Invisible orthodontics sold online omits crucial elements for the success and safety of the treatment

In response to the growing concern of the dental community due to the rise of orthodontic treatments purchased over the Internet without professional supervision, Dr. Bibiana Martín Toledo, a leading orthodontist in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, wishes to position herself firmly against this dangerous practice. We must take advantage of this moment to call for caution. “Any orthodontic treatment must be prescribed and supervised by a qualified dentist,” asserts Dr. Bibiana Martín Toledo, an orthodontic expert at the Martín Toledo Clinic. And she adds that “treatments purchased online, often promoted by highlighting their convenience and low priceomit crucial elements for the success and safety of the procedure: the personalized diagnosis and monitoring by a dentist with relevant training.

From the Martin Toledo Clinic explain that the risks associated with the acquisition and use of dental aligners without professional supervision include inaccurate diagnoses, inadequate treatment, oral health complications and the absence of in-person follow-up necessary to adjust the treatment according to the patient’s evolution, among others. Something that can not only end in unsatisfactory aesthetic results, but also in permanent damage to health of the patient. «Incorrect diagnosis and lack of personalized supervision can lead to the application of inappropriate forces to the teeth, causing irreparable damage such as the loss of teeth, problems in the temporomandibular joint, malpositions and other oral health disorders,” lists Dr. Bibiana Martín Toledo, who also wishes to highlight the importance of constant professional follow-up during any orthodontic treatment.

«Orthodontics is not just about moving teeth; is about transform smiles in a safe and healthy way», he asserts, warning that «without the guidance of a dentist, patients who choose to aligner treatments online they are exposed to significant risks, including the worsening of its original condition. As entities such as the Spanish Society of Orthodontics (SEdO) and the General Council of Dentists are warning, in recent years there has been a proliferation of cases of patients suffering damage of varying degrees after using this type of treatment. “We are seeing an increase in patients who come to our clinic looking for corrections for failed treatments purchased online», the doctor agrees. And she explains that “these cases are especially challenging and may require more complex and expensive procedures to rectify problems caused by a lack of professional supervision.”

For all this, from Specialized Dentistry Drs. Martín Toledo remember that «When it comes to our health, cheap can be very expensive» and urge the population to «consult with a qualified professional “any treatment or procedure related to oral health that you are thinking of performing.” In this sense, they remember that during During the months of April and May, patients can enjoy a free orthodontic assessmentas well as a 30% discount on treatments at our Drs. Martín Toledo clinic.

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