They promise a "
perfect smile
" in four to nine months.
On the Internet, sellers of cheap transparent dental gutters are multiplying, to the chagrin of orthodontists, who for several years have been warning against what they call "
dental alignment pseudo-treatments
".
"
In the best of cases, they are ineffective and, in the worst, they are dangerous for patients because these treatments are carried out without any medical supervision
", criticizes Dr Gérard Motto, orthodontist in Évreux and president of the French Syndicate of Specialists in Orthodontics (SFSO).
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Transparent gutters are very popular with adults who, at any age, want to improve their smile.
And for good reason, this medical device is much more discreet than the rings and this treatment, when carried out, is effective.
The secret is to wear these gutters (closely adjusted on the teeth) permanently for six months to two years, depending on the state of the teeth.
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