{"id":231,"date":"2022-12-08T17:53:32","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T17:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tallahasseesmiles.com\/blog\/?p=231"},"modified":"2023-01-09T17:53:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T17:53:55","slug":"invisalign-over-diy-aligner-kits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tallahasseesmiles.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/08\/invisalign-over-diy-aligner-kits\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Invisalign is Better than DIY Clear Aligner Kits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tallahasseesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_349028980__1673287564_62575.jpg\" alt=\"Invisalign aligner in its case\" class=\"wp-image-232\" width=\"319\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tallahasseesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_349028980__1673287564_62575.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tallahasseesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_349028980__1673287564_62575-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tallahasseesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_349028980__1673287564_62575-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tallahasseesmiles.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> has become incredibly popular with orthodontic patients of all ages, and it\u2019s easy to see why. They\u2019re discreet, there are no dietary restraints, and they tend to get results faster than traditional braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As popular as they are, it\u2019s no surprise that there are imitators. There are many DIY clear aligner kits on the market now that claim to offer the same results as Invisalign from the home. However, for many reasons, these kits don\u2019t work quite as well as professionally administered Invisalign treatments. Here\u2019s why you shouldn\u2019t try to \u201cdo it yourself\u201d when it comes to orthodontic care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-treatment Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you get your first Invisalign aligners, your dentist will perform a thorough exam to determine if you\u2019re currently suffering from any ongoing oral health problems. The reason is that when teeth start to move, it can exacerbate any issue you might already have. While some DIY clear aligner companies connect you to a virtual dentist, there\u2019s only so much that can be done through a screen. An in-person exam from an experienced Invisalign provider ensures that nothing falls through the cracks and that you\u2019re completely prepared to start treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attachments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people think that Invisalign is just a little strip of plastic, but that isn\u2019t quite true. There are a wide variety of attachments that can make the aligners even more versatile. \u201cButtons,\u201d for example, can be attached to problem teeth, allowing the trays to focus on them specifically. There are even attachments that allow Invisalign to treat under, over, and crossbites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of these attachments require a professional to administer them, which means that DIY Aligner kits won\u2019t include them. As a result, DIY kits are less effective, and less versatile, than Invisalign treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treating Issues as They Arise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s possible that, through no fault of your own, problems could crop up at some point during your Invisalign treatment. For example, sometimes teeth have trouble moving past each other. This \u201ccrowding\u201d can slow the progress of your orthodontic treatment. Most dentists will address the issue by gently shaping the teeth, allowing them to move past each other more effectively. Needless to say, a virtual dentist can\u2019t do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, it\u2019s useful to have professional assistance during Invisalign treatment. When it comes to straightening your teeth, do-it-yourself may not be the best idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Boyd &amp; Walther Dental Associates, we want to provide our patients with the best care that dentistry has to offer in a calm, comfortable environment. Our dentists, Dr. Walther and Dr. Boyd, will take the time to give you one-on-one attention. On top of all that, our experienced dental staff will be sure to show you the respect you deserve. If you have any questions about Invisalign clear aligners, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tallahasseesmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(850) 878-4117<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Invisalign has become incredibly popular with orthodontic patients of all ages, and it\u2019s easy to see why. They\u2019re discreet, there are no dietary restraints, and they tend to get results faster than traditional braces. As popular as they are, it\u2019s no surprise that there are imitators. There are many DIY clear aligner kits on the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-231","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Invisalign VS DIY Aligner Kits | Tallahassee, FL | Boyd Dental Associates<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The success and simplicity of Invisalign have spawned DIY kits that claim to have similar results. 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