The myths surrounding invisible aligners

November 19, 2021

invisible aligners Be it eating the food you have always craved for or buying the leather bag you always wanted, hearing random things from random people about the food or bag must have stopped you from buying them. For example, “Eating more protein will lead to bigger muscles”.

This is a common myth that is perpetuated in the gyms. Resistance training and exercises in which you use your body weight as resistance can lead to a more defined look. But eating a ton of protein is not going to lead to large muscular development.

The same logic also applies when you decide to give yourself the smile you always desired! 

There are many myths and old wives’ tales surrounding braces, clear aligners and retainers. Some of the theories are plausible while others … Well, let’s just say we’re surprised they’ve been able to gain traction.

We have decided to put some of these myths around invisible aligners to rest once and for all.

Myth 1: “Aligners are not effective” invisible aligners

It’s false! Aligners are effective in every way. They are as effective as traditional braces. In comparison to traditional braces, clear aligners offer several advantages. The aligner allows for ease of brushing, flossing, eating, drinking, and speaking unlike braces.

Myth 2: “Aligners are really expensive” 

This is one myth that actually keeps many people away from opting to invisible aligners. As it turns out, they are not as expensive as you would think. 

Yes there is definitely a price variation on the aligners depending on the brand but brands like mySmilist offer affordable, customised invisible aligners and fewer dentist visits resulting in lower overall expenses. 

Myth 3: “There a multiple food restrictions”

Another big fat lie. You can eat anything you like and there are no dietary restrictions. While opting for traditional braces you must be aware that they come with a long list of strict no-noes in your diet.You might have to say a temporary goodbye to your favorite stick candies or other foods that are more likely to get stuck in your braces.But with aligners, you only need to take your aligners out before eating, then put them back on after eating and brushing.

Myth 4: “You cannot speak properly while wearing the aligners”

Your mouth will take a day or two to get used to the aligners regularly being placed in your mouth. But you would not face any difficulty in speaking. Due to the fact that aligners are made of very thin clear plastic, any impact they may have on your speech is relatively small. This means they are unlikely to cause speech impediments.

Myth 5: “Aligners are not comfortable” 

This is not true. The aligners are personally designed using advanced 3D technology to make sure the frame is a perfect fit for your teeth. It sits correctly and is absolutely invisible. Braces and long wires, if not trimmed accurately and can prick the inside of your mouth and may cause ulcers. Clear aligners have no sharp edges and thus are more comfortable.After the first 2-3 days, you might not even feel its presence in your mouth.

Myth 6: “After getting aligners, it is a lot of work maintaining them” 

Another false statement! In order to keep your aligners clean, you just need to brush them and remove them before eating. Since cleaning around braces is a hassle for most people, they neglect their oral hygiene and lose their teeth whiteness. Since aligners are removable, you can brush and floss your teeth with no obstructions and maintain your teeth whiteness.

Phew! We dispelled some of the most common myths. You now know what is a myth and what is a fact. Don’t let anything get into disrupting your perfect smile journey. It is never too late to get something you have always wanted. Hurry up book your free smile assessment now and get the smile of your dreams!