Here at Elm Tree Orthodontics, we know your smile’s importance to you. We want our patients to have a smile success story, and a crucial part is trusting that you’re in good hands with your orthodontist.
Would you trust yourself to realign the bones in your jaw? You’re probably shaking your head, no. That is why it’s essential to rely on a trained orthodontist such as Dr. Desai to make sure your smile success story is a true success!
What are mail-order aligners?
Mail-order aligners take a remote approach to treating your smile. Typically, the experience includes a series of trays and an app that monitors your progress. You will use the app to keep track of your treatment and when you should change your aligners. This non-traditional approach makes you your own orthodontist throughout the entire process, from getting your impressions to ensuring you change your trays.
If you are considering mail-order orthodontics, think again. This approach to orthodontic treatment lacks many things, but the most important is the care of a skilled orthodontist. Below we will lay out three essential things that you won’t receive from mail-order orthodontics but that you will receive from our team at Elm Tree Orthodontics.
You won’t get treatment for all of your orthodontic needs.
Often, your orthodontics issues go beyond just the need to straighten your teeth and improve your smile. The underlying problems lie below the gum line and into the jaw itself, which is something that cell phone images and DIY impressions will not capture.
When you meet with Dr. Desai, he will be able to diagnose your specific issues and address any orthodontic concerns that you may have. You will not receive this level of care through mail-order aligners.
You won’t receive specialized care.
Would you rely on a video call with a surgeon to ask your opinion on performing surgery on yourself? Probably not. Orthodontic treatment is similar in that it requires specialized care from a trained professional. Treatment is a long-term process, and every smile is different; therefore, an orthodontist’s knowledge is essential.
At Elm Tree Orthodontics, we know there is no one-size-fits-all treatment plan. Dr. Desai will ensure your treatment plan adapts to how your mouth reacts to treatment. When you visit our Hamden office, you’ll receive the specialized care you deserve, which is something that isn’t guaranteed with mail-order aligners.
You won’t receive direct supervision with your care.
Not only is there a need for a specialized treatment plan with mail-order aligners, but there is also a lack of direct supervision. During this process, you step in as your own orthodontist. Making you responsible for ensuring that your impressions are accurate, your aligners are changed out in a timely manner, and your progress is improving with the help of an app or virtual appointment.
This approach to orthodontics removes the trained orthodontist from the equation needed to make your smile a success. When moving forward with treatment with an orthodontist, you’re ensuring that your teeth are straightened safely and successfully. Dr. Desai and our Hamden team will go above and beyond to ensure you receive the direct supervision you need during your treatment process.
You WILL receive personalized care at Elm Tree Orthodontics.
At Elm Tree Orthodontics, we will ensure you receive the best care possible when you visit our Hamden office. Unlike mail-order aligner programs, our skilled team will work with you to determine the best treatment plan for your smile and continue to supervise your progress along the way.
Why take it upon yourself to be your own orthodontist when Dr. Desai has spent years correcting smiles? The best move you can make for your smile is to ditch the mail-order orthodontics and set up a free consultation with Dr. Desai today. You won’t regret it!