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SmileCareClub Clear Braces Review - Nashville, TN
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I am a 42 year old female who had braces twenty...
mdean9999January 8, 2015
$1,800
I am a 42 year old female who had braces twenty years ago to correct minor/moderate crowding on my top teeth. I stopped wearing my retainer (bad move!) about six or seven years ago. Of course my crowding returned - although I am beginning this treatment before it gets as bad as it was before braces. I contacted Smile Care Club (out of Nashville, TN) around October 2014. I uploaded photos (kind of difficult to take some of them) and after a few hiccups, received my impression kit in November. I sent in my impressions in late November and received my starter aligner a few weeks after that. I tried it on and called them to okay the fit around Christmas, then received my a box of ten aligners on January 6, 2015. I am on a 20 aligner plan and was told it would take 15 months. I attribute a longer than expected treatment to the fact that I am getting my bottom teeth straightened, which I did not do twenty years ago. I am a little disappointed that each aligner set has to be worn three weeks (instead of Invisalign's two weeks) but it's not the end of the world. So far I have received excellent customer service during the handful of times that I've had to call and chat with someone. I am a tiny bit skeptical about the treatment due to the drastically lower cost than what I was quoted for Invisalign and the fact that Smile Care Club is a new company. I am willing to take the chance though because the price is about 60% less than my other quote and I don't have to commit to regular office visits - yahoo! (unless something goes awry). So I am on my first days of my first aligner and have virtually no discomfort other than a little soreness when I brush my teeth. So far so good!
Replies (14)
January 9, 2015
Welcome to RealSelf! I'm interested in seeing how your progress is with Smile Care Club! I haven't even heard of it before so it must be really new!
January 12, 2015
My teeth appear to be similar to yours. I am wondering what plan did you have to go with and how much did it cost? I am looking into some form of clear braces treatment and I need something that will be cheaper than Invisalign or metal braces.
Thanks
January 14, 2015
I am on the twenty aligner plan - which, I think, is their longest. The price is $1,800 plus the cost of a retainer (approximately $200). When you initially contact them, they charge a small refundable fee for the impression kit to make sure you are a candidate. If you are not, they refund the fee. It's risk free from a monetary standpoint so that's one of the reasons why I felt relatively comfortable with them.
November 18, 2015
Hello! I'm curious what they are charging you for your treatment plan???
November 18, 2015
Sorry. I just seen below that you are paying $1800 for a 20 aligner plan. Is that for 20 aligners total or for top a bottom. I'm asking because they quoted me $1400 for 10 each for top/bottom. A total of 20. I am already very weary of the fact they want to do the same treatment on top when it need very very little work ad my bottom is not nearly as bad as yours. They actually quoted me more then the dentist.
December 31, 2015
I'm sorry - just saw this. Not sure if I replied. The cost for me was $1,800 total for 20 aligners, top and bottom.
UPDATED FROM mdean9999
22 days post
Second Aligners
mdean9999January 28, 2015
I put in my second set of aligners yesterday evening. The fit seemed tighter than the first ones and I have a little more soreness but nothing terrible. I find that I'm wearing them on average 18-19 hours a day so I'm going to try to step that up with this second set. I haven't really noticed any difference in my teeth but will post a pic if I see a change. See you on the third set!
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January 29, 2015
It'd be super early to see any difference :D. Are you feeling a difference when you floss, though?
January 29, 2015
LOL Yes - I guess it is pretty early ha. I notice a difference when I floss definitely. And maybe it's my imagination but the overlap on my front teeth seem a tiiiiiiny bit smaller. Probably just wishful thinking. :-)
January 30, 2015
We only have one pic to compare so I can't say, but it's possible you're seeing tiny changes :D. With Invisalign, I don't usually expect to see real differences until maybe tray 5 or 6 in a case like yours.
February 18, 2015
Are you seriously having some unknown person who is paid to answer phones and likely has NO dental training rearrange your teeth? I hear the company is looking into at-home heart surgery next. If I needed my teeth straightened, I for one would be sure it was being monitored by a trained professional, not some customer service rep. But, to each his own.
March 12, 2015
Im guessing you know nothing about the company.
From their website:
Every SmileCareClub invisible aligner treatment is overseen by a licensed dental professional. Our dental staff reviews each SmileCareClub member’s photos, medical history, and dental impressions before determining the exact treatment option.
You are basically assigned a dentist that will oversee your progress the whole time. Invisalign isn't THAT much different. You are still doing everything yourself, you're just going to the dentist every so often to check your teeth. Same thing. You pay thousands more just for those few check ups.
UPDATED FROM mdean9999
1 month post
Third Set In
mdean9999February 18, 2015
Put in my third aligner set last night. Very little discomfort. I noticed that my teeth are whiter than they have been in years. All the brushing and flossing are keeping them in great shape. I've also lost about five pounds since the start lol. No more snacking!!
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March 4, 2015
Will be getting my impression kit tomorrow. I have a very minor case though. Can't wait to get my first set of aligners! Will be following along your progress.
March 8, 2015
How are things going so far? Any changes?
March 12, 2015
Everything is going well - not really noticing anything yet - maybe minor change in my front teeth. I'm about to post about putting the fourth set in.
January 25, 2016
Working well so far - I am putting in my last aligner next week - after that I'll post some pics!
Hi, and thanks for starting a review here! Smile Care Club is so new, and we have almost no reviews of it here. I'd love it if you'd explain even more. It sounds like there's no doctor involved at all--am I misunderstanding that?
Wow. That is a fascinating business model! I really, really hope you'll continue to update us on your progress! I know there are a lot of people who simply cannot afford invisalign who might be able to do this!