Align Technology (ALGN) Faces Headwinds as Invisalign Alternatives Go Mainstream
Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN) was the first company to introduce invisible braces technology for teeth alignment with their Invisalign clear trays.Q4 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more For more than two decades, Invisalign became a household name, and globally, orthodontists have treated over 10 million patients for malocclusions with these clear aligners.Invisalign is an expensive tooth straightening treatment and requires regular visits to orthodontists, meaning that as alternatives go mainstream, the company faces headwinds.Despite raising its revenues outlook for 2021 in ...