Smile Direct Club or Invisalign?

I haven't used Smile Direct, but I currently have Invisalign. I had braces in middle school, but never wore my retainers (silly me). I love it though. Way easier than braces as long as your good about keeping them in when you aren't eating. Check you're insurance, a lot of insurances will cover half the cost. My dentist offers Invisalign pretty cheap so I went that route, but i did like the information I found on Smile Direct, it's probably the exact same service. There are probably instances where it won't work, my dentist actually had to make minor shavings between my teeth for them all to fit together, for example. But if your issue is minor it sounds like Smile Direct would work for you. My teeth were pretty crooked btw, and they're already looking so straight!

My sister is a dentist and completely advised against smile direct cause you don’t have a dentist monitoring your progress. That being said, I went and used SD instead of Invisalign because my insurance didn’t cover any of it. I read online that you have to be very diligent in keeping them on because you’re not getting monitored. I am extremely happy with the results, it’s been 5 months and my teeth are back to the way they were. I only have a week left of having to wear them!!! I’ve never worn braces and my teeth were perfect until I got into my industry, so needing to get my teeth straight was a must!

I used SDC and was extremely happy with my results. You'll find mixed reviews online, just like any other service. My best advice is to continue seeing your regular dentist twice yearly and be honest with them about using SDC. That way they will notice any irregularities.

Does SDC correct bite problems?

I just finished Invisalign and loved it. My friend’s fiancé used smile direct and had a great experience as well. With SDC you never have face to face contact with your orthodontist (all is online) their storefronts are more along the line of retail locations than medical offices.


For me, it was worth it to pay more for in-person visits with a licensed orthodontist.

I have Invisalign. I’ve read so many horror stories about smile direct club bc they don’t move the jaw with the liners and you don’t have orthodontist supervision over time. Just what I’ve read. But I’ve had a great experience with Invisalign. I mean perfect teeth, no treatment and no payments would have been my first choice but Invisalign has been good.

I used SmileDirect - had a 7 month plan and finished in January of this year. I am very happy overall. My teeth are not perfect and did not end up like my plan showed, but they are much better than they were and I spent way less money. My only advice is to be aware that with SDC you may not be done by the time of your wedding - they can be horrible at shipping their products (very delayed, send wrong aligners etc) and it is possible you may need a mid course or end course correction. You also have to wear your retainers full time for a bit after you are finished (depends on the person).

My fiancé is doing Invisalign and it’s working real well for him. He’s only had it for about 4 weeks now but I def see an improvement!

Update!!!


I went with Smile Direct Club and so far so good!! My HSA (health savings account) through work covered the cost of almost my entire treatment and my treatment will be complete one month prior to the big day!!
Here is my day 1 photo!!

My teeth hurt but it’s normal for the first few days. I’m also getting skin treatments so don’t mind my face and it’s texture right now. 🙃

I tried smiledirect and that was painful, its hard to stick to it and also some trays don't fit even after wearing them for the time it needs to be worn for. I have gone and gotten the regular old braces and am rocking a new color every month.