highly qualified dentist.

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Professional Teeth Straightening at Mercer Island Dental

Our dental team creates a personalized treatment plan for you to make sure it is safe and effective. This is different from companies like Byte Aligners and Smile Direct, which offer orthodontic treatments through the mail.

Lots of people want teeth straightening treatment for a nice smile without spending a lot of money or going to the dentist. Mail-order orthodontic aligners, though sometimes cheaper at the start of treatment, can be harmful to your oral health. Poorly adjusted aligners can cause gum disease and misalignment issues.

Mail-order aligners have become popular because people think they can save money and get the results they want quickly. However, orthodontic treatment requires careful consideration and supervision by professionals like Dr. Goichi Shiotsu and Dr. Ryan Tam at Mercer Island Dental.

Can Mail Order Aligners Be Dangerous for Me?

Yes, mail-order aligners can be very risky for your smile. These products often come with their convenience and affordability, but this can lead to overlooking crucial health considerations.

Without supervision from dentists like Dr. Shiotsu and Dr. Tam, your teeth aligners might not fit properly.

Over 2,300 disgruntled clients submitted complaints about Smile Direct Club's mail-order dental aligners with the Better Business Bureau.

Below are multiple links highlighting the dangerous and risky issues related to mail-order aligners.

Understanding Mail-Order Teeth Aligners

Mail-order aligner companies have revolutionized how people think about getting straight teeth. These companies advertise that they are more convenient and cheaper than traditional orthodontic teeth aligners such as Invisalign aligners.

Customers take their own dental impressions at home. The company uses them to make aligners that are supposed to gradually straighten your teeth. These aligners may turn out to be faulty or misaligned and can cause more damage to your smile.

The Risks and Drawbacks of Mail-Order Aligners

The decision to use mail-order aligners over seeking treatment from experienced professionals like Dr. Goichi Shiotsu and Dr. Ryan Tam at Mercer Island Dental can have several risks and drawbacks. The lack of personalized dental supervision is the biggest concern.

Mail-order teeth aligner users may not get the needed adjustments or care without regular dental professional oversight during treatment. Without this supervision with your teeth aligners, they might not fit right, leading to discomfort, gum disease, or other dental issues.

Additionally, mail-order treatments often do not adequately address the root of orthodontic issues. For complex dental problems, our dentist may need to use aligners along with other treatments. Only a full dental team can recommend and provide these additional treatments.

Lack of Personalized Dental Supervision

The absence of personalized dental supervision is a significant drawback of using mail-order clear aligners. By choosing these services, you miss out on the personalized care and supervision provided by a dedicated dental team. Without direct supervision, problems during alignment may be overlooked, like adjustments or unexpected issues that need to be addressed.

At Mercer Island Dental, Dr. Goichi Shiotsu and Dr. Ryan Tam perform regular check-ups to monitor treatment progress. They make adjustments as necessary to ensure your treatment stays on course.

Potential for Dental Health Complications

Getting mail-order aligners without professional dental supervision can cause dental health problems. Without the meticulous oversight of experienced dental professionals such as Dr. Goichi Shiotsu and Dr. Ryan Tam at Mercer Island Dental, you are at a heightened risk of experiencing issues like misalignment, bite problems, and even long-term, irreversible damage to your jawbone.

One big risk is that teeth may move in a way that harms your bite and jaw alignment. This can cause jaw joint problems, more wear on some teeth, and even tooth loss in serious cases.

The Importance of Professional Dental Supervision

Our dentists are specialists in safe and successful orthodontic treatments, especially with aligners. Our professionals have a lot of knowledge about dental and orthodontic care. They can create personalized treatment plans that focus on both the appearance and health of your teeth alignment.

Role of a Dentist in Diagnosing and Treating Dental Issues

Our expert dentists play a key role in diagnosing and treating dental problems. They help maintain optimum oral hygiene and give you an amazing smile. Dental problems can range from cavities and gum disease to more serious issues like misalignment and jaw joint disorders.

By using tools like visual exams, digital X-rays, and 3D imaging, our expert dentists can accurately evaluate your total, individual dental health.

We develop personalized treatment plans to address each patient's specific needs. Dental plans can include cleanings, sealants, fillings, crowns, and invisible braces to prevent or fix dental problems. It is essential that we discover if you need any of these treatments before we begin your teeth straightening journey.

Cases Where Traditional Braces or Professional Aligners Are Necessary

There are specific scenarios where the expertise of dental professionals and the use of traditional braces or professionally fitted aligners are absolutely necessary. Mild to moderate dental issues, such as crowded teeth, crooked teeth, or an improper bite, need braces or aligners to fix them correctly.

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