DrSmile Review: How good are the invisible aligners?

How well do Dr Smile aligners work in practice? Here I tell you step by step about my treatment and research DrSmile experiences of other patients.

Correct the crooked teeth and finally smile with confidence again. And that too, completely discreetly and without unsightly wires and brackets in the mouth.

What invisible braces (aligners) promise sounds almost too good to be true. No wonder, then, that heated competition has now arisen in the market for dental splint providers.

Aligner manufacturers advertise low prices, state-of-the-art products and more and more service promises. DrSmile has now established itself as one of the market leaders.

Among other things, the aligner provider advertises a free consultation appointment, a satisfaction guarantee and free aftercare.

But how good are the products really and what are the DrSmile experiences of former patients? In our DrSmile review, we took a closer look at the company.

In addition, I (the editor of this page) will give you some insights into my very personal DrSmile experience.

To find out whether your individual malocclusion is suitable for treatment with invisible aligners, you can visit a DrSmile partner practice free of charge and without obligation.

Book your consultation appointment now and save 150 Euro with our discount code “THATSMILE150”.

My personal DrSmile experience – step by step through treatment

Because I’m in the middle of the treatment myself and will take you along step by step here in the next few months. So it’s worth checking in more often.

We also plan to publish a detailed DrSmile testimonial about each individual treatment step.

This way, you know exactly what to expect before, during and after the treatment and can get a more accurate picture if you are thinking about having your teeth straightened yourself.

At the end of my DrSmile treatment, I will of course show you my own DrSmile before/after pictures.

You would like to know whether your individual tooth misalignment is also a candidate for treatment with invisible aligners?

Then book your free consultation appointment now and save 150 Euro with our discount code “THATSMILE150”.

1. appointment booking: 5 clicks to straight teeth

Every change begins with the first step. This is true even if you are unhappy with your smile.

In fact, it only takes 5 clicks to find out if your misaligned teeth are suitable for correction with invisible braces.

Here I explain in detail how you can book your DrSmile appointment.

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2. the first appointment: a free and non-binding consultation

To find out whether your individual malocclusion is suitable for treatment with invisible aligners, you can visit a DrSmile partner practice free of charge and without obligation.

In this article, you can find out first-hand how the appointment goes and what exactly happens on site.

Because I myself have already taken this step. Here I explain everything important about the DrSmile consultation appointment.

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3. and what exactly happens during the 3D scan in practice?

To find out whether your teeth are suitable for correction with aligners, the dentist or orthodontist will take a digital impression of your teeth (3D scan).

But what exactly is it, how does the scan work and is it safe for health? Here you can find out everything you need to know about the DrSmile 3D scan.

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4. my DrSmile treatment plan is here – including 3D simulation

I received my DrSmile treatment plan via email shortly after my consultation appointment. Here I found out what level of treatment my malocclusion was classified in.

Especially exciting is the click on the 3D simulation. Here I can see from beginning to end how my teeth change during the course of treatment.

In this article, I will show you my DrSmile treatment plan including 3D scan.

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5. my DrSmile aligners have finally arrived!

After making an extra round with UPS, my aligners from Dr Smile finally arrived.

If everything works out, I’ll start wearing it today and with it my teeth correction.

In this article I will show you what is included in the DrSmile Box.

And because I’m so excited about it right now, I’m just going to unpack it with you in this video.

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6. update no. 1 on my treatment progress

If you’ve seen a few of my videos, you probably know that I’m in the middle of straightening my teeth with DrSmile aligners.

For my treatment, I need a total of 10 pairs of aligners – in the meantime, I have reached the 2nd pair.

So today I wanted to give you a little update on the course of treatment. How are things going with pain, insertion, aligners in everyday life, cleaning and the app?

In this article you can read my detailed interim conclusion.

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How does dental treatment with aligners actually work?

The flexible plastic dental trays (aligners) are completely transparent and therefore almost invisible to outsiders. They are slipped over the teeth, where they fit snugly and precisely.

Through constant pressure, the aligners are able to discreetly correct various tooth misalignments in just a few months. Among other things, malocclusions such as small gaps between teeth or crooked teeth can be treated.

If, on the other hand, there is a serious malocclusion (such as severe overbite and other types of malocclusion), the transparent dental splints usually reach their limits.

In order to guarantee an optimal result, the dental splint must be worn around the clock – you should only take it out for brushing your teeth and eating.

By the way, you can drink with Dr Smile aligners without any problems. However, if you consume coloring drinks, such as cola or black tea, they should not be used.

In that case, they may gradually become less transparent or even discolored. If you have drunk something sugary, it is important to clean DrSmile braces afterwards.

At DrSmile, the treatment is offered only for adults 18 years and older. This is due to the fact that the dentition (jaws and teeth) may no longer be in growth.

You would like to know whether your individual tooth misalignment is also a candidate for treatment with invisible aligners?

Then book your free consultation appointment now and save 150 Euro with our discount code “THATSMILE150”.

DrSmile Treatment: Can malocclusions be corrected with aligners?

The principle sounds simple. In the first step, you can make a free initial appointment at a partner practice of your choice on the DrSmile website. And so it goes on:

• During the initial appointment, you will receive detailed advice from a dentist or orthodontist. A 3D scan of the teeth is also created.
• Based on this, it is in turn possible to generate a simulation of the tooth correction and determine a treatment plan including costs and treatment duration.
• Only if you decide in the next step for the treatment, a contract is concluded and costs are incurred.
• The custom-made aligners are then delivered directly to your home.
• Invisible braces must be worn at least 22 hours a dayand changed every two weeks.
• You will be accompanied by experts via an app and the dental correction will be monitored throughout.
• On average, the treatment lasts four to nine months.
• The teeth are then stabilized with a retainer splint to prevent them from shifting back to their original position.

