Is Mouthpiece Orthodontics Still Unfamiliar? 63.4% of respondents answered that they do not really grasp the costs or budget for mouthpiece orthodontics, revealing that there are still many people who do not consider it or are not interested. On the other hand, many perceive the price range to be under 300,000 yen, indicating a strong image that mouthpiece orthodontics equals "cheap."
Furthermore, only about 37% of respondents answered that they find mouthpiece orthodontics attractive compared to wire orthodontics. From this result, it appears the prevalent opinion is that orthodontics primarily means wire braces.
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Overview of "Survey on Mouthpiece Orthodontics" Survey period: March 26, 2026 - March 26, 2026 Investigating body: Smileline Inc. (In-house survey) Target demographic: Men and women nationwide Valid responses: 500 samples Survey method: Internet survey
Question 1: Do you find mouthpiece orthodontics attractive compared to wire orthodontics? Question 2: What do you think is the "biggest advantage" of mouthpiece orthodontics? Question 3: How do you feel about removing and reattaching it every time you eat? Question 4: How much importance do you place on being able to see a digital video of "how your teeth will move (3D simulation)" before treatment? Question 5: In your daily life, in what situations do you feel mouthpiece orthodontics might be "most disruptive"? Question 6: It is said that there is "relatively less risk of pain or stomatitis" compared to wire orthodontics; how do you feel about this? Question 7: What is your estimated budget for the cost of mouthpiece orthodontics? *As a general rule, numbers are rounded to the second decimal place.
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Survey