Kuala Lampur, April 20 -- In Malaysia's rapidly growing aesthetic dentistry market, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) clear aligners are being heavily promoted as the modern, affordable way to achieve a straighter smile. Social media platforms and e-commerce sites are filled with slick advertisements offering at-home impression kits or smartphone scans, remote treatment planning, and aligners delivered straight to the door, which is often at prices 30-60 per cent lower than traditional in-clinic options. 

For busy urban professionals in Penang, Kuala Lumpur, and Johor Bahru, the promise of convenience without repeated dental visits is undeniably attractive. Yet, behind the glossy marketing lies a growing concern among dental professionals an...