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Invisible aligners are made from BPA-free plastic, created from a soft impression or 3D image of your teeth. Patients can choose to wear invisible braces for 22-hours or nighttime braces for 10 hours. SmileDirectClub offers affordable pricing plans that start at $89 per month or one-time payments at $1950. Impression kits also incur charges and cost $59. SmileDirectClub also plots out a growth map to show you what your teeth will look like during and at the end of your treatment. The average time frame for treatments is 4-6 months.

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  • Retainers are not free
  • Impression kit is not free
  • Complaints and isolated incidents
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  • Free in-person consultation
  • Good reviews from customers
  • Nighttime-only aligners available
  • Money-back guarantee
  • Accepts dental insurance
  • Free teeth whitening
  • Free shipping
  • 90-day check-ins
  • A+ BBB accredited business
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Benefits of SmileDirectClub

  • Credibility. SmileDirectClub is a proud member of the American Teledentistry Association with over 50,000 five-star reviews and is also an A+ BBB accredited invisible braces company.
  • Reliability. SmileDirectClub offers a no-risk guarantee to patients. The company issues a full refund for anyone who doesn’t qualify for treatments or is not satisfied with the treatment after the first 30 days. The company also offers a lifetime guarantee for its clear aligner treatments.
  • Affordability. SmileDirectClub is counted among the more affordable clear aligner companies, with pricing plans that start at $1,950 ($89 per month).
  • Professionalism. SmileDirectClub uses FDA-cleared treatments and assigns a state-licensed dentist or orthodontist to monitor each patient remotely, making themselves available throughout the week.
  • Efficiency. The treatments that SmileDirectClub offers can take 4-6 months with all-day aligners and up to 10 months with nighttime-only aligners.
  • Convenience. Patients get an at-home impression kit and can choose the type of treatment they want.
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What does SmileDirectClub offer?

SDC provides a very cost-effective and reliable teledentistry alignment program for people looking to secure the perfect smile without having to suffer metal braces. With its ISO-certified and FDA-registered state-of-the-art 3D U.S. printing facility, SDC creates invisible braces that are BPA-free and precision cut for a smooth, comfortable fit. Patients can choose between all-day aligners and nighttime-only aligners.

The company uses state-of-the-art aligner innovations including Smart Sculpt™ for precision planning and Comfort Sense™ to gradually move your teeth. Choose a wear schedule that works best for you and your lifestyle – 22 hours per day, or 10 continuous hours only at night.

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Additional Info About SmileDirectClub

The staff

SmileDirectClub is an international oral care leader, with hundreds of SmileShops, more than 1,000 SmileDirectClub Partner Network dental office locations, a network of hundreds of affiliated, certified dentists and orthodontists, and thousands of team members across the globe.

Pricing

pricing

Compared to other at-home invisible braces companies, SmileDirectClub offers a below-average pricing plan, starting at $89 per month (or $1.1950 as a one-time payment) for the all-day aligner plan as well as for the nighttime-only aligner plan.

The at-home impression kit costs $59 and comes with a 100% money-back guarantee if you are not eligible for the SDC treatment program. The set of post-treatment retainers costs $99, while all customers receive complimentary bright on® teeth whitening

SmileDirectClub eliminates the office overhead that makes traditional orthodontics costly. This teledentistry system helps them provide doctor-directed teeth straightening for 60% less than braces or Invisalign, with no hidden costs or fees guaranteed for life.

Insurance

SmileDirectClub accepts most major insurance coverage. You can also use HSA or FSA funds, and pay using CareCredit.

SmileDirectClub has partnered with UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, MetLife, Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Blue Shield of California, Dominion National, and Capital Blue Cross to accept coverage. Their team can also check for eligibility with Cigna, Humana, Guardian, and many more.

If you decide SmileDirectClub aligners aren’t for you within the first 30 days of use, we’ll refund your cost 100%. Even after the first 30 days, you can return your unused aligners for a prorated refund.

