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Smilelove Review: Our #3 Choice for At-Home Teeth Straightening

August 4, 2018

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Service Overview

What is Smilelove?

Smilelove is an online service that ships custom teeth aligners to your home, helping you get a straighter smile without a single trip to the dentist. Their aligners look and feel like Invisalign — they fit right over your teeth and are much less visible than traditional braces. They gradually straighten your teeth over the course of four to five months.

Founded in 2017, Smilelove is newer and less well established than some of its competitors in the home teeth straightening business. However, Smilelove stands out by offering lower prices and the strongest customer satisfaction guarantee in the business.

Candid Co Review

August 3, 2018

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Service Overview

What is Candid Co?

Candid Co is an online service that ships custom teeth aligners to your door, helping you get a straighter smile without a single trip to the dentist. Their aligners look and feel like Invisalign — they fit right over your teeth and are much less visible than traditional braces. They gradually straighten your teeth over the course of four to five months.

Candid Co is not the only company to offer this type of service. A few other companies, including Smile Direct Club and Smile Love, offer a similar home teeth straightening solution. However, CandidCo stands out by guaranteeing that every customer’s treatment plan is overseen by a licensed orthodontist.

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Smile Direct Club Review

July 26, 2018

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Service Overview

What is Smile Direct Club?

Smile Direct Club, also known as SDC, is a service that ships custom invisible aligners to your door, making it more convenient than ever to straighten your teeth. Their aligners look and feel like Invisalign — they fit right over your teeth and are much less visible than traditional braces. They gradually straighten your teeth over the course of four to five months.

Smile Direct Club was started in 2013. It is the first and currently most popular alternative to having your teeth straightened by a local dentist or orthodontist using braces or Invisalign.

Smile Direct Club vs Invisalign

When comparing Smile Direct Club versus Invisalign, the biggest difference is that treatment with Invisalign is overseen in-person by a dentist or orthodontist, while with Smile Direct Club, a dentist or orthodontist oversees your case remotely and communicates with you online.

4 Best Home Teeth Straightening Kits Reviewed

July 20, 2018

A lot of young adults today wish they had straighter teeth, but don’t have the budget for braces or Invisalign. If that sounds like you, you may be a good candidate for home teeth straightening.

For less than a third of the cost of Invisalign, popular online services will ship a kit of custom invisible aligners directly to your home. Using one of these kits, you can get straighter teeth without a single trip to the dentist.

If you’re considering purchasing a home straightening kit, you have several options to choose from. Smile Direct Club is the most well known provider of home aligner treatment. Over the past couple of years, several new startups companies have begun offering compelling alternatives.

This guide outlines the features that set apart each of the top providers of home aligner kits. Which is your best choice for straighter teeth on an affordable budget? Read on to find out.

Types of Dental Retainers: What are my Options?

March 26, 2018

Did you recently finish treatment with braces or clear aligners? If so, you’re probably sick of having plastic and metal in your mouth and excited to show off your new smile. I bet you weren’t thrilled when your dentist suggested you start wearing a retainer.

If you’re like most people, one of these thoughts has probably crossed your mind:

a retainer will be uncomfortable
a retainer will be a hassle to clean and keep track of
a retainer will look funny
a retainer will interfere with my speech

Fortunately, you’ll typically have some options when it comes to picking out a retainer. With a bit of research and a conversation with your dental professional, you can find a retainer that’s comfortable and works well for you. Getting set up with the right retainer means you’ll get the most out of it. That’s a win-win for you and your teeth! [Read more…] about Types of Dental Retainers: What are my Options?

Lingual Braces: What You Should Know

March 24, 2018

If the thought of completely hiding your braces sounds great to you, lingual braces may be your perfect match. Lingual braces attach to the backs of your teeth instead of the front, making them virtually invisible. Not only are lingual braces hidden from view, but they also are very capable of correcting most misalignments of the teeth. This makes them a good fit for anyone with major dental crowding, spacing, or a bad bite. This guide gives you the information you need to decide if lingual braces are right for you. [Read more…] about Lingual Braces: What You Should Know