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SmileDirectClub

Overall Rating

3.3

671 Customer Reviews

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Summary

SmileDirectClub promises to give you a straighter smile within six months of wearing its customizable aligners. While this procedure can straighten teeth for some people, it has limitations compared to traditional braces.

Pros

  • More cost-effective than braces
  • Many positive customer success stories
  • Simple pricing plan, often covered by insurance
  • Faster results than traditional braces

Cons

  • Only works for mild to moderate tooth issues
  • Didn’t work for everyone
  • Some customer complaints about quality, receiving the wrong aligners
  • You won’t undergo comprehensive medical testing beforehand as you would with traditional dental procedures

Customer Reviews

3.3 Stars out of 671 Reviews
5 Star:50% 4 Star:4% 3 Star:1% 2 Star:6% 1 Star:36%
56% Recommend This Company
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Posted on Oct 23, 2019

Don’t waste your money!

By Travis L., Cleveland, OH, Verified Reviewer

This company is a joke. The worst customer service I’ve ever received by far. The first set of aligners they sent me only fit for about four or five sets. I had to get a reevaluation. I’ve been waiting on my reevaluation aligners for over 2 and 1/2 months. Every time I call for an update the only thing I’m told is a few days. Do not waste your money.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Smile Direct Club

Oct 24, 2019

Hello Travis, we're concerned to see this, as we take pride in the attention that our customer care team devotes to all communication efforts. In order to better assist you, I will be sending you a private message. Best, Valerie.

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 23, 2019

Great experience

By Mario A., Attleboro, MA, Verified Reviewer

Crystal was great, she was explaining and answering all my questions. She made the process easy and fun.

Great experience overall, now looking forward to a new smile and brighter teeth.

Thanks Crystal.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Smile Direct Club

Oct 24, 2019

Hello Mario, we appreciate your positive words! We're honored. Best, Valerie.

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 22, 2019

Update

By Tracey A., New York, Verified Reviewer

Do not be fooled by the message they left regarding working with me in private off-line. Despite having left them my cell phone number on their private response last week, nobody has contacted me and nobody is working with me to resolve the situation.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 9 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 22, 2019

SmileBus

By Jannette F., North Carolina, Verified Reviewer

Oh, my goodness gracious! After way too many years of being embarrassed by my teeth, I'm FINALLY on my way to beginning my Smile Journey.

I purchased a kit, but decided against it. And I couldn't be more happier. Not only is there a SmileShop about an hour away from where I live, but Smile Direct Club came to me! Well, to my city, that is. The big, purple bus made me grin from ear to ear when I saw it parked outside the mall.

What made me smile even more, was the wonderful ladies who greeted me and made me feel welcomed. And at ease. As for my Smile Guide, I was SUPER blessed to have a young lady by the name of Destiny! She totally rocks!

The whole process was fun and relaxing. I totally recommend getting a scan over taking impressions yourself. It's fast, painless and more accurate!

Can't wait to get my aligners! And to start smiling!

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Smile Direct Club

Oct 22, 2019

Hi Jannette, thank you so much for the positive feedback and for taking the time to post this review. Our customers help us to constantly learn and improve what we do. I'm so glad the SmileShop visit was a great one and will pass on the feedback to our shop managers!

Posted on Oct 22, 2019

Reimbursed if you have orthodontic benefits - FALSE STATEMENT

By Crystal P., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Verified Reviewer

When I went to SmileDirect in the first place, I told them that I will only sign on to the treatment if my insurance company covers the procedure. She assured me that yes, if I have orthodontics coverage then it will be covered. EVEN to the point that she said "insurance companies like to see monthly charges" (the monthly payment plan was actually $200 MORE expensive than just paying for the full fee upfront, approx. $2200). Now I am paying out of my pocket, so WHY couldn’t I have just paid for the whole procedure up front to save money! Since JULY, I have been arguing with SUNLIFE and SmileDirect. This is very exhausting and time-consuming! Now I understand that there is NO coverage from insurance companies for TELEDENTIST. I think SmileDirect should reduce my charges for their services because they NEVER sent an estimate to my insurance provider from the start; they were only concerned with getting the SALE.

With regards to the procedure, I am half way completed, and my teeth are not aligning correctly when chewing on back teeth.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Smile Direct Club

Oct 22, 2019

Hi Crystal, thank you for taking the time to leave us with this feedback. We are concerned to hear this as SmileDirectClub works with most insurance companies in terms of reimbursement. We do offer reevaluations at the end of each SmilePlan if the ideal results are not reached. I will be reaching out via direct messenger to further assist. Best, Jeffrey.