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It starts with a 3D image of your teeth that lets SmileDirectClub see what’s going on and helps them design your treatment plan. There are two easy ways to make this image:

  • You can visit a SmileShop for an in-person scan, or
  • Use a from-home kit to create impressions you’ll send to them.

state-licensed dentist or orthodontist will then review and prescribe your custom treatment plan. SDC shares a preview of your smile transformation then creates your custom aligners. All the clear braces get shipped to you all at once, so there is no need for in-person monthly appointments. You’ll have regular virtual Smile Check-ins™ and 24/7 access to a professional dental care team, all with the oversight of your prescribing doctor.

After completing treatment, you can purchase a set of our clear retainers to keep your teeth from slipping back to their crooked ways. You’ll wear them only at night and replace them every six months. And with its Lifetime Smile Guarantee™, SDC promises straight teeth for life.

Customer Support

During your treatment, the company uses regular virtual Smile Check-ins™ to track your progress. If something’s not quite right, or you have a concern, your prescribing doctor might recommend an aligner touch-up – new aligners, shipped directly to you at no cost. SmileDirectClub offers professional consultations via HD video chat as well as via phone and in person.

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Summary

Having helped over 1.5 million people around the globe, SmileDirectClub definitely has a long history and strong foundation to stand among the very best invisible braces companies available. With its ISO-certified and FDA-registered state-of-the-art 3D U.S. printing facility, the company offers top-grade aligners at more than reasonable rates, with plenty of guarantees. Much more affordable than Invisalign, this is a company that works with state-certified dentists and orthodontists that are made available throughout the week due to the teledentistry approach of the company. All in all, SDC is definitely worth your consideration when searching for the best treatment for aligning your teeth.

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SmileDirectClub Review

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4.8 4.8 stars
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SmileDirectClub is a clear braces company that was established in 2014 and has since helped over a million patients across the globe. With over 300 nationwide clinics, this is among the more convenient and affordable invisible braces companies in the US. SmileDirectClub offers flexible alignment solutions with both at-home and in-person treatments.

Invisible aligners are made from BPA-free plastic, created from a soft impression or 3D image of your teeth. Patients can choose to wear invisible braces for 22-hours or nighttime braces for 10 hours. SmileDirectClub offers affordable pricing plans that start at $89 per month or one-time payments at $1950. Impression kits also incur charges and cost $59. SmileDirectClub also plots out a growth map to show you what your teeth will look like during and at the end of your treatment. The average time frame for treatments is 4-6 months.

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Advantages & Disadvantages of SmileDirectClub

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  • Free in-person consultation
  • Good reviews from customers
  • Nighttime-only aligners available
  • Money-back guarantee
  • Accepts dental insurance
  • Free teeth whitening
  • Free shipping
  • 90-day check-ins
  • A+ BBB accredited business
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  • Retainers are not free
  • Impression kit is not free
  • Complaints and isolated incidents

Benefits of SmileDirectClub

  • Credibility. SmileDirectClub is a proud member of the American Teledentistry Association with over 50,000 five-star reviews and is also an A+ BBB accredited invisible braces company.
  • Reliability. SmileDirectClub offers a no-risk guarantee to patients. The company issues a full refund for anyone who doesn’t qualify for treatments or is not satisfied with the treatment after the first 30 days. The company also offers a lifetime guarantee for its clear aligner treatments.
  • Affordability. SmileDirectClub is counted among the more affordable clear aligner companies, with pricing plans that start at $1,950 ($89 per month).
  • Professionalism. SmileDirectClub uses FDA-cleared treatments and assigns a state-licensed dentist or orthodontist to monitor each patient remotely, making themselves available throughout the week.
  • Efficiency. The treatments that SmileDirectClub offers can take 4-6 months with all-day aligners and up to 10 months with nighttime-only aligners.
  • Convenience. Patients get an at-home impression kit and can choose the type of treatment they want.
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SmileDirectClub

What does SmileDirectClub offer?

SDC provides a very cost-effective and reliable teledentistry alignment program for people looking to secure the perfect smile without having to suffer metal braces. With its ISO-certified and FDA-registered state-of-the-art 3D U.S. printing facility, SDC creates invisible braces that are BPA-free and precision cut for a smooth, comfortable fit. Patients can choose between all-day aligners and nighttime-only aligners.

The company uses state-of-the-art aligner innovations including Smart Sculpt™ for precision planning and Comfort Sense™ to gradually move your teeth. Choose a wear schedule that works best for you and your lifestyle – 22 hours per day, or 10 continuous hours only at night.

