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Are smile direct club aligners as good as Invisalign? (photo)

mittadamOct 6, 2016
I have a posterior crossbite, omega-shaped arch, a narrow smile, and my canines seem like they protrude a little. My dentist said I would be a good candidate for Invisalign to open things up and broaden my smile. Unfortunately it's expensive, and I would rather do the Smile Direct Club if I can count on the same results.

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Dr. John McDonald, DMD
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Answered on Dec 9, 2016
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