Sciota, Pennsylvania
At the end of 2023, SmileDirectClub went out of business. The sudden shuttering of this popular mail-order orthodontic company left all of its customers in limbo. Pending orders went unfulfilled and customer questions went unanswered as all customer support services immediately ended. Meanwhile, existing clients still were obligated to continue making payments for the orders they had received.
“That’s got to be very frustrating for them to have spent time and money in a treatment, and then all of a sudden the rug gets shoved out underneath their feet,” Dr. Martin Guymon, the President of the American Association of Orthodontists, told The Associated Press.
If you’re one of the tens of thousands of current customers impacted by the closure of SmileDirectClub, read on to see how your Sciota dentist can help.
The benefits of professional dentistry
At Quiet Valley Dental, we offer aligner therapy through Invisalign, Much like the aligners you might receive from a mail-order company, these plastic aligners apply gentle pressure to straighten teeth. You receive a different set of aligners every few weeks over the course of treatment.
The biggest difference between our orthodontic treatment and receiving your aligners at home? Your treatment is overseen, every step of the way, by a professional, experienced and highly-trained dentist.
The risks of at-home orthodontics
As seen by the failure of SmileDirectClub, at-home orthodontics can leave you stranded. If you’re going through another business for orthodontic treatment by mail, you face an array of other risks, such as:
- Because you are never seen in person by a qualified dentist or orthodontist, you may experience more rapid tooth movement than what is safe.
- You may compromise the health of your gums or the stability of your supporting bone structure.
- If your teeth do not fit together properly as you undergo treatment, this can damage the joints, muscles or elevate your risk of potential temporomandibular joint disorder.
- Mail-order orthodontics tend to have a “one size fits all” methodology, meaning they may not be a viable treatment option for patients with severe alignment problems.
How we can help patients left in the cold by mail-order orthodontics
At-home orthodontics operate on an “at your own risk” basis, as the unfortunate clients of SmileDirectClub now are experiencing. We’re here to help. If you’re a former SmileDirectClub patient, you need to be evaluated to make sure your oral health and wellness are not being compromised by your mail-order aligners.
If you’ve been interested in straightening your teeth, orthodontic treatment is available at Quiet Valley Dental for patients of any age. Invisalign is more convenient and comfortable than traditional braces, and also works more quickly to achieve results in many cases.
Invisalign therapy can benefit patients dealing with:
- Crooked teeth
- A crossbite
- An underbite
- An overbite
Orthodontic treatment in Sciota, Pennsylvania
We empathize with anyone dealing with the closure of SmileDirectClub. Right now, Quiet Valley Dental is offering a free consultation for patients in the Sciota area impacted by the shuttering of this mail-order orthodontic company. To find out more information, call our office at (570) 992-7040 or visit us online.
