orthodontics. DIY orthodontics. braces
Last year, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California’s Assembly Bill 1519 into law, resulting in major effects on the way DIY orthodontic companies such as SmileDirectClub, Candid, and Byte (and etc.) conduct business. DIY clear aligners and DIY braces have been controversial in the dental world since some users have further damaged their smiles by using DIY products. These dental disasters happen because the teeth are moved without the regular and consistent supervision and oversite of a certified orthodontist, or best yet, a board-certified (Diplomat) orthodontist. But, most of these patients were promised evaluation and access to treating dentist and/or orthodontist