Straight Teeth Blog

Flowers, dresses, seating arrangements, catering … on the to-do list of things that a wedding needs to fulfill, smiles must be near the very top! When it comes to the … Continue reading The complete guide to your wedding smile makeover – 5 brides stories →

We know what you’re thinking: Are pet friendly braces even a thing? Well, we’ve had a lot of feedback from users after aligner-themed mishaps with their pets, so we thought … Continue reading Pet friendly braces – Making you and your furry friends smile →

As with any new service, aligner at home companies have ups and downs: no service is perfect from the beginning! We’ve done some online research into the most common customer … Continue reading The 10 most common customer complaints with aligner at home companies – The Straight Teeth Direct™ Difference →

PLEASE NOTE: Following an exciting year of display across Europe, the Straight Teeth Direct display is available at Smartech on the Lower Ground Floor of Selfridges on Oxford Street, London. Please … Continue reading Get your teeth straightening kit in store: Straight Teeth Direct™ offline →

After your free e-consultation, the SmileBox™ home impression kit is the next step towards your dream smile. It comes with everything you need to make three dental impressions of both … Continue reading Dental impressions – Why they are needed and how they are used to make your aligners →

What an event – there’s never been a more exciting time to straighten teeth! From May 13th– 15th, we had the pleasure of taking part in a pop up event … Continue reading Straighten teeth through an app – Inside London’s first pop up, Covent Garden →

Do you have sensitive teeth? Have you been avoiding certain foods due to dental pain? These might be signs of enamel erosion, and as dental-health-enthusiasts, we feel you deserve a … Continue reading Regenerate™ joining Straight Teeth Direct™ to future proof your smile →

Invisible aligners truly are one of the technological wonders of 21st century dental medicine, but the fact that they are made from thin, practically invisible, yet highly durable plastic, means … Continue reading Aligner Care 101 – Look after your aligners and they’ll look after your teeth! →

Forget everything you’ve been told about teeth straightening! Through our unique app and technology, Straight Teeth Direct™ makes teeth straightening easy and affordable. The Straight Teeth Direct platform connects you … Continue reading 3 reasons to trust the Straight Teeth Direct platform →

When we smile we see on average the front 8-12 teeth and some braces aim to straighten only the 6 front teeth when others can also move the back teeth … Continue reading Are these online aligners working only on the 6 front teeth? →

Smiling at any age feels great. There is no age limit to wanting to feel good about yourself, and it is never too late to improve your smile. Orthodontic treatment … Continue reading Adult braces, can they work for people of all ages? →

I never got a retainer! I lost my retainer! My retainer broke! Every day, millions of adults and teens around the world curse their retainer as the cause of them … Continue reading Retainer Membership – Keep your teeth straight for life →

The world is a large and exciting place. Modern technology has now enabled more and more people to work remotely having a few days at home often means more productive … Continue reading Why is mobile teeth straightening the number 1 choice for globetrotters →

Many people think it’s impossible to straighten teeth at home. And these are the common objections when it comes to cosmetic teeth straightening at home with Straight Teeth Direct™: They … Continue reading Cosmetic Teeth Straightening: Can You Really Get Braces At Home? →

Whether you’re having a summer or a winter wedding, a confident smile is always in style. It comes at a cost though, and you might not have that much time … Continue reading Straight teeth for your wedding: the elephant in the room →

Teeth straightening at home is great to correct crooked, gappy teeth. In 5 to 9 months, you can even improve your arch shape in a very discreet way. It’s not … Continue reading Teeth Straightening At Home – Not For Everybody →

So you want straighter teeth, but you only want either your upper or lower teeth straightened. Is it possible to just get those teeth straightened with teeth aligners? It’s a … Continue reading Can I straighten one arch only with teeth aligners? →

So you’re interested in getting clear aligners to perfect your smile? If you’re considering getting all the aligners in one go, stop and think. If you’re offered all the aligners … Continue reading Why you should never get your aligners in the post all at once →

Compared to our American counterparts, we Europeans have endured a reputation of having bad teeth, but the real facts don’t match up to the stereotype. According to the Organisation for … Continue reading Clear Aligners: the smart solution to straighten crowded teeth →

There’s never been a better time than now to start healthy living! With wearables to track your fitness (your Apple Watch, Fitbit etc), telemedicine apps to check all sorts of … Continue reading Teledentistry 101: Everything you need to know about remote dentistry →

Time is precious. Every day we want to get so many things done, but we have to make decisions about what we can fit in and what we can’t. For … Continue reading For busy people: remote aligners that will save you time and money →

Dental health is about more than just aesthetics (though that’s still important), it’s about the health of your teeth and gums. This overall dental health is crucial when you’re considering … Continue reading Starting aligner treatment with ST Direct – your checklist →

At Straight Teeth Direct™ we are reinventing orthodontics to make straighter teeth more accessible starting with an initial free e-consultation. You can now have your teeth professionally straightened using removable, … Continue reading How To Nail Your E-Consultation Photos →

Straightening crooked teeth requires movement, and to achieve the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted your teeth will need some space to move into. With Straight Teeth Direct™, the aligners are … Continue reading Why you won’t need IPR with these clear aligners →

Although one smart design student made the headlines for making his own braces using a high-end 3D printer, he sensibly declined to print clear braces for his classmates. Dentistry should … Continue reading 7 Essential Reasons NOT To Do DIY Braces or Dentistry →

As we entre the digital and mobile age, we welcome a new era in orthodontics. With modern technology transforming so much, introducing so many more possibilities, Straight Teeth Direct™ entre … Continue reading The Future Of Orthodontics →

If you have just discovered clear aligners from Straight Teeth Direct™, you must be thinking about patient safety and questioning the risk factors of straightening teeth with clear aligners at … Continue reading 11 Measures Straight Teeth Direct™ Takes To Ensure Patient Safety →

Having embraced wireless technology, we are on the edge of our seats when an all-new concept is unveiled.  A new month and a brand new platform launch. This is so … Continue reading The Health Tech Revolution: Getting Straight Teeth at Home →

Many people wanting to improve their smiles, over the years, have inquired if there would ever be an alternative to frequent visits to the dentist, brackets, and wires to straighten … Continue reading 10 Reasons To Choose Straight Teeth Direct ™ To Get A Natural Smile →