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Author: Kaitlyn Short

LAST UPDATED: July 19th, 2022
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Attention: Candid offers an improved treatment process.

In an effort to provide top-quality service, Candid no longer offers at-home impression kits. New patients should schedule an in-office consultation with a local CandidPro provider to begin treatment. Candid will continue to expand its network nationwide to best serve customers around the United States.

Candid knows how important it is to love your smile. The company saw a need to make the quest for a better smile more affordable and convenient than traditional orthodontic options. That's why the company strives to make straightening your teeth a simpler, more comfortable, and affordable process.

Candid offers clear aligner treatment for a fraction of the price of Invisalign — with as few as one to two office visits. Candid connects customers with a nationwide network of certified orthodontists. You can use the Candid website to search for CandidPro providers in your local area. 

The process starts with an initial consultation from a CandidPro provider. You can expect to receive your treatment box within the next few weeks. Candid treatment includes remote monitoring, which allows your orthodontist to check on your progress with DIY smile scans. All treatment boxes also come with a premium teeth whitening solution.

From start to finish, Candid aims to help you get straighter teeth without the hassle of repeated office visits.

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The Good

  • 6-Month Average Treatment
  • New Smile in 3 Steps
  • Advanced Teledentistry
  • Pricing & Insurance Options
  • New Dental Monitoring Tech
  • Positive Candid Reviews

6-Month Average Treatment

Customers can expect their treatment with invisible aligners to take an average of 6 months. However, the treatment time will greatly depend on the severity of your misaligned teeth. Most Candid treatment plans last 4–12 months.

Typically, an orthodontist will recommend invisible braces treatment to fix mild to moderate cases, where there isn't much need for extensive orthodontic work or metal braces seem unnecessary.

Candid expects most customers to be treated within six months. This is especially true for adults that once received braces treatment, but since have had minor teeth shifting over the years. Candid does not guarantee a 6-month treatment for all cases but mentions on its website that the treatment plan could take up to 12 months. Length of time will always vary by individual orthodontic cases.

New Smile in 3 Steps

  1. Show your teeth - Visit a local CandidPro provider for an initial consultation, scan, and treatment setup.
  2. Get your clear aligners - Your treatment box will be delivered right to your doorstep. This will include your clear aligners, monitoring device, and premium whitening foam.
  3. Check-in from anywhere - Your provider will track your progress with scans you take with your phone and monitoring device. You’ll need to check in every 14 days throughout your treatment. 

Candid clear aligners appeal to those who want the peace of mind of orthodontic oversight without the inconvenience of repeated office visits. Customers should schedule a visit with a local CandidPro provider to get an initial scan. Your provider will check to ensure that you’re a good fit for clear aligners. Once you have approval, your teeth scan will be sent off to the Candid team for processing and production. 

In a few weeks, Candid will send the complete set of clear aligners straight to your door along with a premium whitening kit to give you brighter teeth. Every 14 days, you will be reminded to send a treatment picture to your provider. This virtual check will help your doctor decide if they need to make any treatment adjustments. 

Advanced Teledentistry

Because of Candid's advanced technology, every treatment program is closely supervised by your local provider. This helps people who don’t have the time or desire to attend regular office visits receive proper help from a licensed orthodontist professional.

Candid's clear aligners are made with a thermoplastic called Zendura®; which is said to be stronger, more comfortable, and more transparent than clear aligners made from polyethylene terephthalate. Candid's aligners are also entirely free of BPAs, phthalates, and parabens. 

To ensure its aligners are of the best quality and that customers have a positive experience, Candid's aligners are custom-crafted by experienced orthodontists and 3D-printed here in the U.S to ensure accuracy and proper fit of their finished products.

Pricing & Insurance Options

How much does Candid cost? Pricing options may vary by provider, but the average cost of Candid aligners is much cheaper than Invisalign. That means you could save thousands of dollars by choosing Candid over Invisalign. Each provider will be able to set a price for treatment based on the duration and local competition. 

The cost of Candid treatment can be greatly reduced through insurance providers. Many CandidPro providers accept HSAs or FSAs and dental insurance plans from Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire Blue Cross, and others. 

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Worth $350, Candid's new dental monitoring technology is included with every aligner treatment. As part of the new offering, when you receive your aligners, they will also come with the equipment you need to take a 3D scan of your teeth through Candid's smartphone app. An orthodontist will use these scans to take a look at your teeth to ensure your treatment is on track.

Your orthodontist will check in with you every 14 days to check the status of your teeth, give you instructions on the next steps, and tell you when to change Candid aligners.