So far so good – but does it all work so smoothly in practice?

DrSmile costs: How good is the price-performance ratio?

DrSmile costs range from 1790 euros to 3190 euros. Only in very rare cases the price can exceed this range.

However, if this is the case for you, you will be explicitly informed about this before the start of the treatment.

DrSmile treatment can be paid either once or in installments. Unfortunately, health insurance does not usually cover the costs.

This is how the three price levels are currently structured:

In this article you will get more information about DrSmile prices and additional costs.

DrSmile experiences at the rating portal eKomi

When searching for DrSmile experiences on the Internet, rating portals are a good place to start. One of them is eKomi.

The independent online rating service provider helps companies generate and manage transactional ratings only .

Dr Smile and his invisible braces get here a overall rating of 4.6/5 points (as of January 2023).

There are already a total of 1,835 DrSmile reviews, of which 94.82% were positive, 2.51% neutral and 2.67% negative.

Positive Dr Smile experience: What is praised by users?

On the eKomi platform, patients especially praise the partner practices visited at the start of treatment. The friendliness of the staff, the uncomplicated procedure, the short waiting time, and the professional advice were positively highlighted.

Most users felt in good hands during their initial appointment and report positively on their DrSmile experience. Including 3D scan, the preliminary examination usually took less than half an hour.

You can find even more experiences with DrSmile on the consumer portal Trustpilot. Here, many comments positively highlight the telephone support, the app, the simple processing, as well as service and advice.

Many users whose treatment process is more advanced are also very satisfied. The quality of the aligners, the relatively painless treatment and the good treatment result are often praised here.

The Dr Smile experiences of many patients also show that wearing aligners has other positive aspects:

For example, many users report that they snack less because they don’t want to keep taking out their dental splint. In addition, increased attention is paid to dental hygiene.

You would like to know whether your individual tooth misalignment is also a candidate for treatment with invisible aligners?

Then book your free consultation appointment now and save 150 Euro with our discount code “THATSMILE150”.

Negative experiences with DrSmile: What do patients criticize?

Of course, we also don’t want to let the negative experiences with DrSmile fall under the table here. When doing your research, however, you should always keep in mind that users tell about bad experiences much more often than good ones.

Occasionally, patients report that the teeth have shifted again after completion of the treatment. This makes it clear how important the retention phase is.

This is because the teeth that have loosened during treatment with DrSmile are stabilized here.

By the way, in addition to loose retainer braces, DrSmile also offers fixed retainers that remain in the mouth permanently. You can find more information about DrSmile retainers here.

Among the negative DrSmile experiences, there are also complaints about the fact that additional costs are due for the follow-up treatment.

However, this so-called refinement is usually free and part of the satisfaction guarantee that DrSmile gives. Additional costs are incurred only if not all the conditions specified in the contract in advance are met.

These include, for example, regularly uploading photos via the Dr Smile app or booking and keeping appointments that are necessary for treatment.

Only in exceptional cases the treatment can be more expensive. For example, if you opt for a fixed retainer instead of a loose retainer.

Other negative experiences with DrSmile include issues with splint shipping and customer service, as well as communication in general.

Testimonials about DrSmile dental trays, teeth straightening and aftercare.

In addition to the classic evaluation portals, you will also find many blogs and vlogs online in which patients report in detail about their DrSmile experiences.

For example, in this article, one of the authors of the blog Louise et Hélène talks in great detail about the positive and negative experiences she had during the correction of her malocclusion.

Instead of fixed braces, she opted for Dr Smile aligners and has not regretted the move. At the end of the article, she concludes that both the appointment at her Dr Smile Partner practice and the course of treatment were very positive.

However, she also points out that the Dr Smile treatment requires a lot of patience from users and the pressure pain is definitely present in the first few days after insertion.

All in all, however, the author is satisfied with the treatment and is now happy to have straight teeth.

Conclusion on DrSmile experience: Do the aligners deliver what they promise?

The DrSmile experiences of former and current patients make it clear that discreet tooth correction with aligners is definitely possible.

Invisible dental trays actually work well in many cases and it is not an empty promise.

Of course, there are not only users who have had positive experiences. But that’s likely to be the case with any business – online or offline.

Teeth and jaws can easily hurt, it can press uncomfortably during insertion and the wearing time of 22 hours per day actually requires a lot of discipline.

However, minor inconveniences can hardly be avoided with any orthodontic treatment and if you can smile at yourself in the mirror with straight teeth after the treatment is completed, it was actually always worth the effort.

Dr Smile also offers a satisfaction guarantee, so the first follow-up treatment is always free if you are dissatisfied. All costs for the necessary splints are covered by DrSmile.

You would like to know whether your individual tooth misalignment is also a candidate for treatment with invisible aligners?

Then book your free consultation appointment now and save 150 Euro with our discount code “THATSMILE150”.

FAQs about experience with DrSmile

We hope that we could help you with our DrSmile review. Here we answer a few more of the most frequently asked questions about your experience with DrSmile.

You can find more articles and information about DrSmile here.