The most important part of having dental appliances, like your aligners and retainers, is (drumroll please) actually wearing them. To do that, they have to be clean and … not lost. Appliance hygiene isn’t just good for your health, it makes for a better experience. Dr. Kenneth Pyle, a top dentist in cosmetic dentistry who pioneered the use of intraoral photography, is here to talk about the importance of taking care of your aligners and retainers.  Know where they are First things first: Try not to lose your retainers or aligners. Sounds simple, but it happens often. Dr. Pyle tells us tha ..read more

We all know we should floss regularly. But, if we’re being honest, it’s a part of the daily oral care routine that’s easy to let fall by the wayside. So, is it really that big of a deal if we don’t floss? And, if it is, how do we actually incorporate it into our daily routine? Celebrity cosmetic dentist and best-selling author Dr. Catrise Austin reminds us why flossing is an essential part of any oral care routine and gives us some tips on keeping up with it. You’re about to become a pro at flossing – and we’ll show you how SmileDirectClub’s line of water flossers will help keep it that way.&n ..read more

Taking Action to Strengthen the Business We know our customers trust us with one of their most important assets – their smile – and we take that trust seriously. In turn, we’ve always been committed to having a strong business to support our mission to help everyone get a smile they love. Today, we took on an important step to strengthen SmileDirectClub. We announced a process to implement a comprehensive transaction where the Company’s founders committed to invest significant capital into our business and improve our financial position. As part of that transaction, SmileDirectClub has volunta ..read more

Thinking about whitening your teeth but don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right place. We’ll walk you through how to get the pearly whites of your dreams with Dr. Zaihly Lisette Azar – a leader in aesthetic restorative dentistry and dental surgery with over 25 years of experience. Whitening your teeth is safe, easy, and can help boost your confidence. Whatever your whitening goals, SmileDirectClub has great products that Dr. Azar recommends. Where do I begin? There’s a huge world of whitening products out there. Different formats with different formulas, prices, and time commitmen ..read more

We’ve got all the answers you need about SmileDirectClub’s bright on teeth whitening. Whitening your smile has never been easier. The best part? You don’t have to pay premium prices for premium whitening. Our bright on premium teeth whitening contains our proprietary Bright Boost formula, which has the same enamel-safe whitening agent used by dentists – for half the cost. And it whitens teeth in just 1 week. We’re answering your most commonly asked questions here to arm you with everything you need to know to get a brighter, confident smile. How do I use bright on? Here’s everything you need t ..read more

You recently completed your 3D image at a SmileShop, or you mailed back your impression kit to us. Now you’re probably wondering, what’s next? That straight smile you’ve always dreamed of is only a few steps away! Here’s what to expect as you begin your journey toward your beautiful new grin. 1. We build a 3D model of your teeth. One of our state-licensed dental professionals uses the impressions of your mouth or the 3D image from your SmileShop visit to see exactly what’s going on. We build an individualized smile plan to straighten your teeth, month by month, moving each tooth like a puzzle ..read more

A new SmileDirectClub smile was the last step on Spencer’s 6-year journey to becoming the man he is today. Spencer, a transgender man, says that straightening his teeth was the final step in this major life transformation. “It was just the one thing that was missing from the whole package that I saw myself as,” he says. “I feel like my transition is complete now.” SmileDirectClub was able to provide exactly what he wanted While all Club members come to us to improve their smile, each has their own unique needs and goals. In Spencer’s case, he wanted to straighten his top teeth and ..read more

Wearing clear aligners to reset your smile is a far cry from the hardware and rubber bands of yesteryear. But while the aligners might look almost invisible, they won’t necessarily feel invisible — because they’re working hard to give you your best smile. As they adjust your teeth, you’ll likely need to adjust to wearing them. Here are some things that might happen when wearing aligners that are totally normal. 1. Your mouth feels sore Your aligners have to put pressure on your teeth to get them moving, and that can feel uncomfortable. They’ll need some time to relax into wearing aligners, but ..read more

Growing up in rural McCamey, Texas might have been a bit too quiet for many kids, but Julia found plenty of activities to feed her insatiable curiosity . This 17-year-old plays the bass guitar, makes a perfect pie crust, enjoys refinishing furniture, and loves powerlifting heavy weights. Like most teenagers, she also loves hanging out with friends, but as she got older she started to become more self conscious of her smile. “Smiling is pretty important when you’re around people; it makes everyone feel good. I’m not sure what our friendships would be like if people didn’t smile ..read more

You’ve got your SmileDirectClub impression kit. Now we’ll show you how to take good dental impressions at home with a step by step video.  You’ve purchased your impression kit, and you’re ready to get a smile you love. Taking your impressions is easy, and it only takes 30 minutes. Your kit includes 2 sets of trays, putty, and easy-to-follow instructions on how to capture clear impressions that will be used to create your smile plan and clear aligners. The kit also comes with a Smile Stretcher, which will help you take photos of your teeth. Getting started is risk-free. If our state-licensed d ..read more