He said two showed visible signs of gum disease, meaning the #aligners could "loosen the #teeth sufficiently to cause #tooth loss".

According to UK dental associations, 3D scans and DIY #teeth moulds used in remote orthodontics are not sufficient for approving #aligners.

The roots of the #patient's teeth were too short to withstand the pressure from #aligners, which would have been picked up in an X-ray.

#Dentists we spoke to detailed issues ranging from #aligners fitting poorly to permanent nerve damage and tooth loss.

Jamie was encouraged to continue wearing the #aligners. #health

my enamel feels all #funny, like the #aligners have rubbed some of it off, the aligners have made my gum recede making it agony."

Within weeks he'd received a six-month course of #aligners, with the name of the #dentist overseeing him labelled on the box.

One man said #aligners weakened his front teeth, leaving him unable to bite into an #apple.

Smile Direct Club, the largest company selling clear #aligners remotely, says they straighten teeth #faster and cheaper than traditional bra