Additional Info About SmileDirectClub

The staff

SmileDirectClub is an international oral care leader, with hundreds of SmileShops, more than 1,000 SmileDirectClub Partner Network dental office locations, a network of hundreds of affiliated, certified dentists and orthodontists, and thousands of team members across the globe.

Pricing

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Compared to other at-home invisible braces companies, SmileDirectClub offers a below-average pricing plan, starting at $89 per month (or $1.1950 as a one-time payment) for the all-day aligner plan as well as for the nighttime-only aligner plan.

The at-home impression kit costs $59 and comes with a 100% money-back guarantee if you are not eligible for the SDC treatment program. The set of post-treatment retainers costs $99, while all customers receive complimentary bright on® teeth whitening

SmileDirectClub eliminates the office overhead that makes traditional orthodontics costly. This teledentistry system helps them provide doctor-directed teeth straightening for 60% less than braces or Invisalign, with no hidden costs or fees guaranteed for life.

Insurance

SmileDirectClub accepts most major insurance coverage. You can also use HSA or FSA funds, and pay using CareCredit.

SmileDirectClub has partnered with UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, MetLife, Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Blue Shield of California, Dominion National, and Capital Blue Cross to accept coverage. Their team can also check for eligibility with Cigna, Humana, Guardian, and many more.

If you decide SmileDirectClub aligners aren’t for you within the first 30 days of use, we’ll refund your cost 100%. Even after the first 30 days, you can return your unused aligners for a prorated refund.

How it works

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Place Your Order

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Follow Treatment Guidelines

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Enjoy Your Perfect Smile

It starts with a 3D image of your teeth that lets SmileDirectClub see what’s going on and helps them design your treatment plan. There are two easy ways to make this image:

  • You can visit a SmileShop for an in-person scan, or
  • Use a from-home kit to create impressions you’ll send to them.

state-licensed dentist or orthodontist will then review and prescribe your custom treatment plan. SDC shares a preview of your smile transformation then creates your custom aligners. All the clear braces get shipped to you all at once, so there is no need for in-person monthly appointments. You’ll have regular virtual Smile Check-ins™ and 24/7 access to a professional dental care team, all with the oversight of your prescribing doctor.

After completing treatment, you can purchase a set of our clear retainers to keep your teeth from slipping back to their crooked ways. You’ll wear them only at night and replace them every six months. And with its Lifetime Smile Guarantee™, SDC promises straight teeth for life.

Customer Support

During your treatment, the company uses regular virtual Smile Check-ins™ to track your progress. If something’s not quite right, or you have a concern, your prescribing doctor might recommend an aligner touch-up – new aligners, shipped directly to you at no cost. SmileDirectClub offers professional consultations via HD video chat as well as via phone and in person.

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SmileDirectClub

Scheduled a visit online. I received an appointment reminder the day of the appointment and Lena was awesome every step of the way. She was quick to explain the process and answered all my questions. She was extremely informative and gave great insight to the different program options. Great alternative to braces at a very reasonable price.

Liliana V.

11/25/2021

5.0 5_stars

My Smile Guide-Mercy was very polite, fun and nice to speak with through the whole appointment. She was very informative through the whole appointment explaining the process and answering any questions I may have had. She was very also conscientious with Covid requirements. It was a pleasure spending my time with her.

Deanna

11/17/2021

5.0 5_stars

I had a great first time experience. Smile Direct cake highly recommended by my friend Jen. I am so happy she recommended them. Tanya was amazing. Tanya answered all of my questions and was very informative. She put my mind at ease and made the process very smooth and painless for me. I would recommend this place for anyone seeking braces.

Dawnise

11/12/2021

5.0 5_stars

Summary

Having helped over 1.5 million people around the globe, SmileDirectClub definitely has a long history and strong foundation to stand among the very best invisible braces companies available. With its ISO-certified and FDA-registered state-of-the-art 3D U.S. printing facility, the company offers top-grade aligners at more than reasonable rates, with plenty of guarantees. Much more affordable than Invisalign, this is a company that works with state-certified dentists and orthodontists that are made available throughout the week due to the teledentistry approach of the company. All in all, SDC is definitely worth your consideration when searching for the best treatment for aligning your teeth.

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