Helpful Review? 4 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 21, 2019

Absolute disappointment

By Karen F., Florida, Verified Reviewer

I received my aligners, after wearing them for two days I cleaned them with warm water and they melted...I had to wait a month to get started again with a new set of aligners, it sounds like it was my fault (even though that's what they recommend for cleaning the aligners). After a month, I finally receive the new set and start again, month 2 week 3, I went to switch to my new set, and they were completely off, they did not fit my teeth, they were huge. I had to go in for a scan again where the manager treated me horribly, and told me that unfortunately, it will take 4-6 weeks for my replacements to arrive "SINCE THEY GET A LOT OF ORDERS" (Who cares? That was not my mistake.). I called customer service several times and they told me they were going to expedite my process and that I was going to get my new aligners, after 9 weeks and plenty of frustrating calls to customer service where they could not solve this problem because they tell you they have a lot of orders coming in and that their doing their best, I receive my new aligners. I was supposed to get 9 aligners and they only sent me 6 which means I will have to wait another month and a half for the rest of my treatment to arrive...I am tired and looking for solutions to try to cancel my membership. Any suggestions? They are telling me that there was a laboratory error that they will send me my 3 pending aligners in an expedited shipment, but everyone knows how the story continues.

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY.

Thanks!

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Smile Direct Club

Oct 22, 2019

Hi Karen, thanks for leaving us a review and sharing feedback about your experience. We have experienced a delay with some orders and should have any affected orders out by the end of the month. We understand how frustrating this is and are working to improve shipping times to prevent delays in the future. I'm reaching out to you privately to get some additional information to see how we can assist. Best, Madison.

Helpful Review? 6 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 19, 2019

Update

By Jeffrey V., Ohio, Verified Reviewer

They sent the correct aligners after 2 months and 8 phone calls and chats and numerous promises that were not kept. Although I received the new aligner the bottom one doesn't fit. The top one is perfect, but the bottom is correct. I can wear Month 5 week 2, but Month 5 3/4 week is not right. I tried on Month 6 Week 1 and I can get that one on, but not the one they sent me. I've called to let them know. I hope it won't take another 2 months! I should have been finished with this program by now!

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 6 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 19, 2019

Excellent service

By Jonathan A., Calgary, CA, Verified Reviewer

Excellent service I experienced when I visited the clinic. Awesome, very friendly staff.

Shout out to Alice who did my procedure. She explained thoroughly all the processes that will follow through. Highly recommend to the people who need this excellent service.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Smile Direct Club

Oct 21, 2019

Jonathan, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care.

Posted on Oct 18, 2019

So disappointed

By Dominique P., New Mexico, Verified Reviewer

I am so disappointed in this company. I purchased the starter kit using my debit card. When I was sent the impression kit, I filled out the payment plan card. I was given the option to pay with a different card or the card on file. I chose to pay with a different card and put in all of the information to have that card charged. I check my bank account and $1795 was taken out of my checking account instead of the credit card I had provided the information to have charged. I can’t afford to have the full amount taken out of my checking account, that’s why I asked that it was taken from another card.

I call immediately and ask to have it refunded and taken from the other card provided. I was told it would be refunded in 7-10 business days. I don’t have 7-10 business days to have $1795 missing from my account. They offered to discount $100 off of my total for the mishap. $100, as if that would even begin to cover the potential overdraft fees. I had them just cancel my order altogether. I called back and spoke to someone else who offered me free retainers on top of the $100 off in order to keep my service. No thanks. He then said that he would leave a call back message for an account manager so that I may discuss having my money expedited...but the catch...I would have to wait 3-5 business days for a call back.

I’m fuming! I don’t have near $1800 to just have out of my account while they figure out when to send me my refund. They don’t care to keep you as a customer or the fact that you’re potentially having to pay fees for their mishap. I definitely would not recommend this company to anyone! If a company can do this before I even receive my aligners, I’m going to guess it doesn’t get any better per other reviews.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Smile Direct Club

Oct 21, 2019

Hi Dominique, thanks for leaving us a review. This is concerning to see and we would really like to make this right. I am sending you a private message to get some more information so we can help. Best, Madison.

Helpful Review? 8 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 18, 2019

Smile experience

By Federico N., Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Verified Reviewer

My SmileGuide, Anahi, was the nicest person, very relatable and explained the whole process very clearly. Got me excited to have chosen SmileDirectClub. The screening and teeth evaluation was seamless and included a teeth-whitening gift. Strongly satisfied with the quality of service provided.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Smile Direct Club

Oct 21, 2019

Federico, we really appreciate your feedback!

Posted on Oct 18, 2019

Dental scan at the Coral Springs SmileDirectClub

By Albert D., Wellington, FL, Verified Reviewer

Had an awesome experience at the Coral Springs location. The technician, Jodi, was amazing. She was very professional, courteous, and she did a great job taking my dental scans, thank you. Highly recommend going to this location.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Company Response from Smile Direct Club

Oct 21, 2019

We love providing a convenient option for our customers. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, Albert.

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