• Candid, an online orthodontic company that sends you custom-fit aligners to straighten your teeth, now offers improved features like remote monitoring and virtual check-ins with your assigned orthodontist.
  • The cost of treatment is now more expensive, up from $1,900 to $2,400. If you opt for the monthly payment plan, your total cost is $2,775.
  • Because its physical studio locations are currently closed due to the coronavirus situation, Candid is offering 50% off its starter kits. The starter kit, which includes everything you need to take impressions of your teeth, is now $47.50.

Candid, which you may know as a competitor to SmileDirectClub, has been in the business of straightening teeth in a convenient, and affordable way since 2017.

I first tried the service a couple of years ago because my teeth had shifted slightly from careless retainer wear (after a yearlong stint with braces in high school). Overall, I had a good experience with Candid and would recommend it to people interested in alternatives to braces or Invisalign, but keep in mind it may not be suitable for all cases. Concerns from dental professionals include the lack of x-rays taken during the process, so consult your dentist and orthodontist first.

If you’re considering a Candid treatment, there are some recent changes and upgrades that may affect your decision to try out its teeth aligners.

Features: First, Candid now offers improved remote monitoring that allows your assigned orthodontist to better check in and keep track of your progress. Included in your treatment kit, which comes with your entire set of aligners, is a device that lets you scan your teeth and take clear photos with your phone. That way, your orthodontist can offer live guidance as you need it.

Pricing: As a result, the entire treatment cost is now more expensive. A one-time payment for the treatment was $1,900 and is now $2,400. The price is the same regardless of the duration of your treatment. There's also a monthly payment option, which is $399 down and $99 per month afterward, and Candid accepts HSA and FSA funds.

Discounts: In order to produce the teeth scans or impressions to make your custom-fit aligners, there are normally two routes you can take: visit a physical studio location in the US for a free teeth scan, or order a starter kit to make teeth impressions yourself. However, because of the coronavirus, Candid has temporarily closed all of its physical studios.

Since the starter kit is the only option right now, Candid is offering 50% off with code "ATHOME". The starter kit is normally $95 and now costs $47.50.

Candid may not be the best way to straighten your teeth. We recommend looking through the AAO's list of considerations, in addition to consulting your own dentist and orthodontist before you proceed with a treatment from Candid.

Visit the website to see if you're a candidate and order your discounted starter kit: