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Your Smile Direct in liquidation - new company Alignerly?

rachaelchinery · 2020-07-13 14:09:32

Hello! Is anyone else going through the same hassle with Your Smile Direct? I've been trying to get a reply from them for weeks and then saw a piece in The Times yesterday that they have gone into liquidation. They announced on their social media that they are changing names to Alignerly (underneath saying it's in…

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Toothsmith Posts: 10,104 Forumite

5 April 2023 at 8:41PM

'Direct to the customer' aligner companies are all operating in a 'Wild West' of lack of regulation.

It is very much buyer beware both financially and for your long term dental health.

How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
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