Clear Blue Smiles is excited to unveil a groundbreaking initiative aimed at elevating the dental industry’s environmental sustainability standards. With a commitment to high-quality patient care and a keen focus on minimizing their carbon footprint, our team has partnered with international recycling leader TerraCycle to enable patients to easily recycle their used clear aligners.    “We are looking forward to offering a truly comprehensive clear aligners recycling program for doctors and their patients,” said Kevin Dillard, CEO of Clear Blue Smiles. “Removing plastic that we cr ..read more

The dental industry is an essential part of healthcare, providing preventative and corrective services for maintaining oral health. However, like many industries, it has a significant environmental impact. From single-use plastics to energy-intensive equipment, the dental industry generates a significant amount of waste and contributes to the global carbon footprint. Fortunately, many practices are now adopting sustainable ways to reduce their impact on the environment. Need some tips on how you can join this movement? Keep reading to find out how you can reduce your practice’s impact on the e ..read more

To get the best results from your clear aligner treatment, ensure your doctor is taking complete diagnostics. Demand for aesthetic orthodontic treatments is increasing as more people are seeking alternatives to traditional metal braces. Clear aligners are a convenient and comfortable option for orthodontic treatment. As such, they have gained immense popularity over the past decade. With this demand, many online options have become available. So how do you choose? The first thing to consider is what tests and diagnostics they require prior to treatment. First step in evaluating an at-home ..read more

Healthy habits can have an immense impact beyond your own personal wellness. Small daily changes to your routine can benefit you and have a positive impact on the environment. Drinking enough water daily and flossing your teeth may come second nature to most people, but there are some who can struggle to incorporate these habits into their daily lives. Not because they don’t care – they just may not know where to begin. That’s where we hope to help! We’ve partnered with Healthy Human to create a co-branded drink tumbler. By offering our patients this reusable beverage container we hope to mini ..read more

  The simple answer? Yes, bamboo toothbrushes are better than plastic ones. Switching to a bamboo toothbrush is a simple way to reduce the use of plastic at home. Plastic toothbrushes – just like drinking straws and other types of single-use plastic – are extremely difficult to recycle and don’t break down in the environment. Bamboo is biodegradable and has a considerably smaller ecological footprint compared to plastic.   Over a billion toothbrushes will be thrown away in the U.S. this year and most of them are plastic. That’s enough to wrap around the Earth four times!   “Pl ..read more

You’ve found a qualified, licensed orthodontist and are eager to visit their office, but before the visit get prepared. Finding the right orthodontist is an important decision that’s why we’ve created this list of 10 questions to ask when choosing an orthodontist. It is important to be armed with knowledge and the right questions to ask so you can evaluate what type of care you (or your child) will receive. We know you want to find the best care and get an excellent result at an affordable price, so we’ve put together this list of questions to take on your visit. It is important to come prepar ..read more

The introduction of teleorthodontics – sometimes referred to as ‘do-it-yourself’ or ‘mail order clear braces’ – has fast-tracked changes in orthodontics in a way we’ve never seen before. What once was an expensive treatment for aligning teeth, now has become more affordable and accessible.   Here are some important things to know about this growing industry:   Teleorthodontics is a booming market. In fact, one at-home-aligners company was recently valued at $8.9 billion. Why? Price and convenience are generating unstoppable consumer demand.    Associations and state denta ..read more

Have you ever wondered if  “DIY” – or at home – dentistry and orthodontic treatment is good for you?  The American Association of Orthodontists has talked a lot about the dangers of do-it-yourself (“DIY”) orthodontics over the last several years. But what exactly is “DIY” orthodontics? And is it safe to seek this type of treatment?   Definition of DIY Dentistry and Orthodontics Most people would say that do-it-yourself dentistry and orthodontics is caring for your dental health without licensed professional oversight.  Sound ludacris? Well, have you ever pulled a primary, o ..read more

Importance of Diagnostic Exams   Have you ever wondered if any of the at-home “perfect smile” clear aligner treatments are too good to be true? Chances are, if the treatment does not involve a licensed orthodontist, then the proper precautions aren’t being taken.    At Clear Blue Smiles, we know that having a general diagnostic exam with a licensed expert is the proper way to ensure a healthy, beautiful smile. That’s why we invented Clear Blue Smiles clear aligner treatment. We combine expert care, advanced technology and the best clear aligners on the market to create better sm ..read more

Corporate Social Responsibility   Clear Blue Smiles’ pledge of corporate social responsibility will make a positive impact on the environment by partnering with Ocean Blue Project. At Clear Blue Smiles, we know that plastic is fantastic at moving teeth, but pretty terrible for the environment. That’s why we pledge to remove at least 100 times the amount of plastic from the environment than what is used to create new, beautiful smiles.   Did you know that an estimated 50 tons of plastic toothbrushes enter the world’s oceans every year? And that it takes silk floss up to 80 years to de ..read more