How You Can Score Straight Teeth for Your Special Day
Truth time: when you’re engaged and prepping for a wedding, there’s a lot of glowing up you and your guy or girl get going on. One thing that TONS of couples think about, but rarely act upon, is teeth straightening. You figure, ‘Eh, I have enough to worry about, and a budget to align with, aligning my teeth isn’t exactly first priority.’ We get it, for sure, but feeling confident and like your best self on your wedding day is pretty major, and it ALL comes shining through with your smile. So, if it’s a straight one you want, you should have it! It doesn’t have to cost you crazy amounts, either. We’ve gotten to know Candid, the creators of some of the most affordable clear aligners for adults who want to straighten without stress, and they’ve been pretty candid about what to love about their biz. If you’ll be getting married in the next year, even as little as six months from now, you can get in on some serious teeth straightening with very little effort and even less of an expense. And we’re being totally straight up with you, too!
time to get transparent…
Candid helps people get the teeth they’ve always wanted at prices they can afford ((sounds pretty good on its own, right?)). By delivering orthodontist-prescribed clear aligners direct to consumers, Candid saves patients the overhead costs (and annoyances) associated with in-office care. Who has time for office visits when venue and vendor visits and vetting everything else with your day of vows occupies the entirety of your personal time? That means you can straighten and brighten your teeth from home — for 65% less than it would cost for braces.
Each patient’s treatment plan is designed and prescribed by a state-licensed orthodontist with an average of 20 years in practice and at least 2 years postdoctoral training in tooth movement. So, even if you don’t have the time to meet with your teeth straightening titans, you can be sure you’re getting top notch care and concern.
Candid was founded in 2017 by a team of startup veterans with experience across healthcare, hospitality, tech, and finance — coming from places like Lyft, WeWork, Blackstone, and the Hospital for Special Surgery. In the words of CEO Nick Greenfield, “We wanted to build a brand that really resonated with our customers. And we believe that when you’re living candidly, you’re always expressing yourself to the fullest. When you are your most true self, that’s when you’re at your happiest.”
When you are your most true self, that’s when you’re at your happiest....
If that doesn’t align with wedding time, then we don’t know what does!
How it works.
When you’re ready to jump in, there are two simple ways to get started: ordering Candid’s at-home starter kit or booking a free visit to the Candid Studio (( free can make any trip tolerable - especially when it’s to an office that looks nothing like any sterile doctor’s/dentist’s office you’ve been to before; really, it’s beautiful)). Both options take just 30 minutes and give Candid’s orthodontists all the information they need to design your custom treatment plan.
Next, you’ll review ‘what’s up’ with your straightening strategy, which includes an interactive 3D digital model showing how your teeth will adjust over time. Once you like what you see, you have the option to purchase your aligners for a one-time price of $1,900. Monthly financing options start from just $88 per month, too, sooo if you want to put your gym membership on hold, and switch your workout way of life to more of a straighten-up situation, then we totally support ya!
After that, you’ll get your full set of custom clear aligners delivered in a single box, along with complimentary whitening foam, and a convenient carrying case. Plus, you’ll receive straight-as-an-arrow support from Candid’s care team all throughout your treatment.
Why we love these guys for wedding time
The goods are only prescribed by licensed orthodontists, never general dentists.
Aisle-appropriateness:
When you’re getting married, you need specialists, experts working on every part of your wedding day; when it comes to your smile, you don’t just want someone who has a talent for teeth, you want a straightening shark.
Don't require semi-permanent attachments on your teeth.
Aisle-appropriateness:
No judgment, either way, but we’d be willing to bet that no bride or groom would be amped about wearing braces. Fully transparent aligners means that you don’t ever have to feel self-conscious. They’re engagement picture and party-proof and perfectly on-point to rock at your bridal shower or bring on your bachelorette weekend.
Are precision-designed and thermoformed using durable, stain-resistant Zendura® thermoplastic (BPA and phthalate-free).
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Anything that’s BPA and phthalate-free earns our “I Do” admiration.
Candid is a proud partner of Smile Train, the international children's charity that helps provide safe, 100% free cleft lip and palate treatment to deserving children around the globe.
Aisle-appropriateness:
For every aligner kit sold, Candid makes a $25 donation to Smile Train. Their 2019 goal is to fund over 1,000 cleft lip and palate surgeries, so, as part of your wedding ‘pay it forward,’ you can change your own smile, while also helping a child get the life-changing care they need. ALL ABOUT THIS!
Something else to smile about!
Candid is currently running an offer for 65% off their Starter Kit. Use code “NEWYOU65” to take full advantage while you’re nearing your nuptials!
And follow Candid on IG to see some of their smile stars and to start imagining how yours will look at the altar!
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Candid to give newly-engaged couples everywhere a helpful how-to to straighten their smiles before their special day. As always, thank you for supporting our sponsors!