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.

Our mission SmileDirectClub was founded on the belief that affordable and convenient premium oral care should be accessible to everyone. Since our founding in 2014, SmileDirectClub has helped more than 2 million people transform their smiles through our pioneering telehealth platform for orthodontia.

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.

Effectiveness. While SmileDirectClub boasts over 50,000 reviews with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars on its website, it has an average rating of 3.97 out of 5 stars on its Better Business Bureau (BBB) profile.

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.

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.

to deliver Smiles for Everyone The mission of the Smiles for Everyone Foundation is to deliver Smiles for Everyone! We do this by providing free dental care to those in need at home and around the world. Our Smiles for Everyone mission includes delivering smiles to patients, affiliated providers, employees, and the communities we work and live in.

SmileDirectClub pioneered the first telehealth platform for orthodontia that connects doctors with their patients. We built a state-of-the-art FDA certified and registered manufacturing facility – capable of producing millions of aligners per month and home to one of the largest fleets of 3D printers in North America.

SmileDirectClub aligners are half the cost of braces. One major way we're able to do this is by eliminating the need for monthly trips to the dentist's office, which can be costly. With SmileDirectClub, everything's virtual and all communication with your doctor is done through our teledentistry platform.

Smile Direct Club is, in fact, not good for your teeth because the treatment is entirely virtual. “Moving someone's teeth without in-person supervision can lead to 'irreparable' harm,” says Chung Kau, chairman and professor of orthodontics at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.

Invisalign: The treatment time for Invisalign is longer since it requires personalised treatment plans and frequent dentist visits. It can take up to six months to notice a difference. SmileDirectClub: Since SmileDirectClub only treats minor misalignments, the treatment time is naturally shorter.

SmileDirectClub aligners are a competitor of traditional braces and clear alignment companies like Invisalign.