{"id":189,"date":"2020-03-06T16:59:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T16:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ambiancedentspa.com\/blog\/?p=189"},"modified":"2021-11-04T18:15:28","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T18:15:28","slug":"at-home-aligners-and-why-invisalign-is-the-better-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ambiancedentspa.com\/blog\/at-home-aligners-and-why-invisalign-is-the-better-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"Invisalign vs. Smile Club Direct: Which is Better for Your Smile?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do your teeth need straightening? Is your bite misaligned\nand causing chronic jaw pain? No matter the orthodontic problem, you may be\nconsidering at-home\naligners<\/a> to fix your smile. But are they the right option? Should you wait\nto see a professional who can better treat your problem and offer\nlonger-lasting results? Spend some time learning more about these quick-fix\ntreatments and why clear aligners like Invisalign area much better solution.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Smile Club Direct?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Smile Club Direct is a DYI (Do-It-Yourself) way of\nstraightening your teeth. With clear trays that are produced by Align Technology,\nthis method of orthodontics is administered with the help of teledentistry.\nIdentifying as a \u201cdoctor-directed, at-home\u201d process, patients provide a mold of\ntheir teeth and, in return, receive customized trays to wear throughout\ntreatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of meeting with a dentist for follow-up\nappointments, patients are responsible for monitoring their progress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Invisalign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign are clear aligners that are provided by a licensed\ndentist or orthodontist. Similar in appearance to the trays used with Smile Club\nDirect, the process is far different, allowing the dentist to capture\nimpressions of a patient\u2019s mouth and monitoring their progress throughout treatment.\nThis ensures no problems or issues are developing and results are successfully\nachieved in the end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients are also expected to maintain regular dental checkups,\nso the dentist can evaluate tooth movement and realignment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Avoid Smile Club Direct and Instead, Choose Invisalign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if the idea of forgoing dental visits sounds enticing\nto you, think twice before you choose products like Smile Club Direct. Here\u2019s\nwhy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n