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PlusDent is an at-home aligner company offering affordable and remote teeth straightening. The UK-based company has treated over 50,000 cases of teeth misalignment since its founding in 2016.
Here’s what PlusDent can treat:
PlusDent can resolve most of these cases in between 3 to 10 months. This is much faster than Invisalign, which can take anywhere from 6 to 18 months.
Treatment is also more affordable. PlusDent treatment costs £1,390 as a one-time payment. This is 60% less expensive than Invisalign or traditional braces.
Here are some other facts to know about PlusDent:
For many people, PlusDent can serve as a convenient and cost-effective alternative to Invisalign or traditional braces.
Read on to learn more about whether PlusDent treatment is right for you.
PlusDent uses a hybrid model (initial in-person consultation and 100% remote monitoring via an app). This allows for flexibility and convenience while also providing in-depth care to ensure your teeth move safely.
Treatment costs up to £2,190 and takes between 3 and 10 months, on average. We recommend them for most mild to moderate cases.
To begin treatment, simply book an appointment online for a free mouth scan at a PlusDent location. PlusDent has over 30 different practices across the UK and over 300 across Europe.
In addition to the UK, PlusDent operates in these countries:
If you go to a clinic, a trained dentist or orthodontist will take a 3D scan of your bite. This minimizes the chance for errors and is the option NewMouth recommends.
If they approve you for treatment, PlusDent dentists will design your treatment plan within 7 to 14 days after the scan. They will email your plan and prompt you to select a payment option for treatment.
After paying, you’ll receive your aligners in the mail within four weeks. Once you receive them, you’ll wear them for 22 hours per day. You can remove them to eat, drink, brush and floss your teeth, or play an instrument or sport.
Every 2 weeks, you’ll switch to your next set of aligners in your treatment plan.
During the course of treatment, you’ll upload photos of your teeth onto the PlusDent app so dentists and orthodontists can check your progress. You can also use it to ask them questions if you have any.
PlusDent has three pricing models depending on your level of dental misalignment:
These prices are for the aligner treatment. Post-treatment retainers cost an additional £99.
Invisible aligners like PlusDent are considered to be cosmetic treatments and, therefore, not covered by the National Health Service (NHS). However, partial reimbursements may be possible if you have private insurance.
Here’s how the cost of PlusDent treatment compares to other aligner brands:
At £1,350, Straight Teeth Direct is slightly more affordable than PlusDent.
The company that introduced at-home aligners, SmileDirectClub, is slightly more expensive than PlusDent, with their daytime aligners costing £1,539.
Straight My Teeth is the most affordable option on this list. The cost to begin treatment with them is £999, which is significantly less expensive than PlusDent.
There are a few key differences between PlusDent and Invisalign:
Invisalign is an in-office aligner. This means all check-ups take place at a dentist’s or orthodontist’s office.
You then have to return to that dentist or orthodontist every 6 weeks to check treatment progress and receive your next set of aligners. This is inconvenient for many people.
PlusDent has a mandatory in-office consultation, but after that treatment is completely remote. This makes it a hybrid between Invisalign and most at-home aligners.
The added convenience of remote monitoring is one reason many people choose at-home aligners like PlusDent.
PlusDent is much more affordable than Invisalign. PlusDent treatment costs between £1,390 to £2190. Monthly payment plans range between £34.64 to £54.56.
By contrast, the cost of Invisalign in the UK ranges from £1,500 to £5,500, depending on your location and provider’s expertise.
PlusDent only treats the first six teeth in the top or bottom arches. These are the teeth most visible when you smile, which is why they’re sometimes referred to as the “Social 6” or “Social 12.” 4
For this reason, PlusDent is more of a cosmetic dentistry option. Invisalign can treat a much wider range of teeth alignment issues.
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