This dental monitoring gives customers peace of mind that their invisible braces process is working as it should and the end product they are hoping for is still on track. It also makes sure customers are not alone in their journey and that they always have support as if they were regularly seeing their provider in person. 

Positive Candid Reviews

More than 85 percent of Candid reviews are 5 stars with customers highlighting a quick and easy treatment process, great customer service, and fast results.  

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The Bad

  • No Money-Back Guarantee
  • Does Not Treat Severe Cases

No Money-Back Guarantee

Candid doesn't offer any money-back guarantees options, however the company does guarantee customer satisfaction in a different way. If you feel that the aligners aren't working to give you straight teeth, or you are not getting the positive results that you hoped for,

Candid will work with you to develop a new treatment plan, without additional charge — as long as a Candid affiliated orthodontist feels that a new treatment plan is advisable. Also, in the case that you are not eligible for Candid's teeth aligner services, you will receive a full refund. 

Does Not Treat Severe Cases

Customers should be aware that Candid does not treat severe teeth misalignment issues, spacing issues and bite correction. If your treatment plan exceeds 16 sets of aligners, you are beyond Candid's scope and the company might recommend you straighten your teeth another way (such as traditional metal braces).

However, if you have minor to moderate issues such as crooked teeth, protruding teeth, alignment or spacing issues, or discoloration, Candid can most likely help.

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The Bottom Line

Candid is helping people get their perfect smile in a more affordable way. The company's three-step process is designed to get customers approved quickly and on their aligner journey fast, without having to spend hours at the dentist's office. Between the extensive provider network and high-tech treatment monitoring technology, Candid aims to make the invisible braces process as simple as possible. 

Additionally, Candid has a strict policy when it comes to its dental professionals. Each professional must be a licensed orthodontist with at least 20 years of dental experience and at least 2-years of postdoctoral training with relation to teeth movement. This means you'll be getting a quality product created just for you by a veteran professional.

Be aware that Candid might not be the right company for you. If your teeth demonstrate an extreme case of misalignment and crookedness, then perhaps metal braces, or the alternative, may be more suitable for you. You may require more orthodontic care than the company will currently provide. 

Candid is a viable aligner company for those looking to straighten their teeth with clear teeth aligners. Although we recommend comparing this company to others in the industry to be sure you're getting the best treatment and price.

Check out Candid reviews below to read what customers are sharing about their experiences.

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Christa Kirgan

They worked while I wore them, but after I completed the aligners I was never mailed a retainer. The aligners I had seemed to be cut roughly on the ends and the plastic was sharp and not comfortable. A few sets of aligners looked like they were cut off too soon and did not cover my back teeth. The app was pointless, I downloaded it and submitted a ticket for the issues with the aligners and it took 2 weeks for someone to get back with me. When they did respond, it was a very generic answer. I feel like maybe I was one of the first customers and they didn't have the program quite perfected yet. It seems like a lot of money to pay and not receive everything.

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Diane Molloy

The retainers I am wearing for over a week are ripping the inside of my mouth. I was told to file them with a nail file in those areas but it didn't change anything. Can't eat with them on. Should be some sort of way to order first retainer and be able to have a two-week money back guarantee. These aren't for everyone and there should be some sort of option.

6 years ago

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Kerry Maloney

My initial treatment was meant for 18 months and by the end of it, my teeth were not aligned. I opted for additional correction which I am currently undergoing now for another 18 months. I am disappointed my treatment was not successful the first go around but am hopeful the second one will be.

6 years ago

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llama991 Los Angeles, CA

Good start, but I felt the person scanning me in studio before the start of treatment, rushed through the appointment, and I wasn't confident that I got accurate scans. She didn't seem super detail -orientated. And now 8 months later, I need refinements, so it I wonder if that contributed to that. Plus confusing texts and emails near the end of treatment when I knew I needed refinements, as my teeth spaces had not been closed as promised at the beginning of treatment. Also, the staff at the studio seem nice, but every time I went in there, there were new people working there (and always seemed to be training someone new) so it was frustrating not having a single point person who knew my case and account. Plus, they don't have whitening foam or chewies at the studio, I thought I could walk in and get them, but I had to order them, so it took longer. Also, the robot texts really were confusing, says 'congrats, you're done' when clearly, I was not. And also texts about discussing payment plans, when I had already paid in full 8 months ago. And then texts welcoming me as a new client when I had already been one for 8 months. Not a good look for the company! I really want to like my experience, but it remains to be seen, as I will have to wait and see if refinements work out for the desired result. So I can't say I recommend it yet. Before I started, I paid $300 to my dentist to get scans for Invisalign, but ended up choosing Candid since it was less expensive, but now I wonder if I made the wrong decision, since my teeth are not 'done' in the time Candid promised, and not having a real person/orthodontist to see in person would have been nice. I really hope the refinements work out.

