Invisalign vs Other Brands

Why see a dentist for your clear aligner orthodontic treatment over mail order aligner systems. 

One of the biggest reasons to see a dentist/orthodontist for your aligner treatment is because of the need for the placement of “attachments” onto teeth. “Attachments” are small tooth coloured handles bonded to teeth which allow the plastic aligners to really grab the teeth and move them where they need to go. These provide most of the force to the teeth. Without these many tooth movements are simply not possible, which leads to unsatisfactory and prolonged treatment. Only a dentist or orthodontist can safely place these and remove them at the end of treatment. 

A dentist will also consider more than just straightening your teeth when planning the final outcome of your smile for cosmetic appeal, function and health. Often for the ideal result, the shape of each individual tooth must be considered and often altering the shape of some teeth will be necessary. Again, this can only be done by a dentist. 

A dentist will also monitor the health of your teeth before, during and after aligner treatment to ensure your teeth and gums are healthy. If teeth and not in a healthy state before and during treatment, dental problems are often made worse. These initial problems are often not apparent without a proper dental examination prior to treatment. 

Mail-order aligner systems may be attractive from a price perspective however we do often see patients who have tried these systems first and then come to us for further treatment which negates any cost saving in the first place. 

Why we choose Invisalign over other clear aligner systems. 

At Avenue Dental we choose to use Invisalign for our clear aligner orthodontic treatment. Simply put, we use Invisalign because it is the best. Invisalign is the most well-known brand for a reason. Invisalign has the most advanced planning tools and research put into its system. Invisalign also has its own patented aligner material which is more elastic and stronger than others in the market. What this all means for our patients is that we can be assured our patients are getting the very best aligner treatment possible which results in more accurate alignment in a shorter timeframe. Avenue Dental is a Platinum Provider of Invisalign so you can be assured that you are in good hands of dentists who know how to use the system effectively. 

Our practices in Caloundra, Kawana, Maroochydore, Bli Bli, North Lakes, Baringa, Sippy Downs, Tewantin, Murrumba Downs, Beerwah and Woolloongabba offer a free Invisalign Consultation.