The lawsuit, filed in December 2022 by the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, alleged that SmileDirectClub engaged in deceptive and unfair business practices, including unlawfully using nondisclosure agreements “to silence consumers, manipulate online reviews, and hide information about the ...

Many of the customers who have complained about SmileDirectClub say that the products do not work, the timeline for treatment are inaccurate, and the aligners are made poorly. Dr. April Lee is an experienced and trained orthodontist that is committed to providing patients with a beautiful smile in a safe manner.

When it comes to the choice between Invisalign versus SmileDirectClub, Dr. Yang says she would recommend Invisalign over SmileDirectClub for “almost everyone.” Still, those with more severe alignment issues may be better served by an option other than an aligner product.

We have seen many patients who have undergone Smile Direct Club only to have problems with TMJ disorder, bite alignment and other problems after the treatment is completed. Had these patients been seeing a dentist during the course of their treatment, these problems could have been avoided.

Some customers were diagnosed with crossbites, misalignments, and other serious dental problems after using Smile Direct. These issues can lead to frequent headaches, strain in the neck and jaw muscles, migraines, difficult or painful chewing, and other issues.

You are NOT a candidate for Smile Direct Club if you have: Overlapping only on the bottom or more on bottom. Noticeable rotations, teeth length differences, or jaw size issues.

Invisalign offers more supervision from an orthodontist at a higher price. Their customized care and available orthodontic appliances allow for the treatment of not only mild or moderate bite issues, but some more serious ones as well. SmileDirectClub aligners treat mild and moderate orthodontic issues.

Advantages of Invisalign Treatment The Invisalign treatment process typically takes 9-15 months, which is longer than Smile Direct Club. However, this is because it can treat a broader range of orthodontic issues and is clinically proven to be more effective.

Your teeth feel loose. Some people say teeth feel loose and mobile. That's very, very normal, because we are moving them.

Since Invisalign can change a patient's bite, it can worsen TMJ. Patients who are experiencing TMJ should talk to their orthodontist to find out if it makes sense to stop Invisalign treatment and focus on trying to determine the cause of the jaw pain and discomfort.

The treatment times for both Smile Direct Club and Invisalign are faster than conventional metal braces. Clear aligner treatment times are influenced by a number of factors, including your ability to adhere to the treatment guidelines, as well as the severity of your misalignment.

The treatment times for both Smile Direct Club and Invisalign are faster than conventional metal braces. Clear aligner treatment times are influenced by a number of factors, including your ability to adhere to the treatment guidelines, as well as the severity of your misalignment.