What happens if I lose my smile direct aligners?
If you regularly cut short your aligner-wearing time, your smile journey will not end up where you had planned. If you forget your aligners and don’t use them for a week, you’ll need to go back to the aligner that fits best and start from there. That could be the previous week’s aligners or the one before that.
Can I stop paying for SmileDirectClub?
While it may not be an easy process, it’s possible to cancel your Smile Direct Club payment. The first step is to ensure your Smile Direct Club account remains active. In order to cancel Smile Direct Club, you must first contact the dentist or dental center that provided your services.
Can you pay off smile direct early?
Can I pay off my SmilePay™ early? Yes! Call 0800 031 8396 and we’ll be happy to help you process your payment for the remaining balance. Can I use insurance to pay for SmileDirectClub clear aligners?
How do I get a refund from SDC?
Pack your unused aligners, in their original bags, and ship them back to SmileDirectClub. Contact our customer care team at 800-848-7566 to initiate the return process. SmileDirectClub needs proof of shipment to honor a refund, so please use a trackable carrier like FedEx or UPS.
What happens if I skip an aligner?
Therefore, skipping an aligner or advancing to a new aligner too soon may incorporate adaptation “errors” at the aligner-tooth interface. This simply means that the fit of the aligner will be compromised even though the aligner may not feel any different on the teeth.
Can you sue SmileDirectClub?
However, users of Smile Direct Club aligners have reported that the aligners can crack and damage teeth and cause significant pain. Lawsuits against Smile Direct Club maintain that the product is unsafe, and that the manufacturer fails to supervise its use.
Is Invisalign guaranteed for life?
Some plans have a $2,000 maximum lifetime for coverage, which is usually about a third of the cost of Invisalign. This will sometimes act as a sizable down payment towards Invisalign and can get you into a monthly payment plan with your dentist or orthodontist.
Can SmileDirectClub mess up your teeth?
Myth: SmileDirectClub damages teeth and causes them to fall out. False. Our aligners will NOT damage healthy teeth. You should always maintain your regular cleanings with your local dentist to keep your teeth healthy and prevent any issues.
Is there a lawsuit against SmileDirectClub?
In 2020, Jennifer Holt v. SmileDirectClub, LLC, an Oklahoma woman, filed a class-action lawsuit against SmileDirectClub, citing alleged TCPA violations. In 2021, a New Jersey suit argued that SmileDirectClub’s treatment plans violated the dental board and the Corporate Practice of Dentistry statute.
What is wrong with SmileDirectClub?
Most of the complaints involve customer service issues — such as broken aligners, delivery issues and payment problems — but dozens describe concerns about treatment results: complaints like broken teeth and nerve damage.
Can aligners pull your teeth out?
Either way, removing your aligner incorrectly definitely can cause further damage to your loose tooth. I’ve had patient with 9 attachements on the same arch and with the correct method of removing the aligner taught/learned, it can be very straight forward and safe. Make a follow up appointment with your dentist now.
Is SmileDirectClub worth the money?
SmileDirectClub is worth it if you want straighter teeth without the cost of traditional braces and you have only minor to moderate tooth issues. There’s little risk to learning if you’re a candidate for treatment with SmileDirectClub, and the company includes a “Lifetime Smile Guarantee.”
Why you should not use SmileDirectClub?
Did SmileDirect ruin your teeth?
Can I still wear a cracked aligner?
While cracked Invisalign® trays may typically be worn to ensure timely progress with teeth alignment, broken aligners should not be worn.