In late 2023, it was announced that SmileDirectClub was going out of business. The shocking move left over two million of their customers high and dry with half-finished aligner treatments and those who have completed the teeth shifting without a SmileDirectClub retainer. Many customers are worried about their teeth shifting back whether they have completed […]
Near the end of 2023, SmileDirectClub filed for bankruptcy after not being able to turn a profit after going public in 2019. Founded in 2014, the telehealth company had more than 2 million customers worldwide. At one point, SmileDirectClub was worth almost $9 Billion. What happened to SmileDirectClub? In 2014, SmileDirectClub was founded out of […]
You know your retainer is somewhere in the house. Was it on your nightstand? Is it in your bathroom drawer? Maybe you left it on the kitchen counter? You may begin to forget about it and figure you’ll find it at your convenience. Not wearing a retainer for a month? Not a good idea. Here’s […]
Your braces are off and your dentist hands you your new Essix retainer. They tell you to wear this retainer for 20 to 22 hours a day, only taking it out to eat or drink. That sounds easy at first, but as you enter your first week, you realize that taking your retainer out every […]
You’ve worked on hitting the top shelf, mastered a few new dekes, and racked up quite a few ginos during your hockey career. You’re on the path to stardom for your team, but suddenly your season is in jeopardy after a puck hits your face knocking out your teeth that require an expensive dental visit. […]
Covid-19 gripped the world in early 2020 causing nations to close, businesses to shut down, and death across the world. While the world slowly returns to normalcy, people are still being infected with different degrees of Covid. Each case of Covid is unique and you may experience different side effects, and symptoms, or need treatments. […]
Bones come in all shapes and sizes. Every human has bones, but what are they exactly? How do bones form and what are their purposes? Are teeth bones? There are plenty of questions about bones and we are here to answer some of the most common questions about teeth and bones. What is a Bone? […]
When teeth appear yellow or off-white, many people consider teeth whitening to help brighten their smile. Years ago, you would have scheduled an appointment with your dentist for a whitening procedure. However, these days drugstores are filled with a variety of different teeth whitening treatments, making it something you can do in the comfort of […]
Your mouth is packed full of bacteria and, when you wear your mouthguard, that bacteria is transferred to it. Regular rinsing and brushing after wearing it helps reduce that bacteria, but deep cleaning at least once a week kills the bacteria, helping to prevent it from growing and even making you sick. While over-the-counter products […]
You went to put in your retainer last night only to find it didn’t look quite right. White crusty spots scattered the surface of your retainer. Yellow discoloration seems to have replaced the clear or white appearance of your clear retainer. You may also notice a less-than-appealing smell coming from your retainer too. YUCK! What […]
