{"id":569,"date":"2019-09-06T17:58:34","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T17:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/?p=569"},"modified":"2019-10-03T17:58:44","modified_gmt":"2019-10-03T17:58:44","slug":"invisalign-vs-smile-direct-which-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/invisalign-vs-smile-direct-which-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Invisalign vs. Smile Direct: Which Is Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_245603787__1560799467_12261-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person smiling with white teeth\" class=\"wp-image-570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_245603787__1560799467_12261-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_245603787__1560799467_12261-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_245603787__1560799467_12261.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You had braces when you were a teenager, but you forgot to\nwear your retainer. Your teeth have since shifted back into a slightly crooked\nposition. Fortunately, there are two options for you when it comes to clear\naligners: Smile Direct and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> in Virginia\nBeach. Which one is right for your smile? How are they different? Let\u2019s look at\nthe pros and cons of each to help you make the right choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons of Smile Direct Club <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to straighten your smile without setting foot\ninto a dentist\u2019s office, Smile Direct Club may be just the choice for you. To\nget started, just take a smile assessment online, visit a local SmileShop to\nget your teeth scanned, and then a licensed dental professional will send you\nyour clear aligners in the mail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this method can soothe dental anxiety, which is a\nfairly common problem among Americans, it does come with a few disadvantages. If\nyou run into a problem with your treatment, you can\u2019t exactly call up your\ndentist in Virginia Beach with your concerns. Smile Direct aligners are quite\npopular, so their customer service phone lines are very busy. You may have to\nwait a while for your voice to be heard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All About Invisalign <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One major benefit of Invisalign over Smile Direct is that\nthe former can correct more severe bite alignment issues than the latter. This is\nbecause it\u2019s made at your dentist\u2019s office. Your dentist will take impressions\nof your unique bite and use them to craft your aligner trays. These trays will be\nmore accurate since your dentist most likely has more experience taking\nimpressions of teeth than you do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, if you have a problem during your treatment, you\ndon\u2019t have to make any potentially frustrating customer service calls. You can\nsimply call your dentist. Although Invisalign costs more than Smile Direct, you\ncan rest easy knowing that your treatment will be under the supervision of your\ntrusted dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the Bottom Line?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you look at both options, one of them stands out as the\nclear winner. Invisalign provides a lot more benefits. Although, if you only\nhave minor alignment issues, you can probably still achieve the results you\nwant with Smile Direct. Talk to your dentist about which choice would be better\nfor your smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Stephanie Santos aims to help patients overcome their dental\nfear with gentle and compassionate care to all her patients at Smile by Design\nin Virginia Beach. She is a certified Invisalign provider, so she can help you\nsafely achieve the straight smile you deserve. To schedule an Invisalign\nconsultation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/contact-us.html\">contact\nDr. Santos<\/a> at (757) 499-9639. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You had braces when you were a teenager, but you forgot to wear your retainer. Your teeth have since shifted back into a slightly crooked position. Fortunately, there are two options for you when it comes to clear aligners: Smile Direct and Invisalign in Virginia Beach. Which one is right for your smile? 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