American Association of Orthodontists Issues Guidance to SmileDirectClub Patients Following Abrupt Closure Offers Warning about Mail-Order Orthodontics

T. LOUIS, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is offering guidance to patients impacted by the recent closure of SmileDirectClub and patients being approached by other " mail-order " teeth straightening companies. Given SmileDirectClub ' s abrupt shut down, patients have been left with questions and concerns about their ongoing orthodontic treatment." The best thing SmileDirectClub patients can do at this point is to book an in-person exam with a licensed orthodontist in their area, " said Myron Guymon, DDS, MS, President of the AAO. " Most SmileDirectClub patients have not had an x-ray or in-person exam, which are critical to ensuring an accurate diagnosis and safe and effective treatment plan. "Patients of SmileDirectClub and others concerned about mail-order orthodontics should take the following steps:Make an appointment with a local licensed orthodontist. For a searchable list of experienced orthodontists in every state, US territory and Canadian province visit https://aaoinfo.org/locator.At the appointment, share all concerns and past treatments. Feel confident knowing that an orthodontist has specialized education and experience and has helped patients in similar situations. If finances are a concern, when booking the appointment, ask about complimentary consultations offered by many AAO orthodontists.Beware of other mail-order orthodontic companies feeding on SmileDirectClub ' s fai...
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