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Orthosnap vs. Other Clear Aligner Brands—Which is the Best Choice for Your Patients?

blonde woman smiling at the camera, holding an invisible aligner

Most people have heard of clear aligners—a removable and “invisible” alternative to braces. Who wouldn’t prefer an “invisible” option? One that doesn’t leave your mouth filled with unsightly and painful metal? The problem with some clear aligner brands, however, is that it is not a viable option for many patients. It can also be more …

A Symmetrical Smile Is a Healthy Smile

There are many great points that can be made when explaining the benefits of Orthosnap clear aligners to your patients. Our unique approach to manufacturing aligners means that they are superior and more effective than our competitors’ aligner trays. Our process also reduces cost, which means you can offer your patients competitive price-point options. One …

Tips for Explaining the Benefits of Orthosnap to Patients

Having a large market share does not mean that a company’s product is the best of its type. Take some of the heavyweight tech giants like Microsoft or America Online (AOL) in the mid-1990s for example. Today, the clear aligner market is largely defined by Invisalign, Smile Direct Club, and a handful of invisible braces …

Orthosnap Clear Aligners vs Traditional Braces: Which Is Right For Your Patient?

When deciding which orthodontic treatment is right for your patient, there are several options. Patients today can opt for traditional metal braces, clear braces, Invisalign, and Orthosnap clear aligners, depending on what your clinic offers. Deciding which option is best for your patient requires considering several factors, including cost, duration of treatment, comfort, and effectiveness. …

Talking Points for Potential Aligner Treatment Customers

mother and son visiting for orthodontic and dentofacial orthopedics

When describing the benefits of clear aligners, low visibility, ease of cleaning, and effectiveness in moving teeth are all important topics. But what personally motivates patients to make the commitment, both in time and money, may vary significantly with age. Whether speaking to a teenager, working parent, or senior citizen, knowing how each stage of …

How Orthosnap Differs from Other Clear Aligners

The Orthosnap Difference – What It Means for Your Patients If you’re a clear aligner provider, you know how popular this orthodontic treatment is today—and you know that patients have more options to choose from. A quick search for “clear aligner alternatives” will bring up several fabricators that dentists can use to provide their patients …

Teen Candidacy for Aligner Treatments

Talking with Parents and Younger Patients Clear aligner treatments are becoming extremely popular with young people. Invisalign specifically markets to teenagers now, with a separate teen version of the product. Young adults and teens love clear braces as much as adults do, so many can improve their smiles, due to the broad range of issues …

4 Things Aligner Patients May Forget

Common Pitfalls in Clear Aligner Usage Taking the step to wear clear aligner orthodontics reflects a desire to improve one’s oral health and appearance. However, when faced with the everyday routines required of wearing an aligner system, many patients find themselves inadvertently adopting habits that may be harmful to the treatment. No one does this …

The Critical Role of the Supervising Doctor

What Direct-to-Consumer Aligners Neglect Clear aligner orthodontic treatments are more popular than ever. Who wouldn’t want to wear removable orthodontics that blend in with your smile, as opposed to cumbersome metal brackets and wires? Who wouldn’t want to check in with the dentist less frequently? However, all that convenience and self-guided use still involves a …

Teenagers and Clear Aligner Treatments

Are Teens the Fastest-Growing Demographic Group for Clear Aligner Treatments? Invisalign announced last year that over a million teens have used their product, and it’s clear that young people care about correcting their smiles. Perhaps we can thank selfie culture for making young people more conscious of their oral health, but the trend is clear. …