Invisible Braces Treatment Process

How does it work?

Our clear aligners come as a set of multiple aligners. Each aligner will make slight adjustments to tooth position, a process that is mapped out in advance by a SmileDirectClub affiliated, duly licensed dentist or orthodontist who reviews your case. You’ll begin wearing a new set of aligners as prescribed, advancing you to the next stage of your new smile. We make it even easier by shipping your aligners directly to you.

Clear Aligners

Our clear aligner therapy includes several sets of tight-fitting, custom-made, BPA-free clear plastic trays that gradually shift teeth into their desired position.

For a regular clear aligner treatment your doctor will give you 12 clear aligners in avarage. Patients should change each aligner with the next one after every 2 weeks.. Patients should use the aligners 22 hours in a day.

Nighttime Clear Aligners

For nighttime clear aligner treatment your doctor will give you 12 to 24 clear aligners. Same as regular clear aligners patients should change each aligner with the next one after every 2 weeks. The main diffirence of clear aligner treatment and nighttime clear aligment treatment is the treatment duration. Patients should use the aligners 10 hour in a day continiously for this treatment. Because of this reason nighttime clean aligner treatment takes more time to straighten your teeth.

Nighttime clear aligner treatment is not available for every patient. After the doctor consultation patients can prefere nigttime clear aligner treatment if they are suitable for this treatment.

There are three key reasons to take advantage of SmileDirectClub’s Nighttime Clear Aligners:

• Convenience: Customers can get the smile they’ll love while only wearing aligners for 10 hours per night;
• Affordability: Nighttime Clear Aligners cost up to 60% less than traditional braces. You can get a smile you love for a flat fee.
• Accessibility: Customers using Nighttime Clear Aligners may have careers or lifestyles that preclude them from wearing aligners during the day. These customers now have the flexibility to only focus on straightening their teeth at night. 

Nighttime Clear Aligner therapy provides a more discreet, flexible teeth straightening solution for customers who cannot commit to 22 hours of daily wear. 10-hour aligners are safe and very discreet to wear because customers only wear them at night and when they sleep.

Who is not eligible for invisible braces?

Every SmileDirectClub order begins with a free Smile Assessment and a remote impression kit or 3D image to determine if you are a smile candidate. The clear aligner system is designed for minor to moderate teeth correction, including space between teeth, crowding, rotations, and some bite correction. Am I a Candidate?

What if I still have my wisdom teeth?

If your dentist has recommended removal of wisdom teeth, then please follow that direction. If not, you can purchase our remote impression kit or book a scan and a state-licensed dentist or orthodontist will review your smile for you. And if it is determined that remote aligner treatment isn’t right for you, we will refund the cost of your impression kit.

Am I a candidate for invisible braces if I have an implant?

Our aligners can work for some customers who have an implant. The licensed dentist or orthodontist assigned to you will assess your smile and determine if SmileDirectClub aligners are the best fit for you. If they determine they're not the best fit for your needs, the cost of your impression kit or scan is fully refundable.

Can I use invisible braces if I have missing teeth?

Our aligners can work for some customers who have missing teeth. The licensed dentist or orthodontist assigned to you will assess your smile and determine if SmileDirectClub aligners are the best fit for you. If they determine they're not the best fit for your needs, the cost of your impression kit or scan is fully refundable.

Is there a minimum age required to use invisible braces?

Our minimum age requirement is 12 years old, and patients must have all permanent teeth present. For patients under the age of 18, we need a parent/guardian signature on the Medical/Dental History Form provided during the evaluation step.

Will my teeth hurt during treatment?

Much like the days after a good workout at the gym, most people experience some tooth soreness for a few days after wearing new aligners. This is perfectly normal. It is a sign that your aligners are working, gently moving your teeth to their final destination. This soreness should gradually go away after the first few days of wearing new aligners.