4 years ago

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Vassilis Tsigourakos Providence, RI

After almost a year of treatment and several exchanges with the team my treatment is not finished and most likely will not for few more months. At first the process seems easy but when the steps are not moving the way it should you always receive the same message which makes me think it’s just a random person reviewing the steps and not a doctor. For Covid time it’s great and if you want to avoid going to an orthodontist every so often and if you want to reduce your cost but personally if I had to do it again I might have gone to a clinic and have a more close contact with the doctor that treats you.

5 years ago

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Hi Vassilis. Thank you for your feedback. Please know that Candid and its affiliated orthodontists aim to provide high quality services. However, because of privacy concerns, we can't comment about patient care on public channels. Our customer care team is available at 844-295-6915 or via LiveChat from 9 AM to 7 PM EST. We also contact any customers with public complaints (whom we can identify) in order to address their concerns directly. If a complaint or concern is missed by our support team, we apologize!

Jul. 28th, 2021

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Tyler Davis New York, NY

I have generally been satisfied with my experience with Candid; I started treatment to fix a crowding issue on my front teeth, which was achieved. However, I developed an open bite during the first phase of my treatment, and will soon be starting my third refinement to correct the open bite issue. I'm increasingly concerned that Candid will not be able to fix the problem. The Candid team members have all been wonderful to work with, but over what has now been nearly two years, I often get inconsistent information when I ask the same question to different team members about treatment. I will update my review (if possible) if/when I finish treatment, but I have mounting concerns.

5 years ago

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Hi Tyler. Thank you for your feedback. Please know that Candid and its affiliated orthodontists aim to provide high quality services. However, because of privacy concerns, we can't comment about patient care on public channels. Our customer care team is available at 844-295-6915 or via LiveChat from 9 AM to 7 PM EST. We also contact any customers with public complaints (whom we can identify) in order to address their concerns directly. If a complaint or concern is missed by our support team, we apologize!

Jul. 6th, 2021

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Cereese Carlisle, PA

Many of my trays didn't even remotely fit my mouth when I started that set, like they weren't molded correctly, they'd be extremely unbalanced front to back and left to right, like the curve was off and when I tried to get help, the only advice I'd get is "use your chewies." It would take 3 days in each set just for the plastic to finally settle squarely on my teeth. And then, they would be so loose that they would just fall off my teeth when I'd talk. My first 12 sets never "snapped" on my teeth. They never fit right. When I got my next treatment plan of sets 13-21, from day 1 they "snapped" in place and wouldn't move unless I pry them off, and sat flat on my teeth, front to back and left to right. My orthodontist constantly went back and forth between "great job, your oral hygiene is amazing" and "you need to do a better job with your oral hygiene". Nothing in my routine would change, but I'd get conflicting feedback. That was frustrating. My orthodontist would say things that weren't true, such as "your teeth haven't moved properly, you have to be wearing them 22 hrs a day for this to work" when I was wearing them 22 hours a day. This was insulting, and frustrating. And even more so because I could never directly converse with my orthodontist for them to try to actually figure out the real problem. So after doing EVERYTHING I was supposed to over the course of the first 12 sets, and being insulted weekly, my results weren't where they needed to be. It took a long time to get my next sets of aligners, and when I did, my treatment plan hadn't been updated. But guess what? These trays fit COMPLETELY different from day 1, and even feel like the material they're made of is different! Something with the design of my first 12 sets of aligners was off and it cost me months of my time and the results I wanted, which could have been rectified so much sooner if you had a better system for users to converse and share info about their experience (ex: I started June of 2020 and this is the first time I've gotten to share my feelings about how this is going- March 2021 on set 14 of 21)

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Jazmin Rockford, IL

I would not recommend. I certainly see an improvement in my teeth. The only downside is that they will not cover additional Aligners after your last tray. I was on my last tray and did not like my results after 2 weeks. I called and was told I would have to pay an additional $800 because it was passed my 30 days. And I was also told I was non compliant because I did not use the device it came with. I didn’t use it because it broke and I did not want to pay to replace it. Make sure you contact them ASAP if you have any issues. I think byte and smile direct is cheaper and had better customer service. Compared with a friends that are using other companies.

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Allison Newman Milwaukee, WI

Started back in April 2020 right after a dentist cleaning. 16 trays total, on 12 right now. Overall experience... not impressed. The orthodontist notes crack me up. Is it real?!?!?!? I don't eat Breakfast or Lunch, haven't for years, so I keep my aligners in for at least 22 hours a day. EVERY note comes back "please wear you aligners 22 hours a day". I brush twice a day and floss EVERYDAY! most notes come back "teeth look great keep up the good work". Went to the dentist yesterday for a routine cleaning then went home and took my photos for the next phase. Notes come back "teeth are looking discolored. please brush and floss daily". I don't even bother readying these notes anymore. The trays are jagged and tear up my mouth, so much that I cant even talk for the first 2 days of wearing a new retainer. Contacting anyone is just a lost cause. My teeth are looking a whole lot better than from the start so with that being said, they are working.

6 years ago

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Hi Allison,
Thank you for your feedback. Please know that Candid and its affiliated orthodontists aim to provide high quality services. However, because of privacy concerns, we can't comment about patient care on public channels. Our customer care team is available at 844-295-6915 or via LiveChat from 9 AM to 7 PM EST. We also contact any customers with public complaints (whom we can identify) in order to address their concerns directly. If a complaint or concern is missed by our support team, we apologize!

Apr. 5th, 2021

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Emily Detoro Seattle, WA

I’m not displeased but just feeling frustrated so far. The technology is really cool, the communication and app are okay, and the branding / packaging is excellent but it’s a lot more slow going of a process than I expected as far as the actual teeth progress. It’s VERY hard to keep the aligners in for 22 hours a day. And despite my best efforts and lots of chewie time it’s taking 4+ weeks between changes instead of 2. I’m hoping it’ll get better / easier as we go.

5 years ago

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Hi Emily. Thanks for your feedback. If you ever need us, call us at 1-844-295-6915 or chat over livechat from 9 AM to 7 PM EST!

Apr. 19th, 2021

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Michelle R Gainesville, GA

I would recommend investing in an orthodontist in person. Candid’s process is streamlined and easy; but, I ended up not being able to chew with my back teeth too well when treatment was done. Also, there was a lot of movement with my treatment with the last trays because they weren’t seating right, and I’m concerned about how healthy that was for them.

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Donna X Cleveland, GA

I am on my second retainer. I have been concerned about a front straight tooth that is now shifting inward. Chat people (not dentists) say it is normal. After each scan I get a ‘canned ‘ response from an ‘orthodontist?’. Always the same response. They could make it a little more personal, that way I could at least think they looking at MY scans.

5 years ago Edited September 14, 2021

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Hi Donna. Thank you for your feedback. Please know that Candid and its affiliated orthodontists aim to provide high quality services. However, because of privacy concerns, we can't comment about patient care on public channels. Our customer care team is available at 844-295-6915 or via LiveChat from 9 AM to 7 PM EST. We also contact any customers with public complaints (whom we can identify) in order to address their concerns directly. If a complaint or concern is missed by our support team, we apologize!

May. 12th, 2021

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Radha Romero Sebastopol, CA

I just purchased my aligners. I was definitely feeling reluctant at first. I wasn't sure I wanted to commit to the potential pain I might experience in my mouth as I get each new set of aligners, but the rep was very persistent in offering assistance should I have any questions. At times I felt my rep was texting me too much, but she was never pushy. I do think with my very busy schedule that having her keep her perseverance in getting the sale was effective, so kudos to the sales team on that strategy. Overall she was informative and helpful and I am excited to be doing this.

5 years ago

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Hi Radha!
We're also excited for you to get your new smile! Please let us know if you have feedback or thoughts on how we can improve to a 5 star customer experience.

Apr. 5th, 2021

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Leila Baltimore, MD

The people who work here are great. I had an insurance issue and everyone I spoke to was very helpful. I visited the DC and Brooklyn offices and everyone who helped me were great. Unfortunately I am not so pleased with the treatment itself. I had a small gap I wanted to close, and it wasn’t fully closed by the end of treatment.

5 years ago

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Hi Leila. Thank you for your feedback. Please know that Candid and its affiliated orthodontists aim to provide high quality services. However, because of privacy concerns, we can't comment about patient care on public channels. Our customer care team is available at 844-295-6915 or via LiveChat from 9 AM to 7 PM EST. We also contact any customers with public complaints (whom we can identify) in order to address their concerns directly. If a complaint or concern is missed by our support team, we apologize!

May. 12th, 2021

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Erica R Upper Darby, PA

I’m happy with my treatment however, customer service is mostly impossible to reach. Because they’re hard to reach means that my orthodontist is hard to reach. Not happy with the long waits, no callback, and no response to emails.

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juwon baek Jersey City, NJ

Overall it’s okay so far but I expected I could talk to orthodontist but it wasn’t. Orthodontist just review my teeth pictures and gave me some comments that’s all. Secondly, coordinator who scanned my teeth at the Candid office, they didn’t warn me whitening gel could hurt my sensitive gum and I throw my gel away.

5 years ago

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Hi Juwon. Thank you for your feedback. Please know that Candid and its affiliated orthodontists aim to provide high quality services. However, because of privacy concerns, we can't comment about patient care on public channels. Our customer care team is available at 844-295-6915 or via LiveChat from 9 AM to 7 PM EST. We also contact any customers with public complaints (whom we can identify) in order to address their concerns directly. If a complaint or concern is missed by our support team, we apologize!

Apr. 5th, 2021

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Elizabeth Acosta , FL

I haven't had the best experience ... my treatment will be going over a year ... they messed up my second treatment plan and had to wait even longer , I had to tell them exactly what was the positions of my teeth and things that needed to b fixed.

5 years ago

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Hi Elizabeth. Thank you for your feedback. Please know that Candid and its affiliated orthodontists aim to provide high quality services. However, because of privacy concerns, we can't comment about patient care on public channels. Our customer care team is available at 844-295-6915 or via LiveChat from 9 AM to 7 PM EST. We also contact any customers with public complaints (whom we can identify) in order to address their concerns directly. If a complaint or concern is missed by our support team, we apologize!

Feb. 16th, 2021

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Daniel Saccani

Aligners are not comfortable on the gums and it has nothing to do with the pressure on the teeth. Poor overall design

6 years ago

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Vanessa Richardson, TX

It was a simple process which I appreciate. Most of the teeth conformed to the projections. The ones that did not are disappointing and my two front teeth feel loose for some reason. Hope that's not permanent.

6 years ago

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Hi Vanessa. Thank you for your feedback. Please know that Candid and its affiliated orthodontists aim to provide high quality services. However, because of privacy concerns, we can't comment about patient care on public channels. Our customer care team is available at 1-844-295-6915 or via LiveChat from 9 AM to 7 PM EST. We also contact any customers with public complaints (whom we can identify) in order to address their concerns directly. If a complaint or concern is missed by our support team, we apologize!

Oct. 27th, 2020

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Kimberly Evans Washington, GA

The company is great, just my aligners didn't completely straighten my teeth. The bottom did, but not the top. Only thing I can do now is continue to wear the retainers to keep my teeth in position.

6 years ago

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Big Joe Hayward, CA

i was promised a certin price but once i went thru the whole process it came out way higher

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Scherise Garcia

The result was amazing. However, they often time lacked in customer service.

6 years ago

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Cynthia Hongell Aberdeen, WA

So far experience has been great, waiting on items to see how they fit and work

6 years ago

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Hi Cynthia! Thanks for your feedback. Let us know if you need anything. Just give us a call at 1-844-295-6915!

Jan. 17th, 2020

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Zach Baltimore, MD

Been good when i have talked with folks, but don't like the canned updates from the doc. Should be able to send a direct message.

5 years ago

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Hi Zach. Thank you for your feedback. Please know that Candid and its affiliated orthodontists aim to provide high quality services. However, because of privacy concerns, we can't comment about patient care on public channels. Our customer care team is available at 844-295-6915 or via LiveChat from 9 AM to 7 PM EST. We also contact any customers with public complaints (whom we can identify) in order to address their concerns directly. If a complaint or concern is missed by our support team, we apologize!

May. 20th, 2021

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Inês Oliveira Idaho Falls, ID

Everything has been working great with the aligners and service provided by Candid. I'm looking forward to see major changes in my teeth.

5 years ago

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Thanks for your feedback, Inês!

Apr. 26th, 2021

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Matt C Stratford, CT

Candid unfortunately didn’t work for me, however they did all they could to deliver an easy treatment process and exceptional customer service.

6 years ago

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Nicey

Started off on a bad note due to their staff mistskes

6 years ago

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Rashahn Jarrett Homestead, FL

It's convenient. It however, could be uncomfortable as the edges on the inner rear part of the retainer tend to cut.

5 years ago

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Steve Cepeda San Antonio, TX

Remote monitoring is not as interactive as it needs to be. A lot of one way conversations.

5 years ago

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Hi Steve. Thanks for your feedback! We'll pass it along.

Apr. 30th, 2021

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Priscilla Castrillon New York, NY

Bri and Dan were helpful and very informative.

5 years ago

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Hi Priscilla,
Glad to hear Bri and Dan were helpful! Please let us know if you have any feedback or concerns that were keeping you from a 5 star experience.

Apr. 5th, 2021